Singer and former American Idol judge, Jennifer Lopez recently praised Kate Middleton for the way she's has been handling her pregnancy and baby bump in the spotlight.

Lopez, who can relate to the Duchess of Cambridge for having gone through a high-profile pregnancy, claimed Middleton has dealt with her pregancy with class and professionalism.

"It's tough when you're pregnant," she told this week's issue of Stylist Magazine, "but Kate handles it with a lot of grace and integrity and that's why she is what she is."

Middleton, who is reported to be eight months along, attended the 60th anniversary of the Queen's coronation at Westminster Abbey on Tuesday with the rest of the royal family.

She flaunted her baby bump in a nude dress and matching pill box hat. Although most pregnant women prefer to wear flat shoes in the last stages of their pregnancy, Middleton wore high heels. 

Middleton's appearance at Westminster Abbey could be one of last few appearances left in her pregnancy, as she prepares to give birth soon.

Enstars reported earlier that Middleton will  go on maternity leave as early as next week.

June 13 will mark Kate's "last official solo engagement," when she is scheduled to christen a cruise ship. 

An anonoymous source told The Mirror on Sunday that Middleton will take a break from her royal duties.

"Kate has really enjoyed her job and wanted to work as close to the birth date as possible," the source said. "She takes her royal role very seriously and is looking forward to taking up her duties when her maternity leave has finished," the source added. 

While Middleton and Prince William have yet to confirm the actual date of the baby, many reports have indicated she will give birth sometime between July and August. 

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