Duchess Of Cambridge’s Due Date And Birth Plans: Everything You Need To Know About The Royal Baby’s Arrival

Raise the flags; we’re officially on royal baby number two countdown as the Duchess of Cambridge is nearing the end of her third trimester.

Currently on maternity leave, she’s (hopefully) kicked off her LK Bennett heels once and for all and is enjoying a hot cup of Earl Grey as a reward for practicing her pelvic floor exercises – all while the nanny keeps Prince George busy, of course.

Kate and Wills haven’t shared a huge amount of info about their second pregnancy, but we do know a fair amount about their baby’s impending birth…

When Is The Royal Baby Due?
After announcing their pregnancy last September, the Duke and Duchess have only let us know that their second bub is due sometime in mid-to-late April.

Royal sources have spilled that Kate’s due to give birth on Saturday 25 April, but that’s speculation and not confirmed by Kensington Palace.

Bookies have received a flurry of bets showing that the public is confirmed that Kate will welcome her newborn on this date, with over 80 per cent of punters at Coral putting their month on this date.

Prince Harry may miss the baby’s arrival, as he’s currently undergoing a stint with the Australian army and isn’t set to return for a month or so.

Is Kate Expecting A Boy Or Girl?
Just like with George, the Duke and Duchess have kept their lips sealed on the gender of their second child – or, like many couples, they may have decided not to find out themselves.

But rumours are rife that Kate’s readying herself for a girl.

She’s been spotted shopping for pink baby clothes, apparently can’t get enough of sweet treats and has even been sent some pink paint – quite possibly for the baby’s nursery at Anmer Hall.

What Will The Baby Be Named?  
Bookmakers William Hill recently revealed that bets are soaring on the baby being given a traditional name – whether it’s a boy or a girl.

The top girl names are Alice (2/1), Elizabeth (9/2), Charlotte (11/2), Victoria (12/1) and Alexandra (14/1). For boys, the favourites currently stand at Arthur (20/1), Henry (20/1), James (25/1), Alexander (25/1) and Philip (33/1).

Where Will Kate Give Birth?   
The Duchess is set to give birth in the Lindo Wing of St Mary’s hospital in Paddington, London, for the second time.

Presumably, Kate’s parents will be babysitting George and take him along to visit his parents and new brother or sister when he or she arrives. Here’s hoping the new family of four poses together on the steps of the Lindo Wing. Talk about picture perfect.

Where Will Kate And William And Their Children Live After The Birth?
It’s rumoured that Middleton clan are contemplating a permanent move to Norfolk to help Kate out with her two children, once the second baby arrives, hinting that Kate and Wills will settle their newborn in at Anmer Hall, their country estate.

The Duke and Duchess even posted an advert for a new live-in housekeeper recently, suggesting that they’re planning on staying there more regularly.

Following George’s birth, Kate took refuge at her parent’s house in Berkshire – where her dad Michael famously took the first set of posed photos of George, Kate and William.

When Will Kate Middleton Return To Her Royal Duties?  
When Kate had George, she barely stepped away from the limelight and made her first appearance as a mum just weeks after giving birth.

The Duchess visited Anglesey, where she and Wills lived when they were first married, and stepped out again just two weeks later at the Tusk Conservation Awards.

After becoming a mum of two, it’s reported that Kate will take a couple of months off to relax with her newborn at Anmer Hall in the run up to George’s second birthday in July.

William, on the other hand, has just started a new job training to fly air ambulances, so it’s highly likely he’ll take just a few weeks paternity leave before returning to his duties.

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