New Zealand PM sends nation's congratulations on pregnancy to royal couple
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WELLINGTON, Dec. 4 (Xinhua) -- New Zealand Prime 1 Minister John Key on Tuesday congratulated British royals Prince William and his wife Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge on the news that they are expecting a baby.
Prince William is second in line to the throne 2 after his father Prince Charles, and is set to be New Zealand's future head of state.
"On behalf 3 of the people of New Zealand, I congratulate them both," Key said in a statement.
He said he knew the Queen and Prince Phillip, Prince William's grandparents, would be extremely pleased.
"It is an important day in any young couple's life when a baby is expected and I know that Catherine and William will be as nervous and excited as anyone," he said.
"We wish them both the very best and hope Catherine's stay in hospital is a short one."
adj.首要的，主要的；最好的，第一流的
- The prime minister spoke of the general insecurity in the country.总理谈到了全国普遍存在的不安全。
- He met with the Prime Minister of Japan for an hour.他和日本首相会见了一个小时。
n.御座，宝座；王位，王权
- He was the legal heir to the throne.他是王位的合法继承人。
- The throne was footed with gold.这御座是用黄金做的脚。
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