A resurfaced video from 2017 has captured a lighthearted and telling moment between the Prince and Princess of Wales — one that left Prince William visibly surprised, and perhaps hinted at a growing royal family.

The moment took place during an official tour of Poland and Germany, where Princess Kate and Prince William met with a local tech company. When Kate was handed a cuddly toy designed to comfort newborn babies, she turned to William and joked, “We’ll just have to keep having more babies.”

William’s reaction was subtle but unmistakable. His smile was warm, but the surprise was written across his face. Not long after that public exchange, Kensington Palace announced Kate was expecting their third child. Prince Louis was born the following April.

It remains unclear whether Kate already knew she was pregnant at the time or whether her words were simply spontaneous. Either way, the clip offers a rare glimpse into the couple’s dynamic — affectionate, playful, and open about their family life.

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