Kate Middleton has reportedly not met her nephew yet and this is why

She has a legitimate reason...

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Kate Middleton became an auntie for the first time earlier this week but she has reportedly still not met her little nephew.

Pippa Middleton welcomed her first child with husband James Matthews on Monday afternoon.

She was spotted going into the Lindo Wing, the same hospital that sister Kate has birthed all three of her children, a few hours before the official announcement was made and everyone knew the baby’s arrival was imminent.

Pippa gave birth to a little boy weighing 8lb and 9oz but the couple are yet to announce a baby name.

Pippa’s son will make an excellent playmate for Kate’s youngest son Prince Louis, who was born in April, but it appears that the sisters haven’t had a chance to catch up just yet.

Kate wasn’t spotted visiting the hospital and it has been reported that she was at a private engagement on Tuesday morning, the day after Pippa gave birth.

The court circular released a statement which revealed: ‘The Duchess of Cambridge this morning [16 October] held a Meeting of experts convened by the Royal Foundation of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and The Duke and Duchess of Sussex to inform Her Royal Highness’s charitable “Early Years” initiative.’

James Matthews, Pippa Middleton and James Middleton

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James with his sister and her husband at Princess Eugenie's wedding just two days before she gave birth 

The meeting was private so no photographs were taken and it was only announced after it had taken place.

Although Kate has reportedly not met her nephew yet, she has expressed her happiness at the news as the palace reported that she and Prince William were ‘thrilled’ for Pippa and James.

We’re sure she won’t wait around before she fits in the first cuddle and we bet Prince George, Princess Charlotte and little Prince Louis are super excited to meet their new cousin. What an exciting week it could be for them...

While Kate was busy with her royal duties, Pippa’s brother James was on hand for hospital visiting duties, as he was spotted entering the Lindo Wing on Tuesday.

We’re hoping for a picture and name very soon - what do you think the couple will go for? Something traditional or something a little quirky? Head over to our Facebook page and let us know your thoughts!

Jessica Ransom
Senior Food Writer

Jessica is a freelance food writer, stylist and recipe tester. She previously worked as Senior Food Writer at Future. While at Future Jessica wrote food and drink-related news stories and features, curated product pages, reviewed equipment, and developed recipes that she then styled on food shoots. She is an enthusiastic, self-taught cook who adores eating out and sharing great food and drink with friends and family. She has completed the Level 1 Associate course at the Academy of Cheese and is continually building on her knowledge of beers, wines, and spirits.