Prince William May Have Just Leaked The Royal Baby's Gender

Sain April 16, 2025

As we inch closer to the arrival of Kate Middleton and Prince William’s third child, speculation about the baby’s gender has reached a fever pitch. And it seems like Prince William himself might have accidentally spilled the beans while celebrating at an Aston Villa soccer match earlier this week. Let’s dive into the details.

What Happened During the Aston Villa Match?

Prince William, a lifelong Aston Villa supporter, was front and center at the match when Jack Grealish scored the winning goal against Cardiff City. The final score? A nail-biting 1-0 victory for Aston Villa. In his excitement, William reportedly told fans, “I’m going to insist the baby is called Jack,” clearly inspired by Grealish’s heroic performance. But here’s where it gets interesting—he quickly added, “or Jackie.”

Prince William cheering on Aston Villa in Birmingham, England.

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Did Prince William Really Reveal the Baby's Gender?

William’s hesitation before throwing in the female name "Jackie" has sparked a flurry of theories. While some are convinced this is a hint, others remind us that royal baby names often come from a long line of tradition. It’s widely believed that William and Kate haven’t found out the baby’s gender themselves, so maybe we shouldn’t read too much into his playful comment. The royal family usually sticks to names that have graced their lineage, like their older children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte.

What Are the Bookies Saying?

According to the latest betting odds, the name "Alice" is currently leading the pack with odds at 4-1, knocking "Mary" down to 9-2. Katie Baylis, a spokesperson for Paddy Power Betfair, shared, “As the barriers go up at St Mary’s Hospital and the royal baby’s arrival becomes imminent, the guessing game is heating up for bettors, with Alice emerging as the favorite this week.”

She added, “For the first time, Alice has become the top choice at 4-1 from 5-1 yesterday, thanks to a rush of bets, while longtime favorite Mary is now at 9-2, with fewer bets placed on it this week.” Other names like Philip, Victoria, and Arthur are still in the running for the third Cambridge child.

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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are pleased to share a new photograph of their family. The image features on Their Royal Highnesses’ Christmas card this year. The photograph shows The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge with their two children at Kensington Palace. It was taken earlier this year by @chrisjacksongetty Their Royal Highnesses have also announced this morning that Princess Charlotte will attend the Willcocks Nursery School in London from January 2018. The Willcocks Nursery School has said: “We are delighted that The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have chosen the Willcocks Nursery School for Princess Charlotte. We look forward to welcoming Charlotte to our nursery in January.”
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