Princess Marie of Denmark is expecting

Prince Joachim and Princess Marie with Prince Henrik © Associated Press

The Danish royal family is about to get bigger. It was announced that Prince Joachim and his wife, Princess Marie, are expecting their second child together. The baby is expected in January 2012.

Prince Joachim and Princess Marie are parents to 2-year old son Henrik. Prince Joachim also has two sons from his first marriage to Countess Alexandra, Prince Nikolai - who will be 12 this week - and 9-year old Prince Felix.

The news of a new addition to the royal family comes one year after Prince Joachim's brother, Crown Prince Frederik and Princess Mary welcomed twins into their family.