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Catherine, Princess of Wales rules out having a fourth child with six words

The Princess of Wales, 41, has made a very personal admission while helping out at a second-hand baby goods charity.

Images of Prince Louis released for his fifth birthday

The Princess of Wales has signalled she has no plans for a fourth child just a day after celebrating her youngest child’s fifth birthday.

Catherine, 41, helped fold second-hand baby clothes at the Baby Bank in Maidenhead on Monday local time when she made the apparent admission.

As she helped sort donations, Baby Bank CEO Rebecca Mistry told the royal that many people felt broody when they saw how tiny baby clothes were.

Catherine during a visit to The Baby Bank in Windsor. Picture: Getty Images
Catherine during a visit to The Baby Bank in Windsor. Picture: Getty Images

The Mirror reports Ms Mistry joked: “Whereas I look at them and think I don’t want to go through that again.” Catherine laughed and responded: “I’ve been there and done that.”

Dressed in a cream blazer over a white top, the mother of three said she forgot how small infants can be, noting Prince Louis had turned five the previous day.

“It only feels like yesterday that they were this tiny. They do grow so quickly.”

At one point while sifting through a pile of donations by toy maker Mattel containing Buzz Lightyear playthings, Catherine revealed: “Oh yes, my daughter is a huge fan of Toy Story”.

Catherine suggested she wants no more children. Picture: AFP
Catherine suggested she wants no more children. Picture: AFP
The Princess of Wales cooed while sorting baby clothes donations. Picture: AFP
The Princess of Wales cooed while sorting baby clothes donations. Picture: AFP

The princess also spoke about The Big Help Out, an event being held on May 8 as part of the Coronation celebrations to get more people to volunteer in their communities.

“It’s important for people to know that you don’t have to commit to a full day if you can have a slot in the morning. It’s match-making people within the community who want to go and do something with the right organisation,” she said.

One volunteer admitted she donates a few hours before going to the gym.

Catherine is encouraging people to volunteer in their community. Picture: AFP
Catherine is encouraging people to volunteer in their community. Picture: AFP

The princess was reassuring in her response: “No, you are absolutely right, you shouldn’t feel bad. People have busy lives. It’s fine not to commit yourself and work out what you can fit in with your busy day-to-day life.”

Meanwhile the palace has not yet confirmed whether Prince Louis or his older sister Princess Charlotte, 7, will attend the coronation, but their older brother Prince George, 9, will have a special role in the high-profile event.

George will serve as one of four Pages of Honour for King Charles at the May 6 coronation at Westminster Abbey. George and his fellow pages are expected to process behind the monarch in the ceremony and hold his ceremonial robes.

Originally published as Catherine, Princess of Wales rules out having a fourth child with six words

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