Following the news that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are expecting their first child, local MP Caroline Spelman has joined the Prime Minister and many others in expressing her delight.
She said: "I think everyone in Meriden constituency will join me in sending warmest congratulations to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on the news that they are expecting their first baby. I am sure that the Duchess is being well looked after in hospital while she recovers from severe morning sickness and I hope she will soon be home again. Our thoughts and prayers are with her right now.”