Jacinda Ardern reveals pregnancy details and conversation with Queen Elizabeth II

Friday 5 December 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 5 Dec 2025, 5:47pm

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Former Prime Minister Dame Jacinda Ardern has shared that she kept her pregnancy hidden for 20 weeks due to morning sickness. In separate comments, she also revealed that Queen Elizabeth II personally phoned her during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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1. StuffFri 5 Dec 2025, 5:05pm

   Jacinda Ardern opens up about her pregnancy, and why she ‘hid it for 20 weeks’ (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldFri 5 Dec 2025, 5:47pm

   Jacinda Ardern reveals what Queen Elizabeth told her during Covid (opens in new tab)