Snooki doling out pregnancy advice for Kate Middleton

As news broke around the globe yesterday that Kate Middleton and Prince William are expecting their first child, ‘Jersey Shore’ star Snooki sat down with the New York Daily News to offer up some pregnancy advice to the Duchess of Cambridge.

Snooki told the paper that the she would advise the royal couple: “It’s hard, but don’t stress out! Enjoy your pregnancy and be excited.”

The reality television star, who gave birth to her first child, Lorenzo Dominic LaValle last August, encourages the couple to savor every moment:

“Enjoy your time at home-or the castle, in her case- with the baby. Especially the first few months….Congrats to Will and Kate. I’m sure she will be an amazing mom.”

The palace confirmed Middleton’s pregnancy yesterday after the young mother-to-be was taken to the hospital to receive treatment for severe morning sickness. Her child will be third in line for succession to the throne as soon as it is born.