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Prince William: I want an heir and a spare

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have confirmed they are expecting their first child, but if William gets his way, it won’t be the only time the couple hear the pitter patter of little feet.

The second in line to the throne let slip how many children he was hoping to have on his recent tour of Singapore.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, who are both 30, were chatting to schoolchildren in Singapore when a little boy asked William how many babies he wanted.

Without hesitation, William replied: “Two”.

William and Kate in Singapore.

The couple visited the Gardens by the Bay conservation centre.

Kate looked lovely in a white Alexander McQueen broderie anglaise suit.

William and Kate chatted to students from Singapore’s British-run Tanglin Trust School.

More than 3000 people turned out to cheer for the couple.

The kids asked William what superpower he would like, and he chose invisibility.

The crowd was cheering ‘Wills is brill, Kate is great!’.

Kate looked cool and unflustered, despite the 36 degree heat.

Kate said she was worried the humidity would ruin her hairstyle.

Kate.

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