He added: “I’d like a boy this time, I’ve got two girls, I would like a boy.”
Mike did not confirm whether the scan in question was Zara’s 12-week scan but an insider said: “Zara is four months pregnant and they are absolutely delighted to share this news.”
If Zara was four-months pregnant in December than her due date is likely to be this spring which could see it clash with several key royal events.
Zara’s grandfather Prince Philip, 99, is due to celebrate his 100th birthday on June 10 and the Royal Family are expected to gather to mark the momentous milestone.