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'THANKFUL'

Bill and Melinda Gates’ daughter Jennifer reveals she’s pregnant with first child with husband Nayel Nassar

BILL and Melinda Gates' eldest daughter Jennifer has revealed she is expecting her first child with a touching picture.

The 26-year-old heir to his billion-dollar fortune announced her news on on Thursday, simply saying she was "thankful."

Jennifer and her husband Nayel are expecting their first child
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Jennifer and her husband Nayel are expecting their first childCredit: Getty
The accomplished equestrian shared the news in a sweet Instagram post on Thanksgiving
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The accomplished equestrian shared the news in a sweet Instagram post on ThanksgivingCredit: Instagram

She sweetly posed in a rural setting with her husband Nayel Nassar, 31, while cradling her growing bump.

The mom-to-be donned a flattering silky emerald green dress as well as her ginormous wedding ring for the adorable photoshoot.

Jennifer, an accomplished equestrian, marked the Thanksgiving holiday with her extra special announcement.

Her mom Melinda gushed: "I couldn't be more excited to meet this little one and watch you two become parents."

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The couple posed in the backyard of the ' 142-acre estate in North Salem, , while lovingly embracing.

Jennifer and Nayel got hitched in the same spot in a small Muslim wedding ceremony on October 15, 2021.

Their 300-strong crowd enjoyed private performances Coldplay and Harry Hudson at the intimate wedding a year after their engagement.

Nayel, from , is also a fellow equestrian and competed for in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

According to The International Federation for Equestrian Sports, Nassar is currently ranked number 44 in the world.

The couple's incoming baby will be the first grandchild for Bill and Melinda, who divorced in 2021 after 27 years of marriage. 

Jennifer has been concentrating on her study of medicine at New York City's Mount Sinai in recent months.

She previously graduated from Stanford University in 2018 with a degree in human biology, before taking a year off for a break.

The Gates' oldest daughter has had a busy life since she first started riding horses at the age of six.

Jennifer has devoted her life to her passion and founded the Evergate Stables in Florida.

According to their website, Jennifer represented the on Nations Cup teams in 2017 and 2018, before competing in Grand Prix events.

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