Royal News! A Baby Announcement (and Likely New Title for Prince William)

Now, even happier news: Hugh and Olivia are expecting their first baby—and it’s highly likely that Prince William will be named as a godfather, given their long-term friendship.

The pair revealed their announcement via an official statement: “The Duke and Duchess of Westminster are very pleased to share that the Duchess is expecting a baby in the summer. The couple are delighted with the news and are very much looking forward to starting a family together,” according to People.

As for William’s potential new role, it makes sense: Hugh’s family has always been close to the royals with Hugh’s late father, Gerald, having a long-term friendship with King Charles. To honor that relationship, Hugh is a godson of the king while Hugh’s mother, Natalia, is Prince William’s godmother. (The late Princess Diana was also chosen by Gerald and Natalia to be godmother to their second daughter, Lady Edwina Grosvenor.)

There’s more—given their familial ties, the Duke of Westminster has a close friendship with both Prince William and Prince Harry. He was chosen to be godfather to their first-born children (Prince George and Prince Archie). Bottom line: Hugh’s royal ties run deep.