due date
キャサリン妃ご懐妊とのことです。ウィリアム王子もいよいよパパ(father-to-be)です。
なかなか口をついて出ない表現が赤字の部分です。「支払期日」などの意味がありdueですが、妊娠や出産に関するdueはいわゆる「誕生予定で」（『ジーニアス英和辞典 第４版』大修館）という意味です。due dateは「予定日」という意味になりますね。(Minnesota)
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The Duke of Cambridge has returned to visit his pregnant wife, who is in hospital for a second day with severe morning sickness.
William spent Monday with Kate, after her admission led to the couple announcing she was expecting a child.
The duchess, who is thought to be less than 12 weeks pregnant, is expected to remain at King Edward VII hospital in central London for several days.
The news has prompted congratulations from across the UK and the world.
No due date has been announced for the baby, which will be third in line to the throne after Prince Charles and Prince William.
