The Duchess of Cambridge is planning to give birth naturally and has chosen the same private hospital where her husband was born to deliver the future baby king or queen, MailOnline can reveal today.

Before I am asked, yes we will be paying for her treatment 

Royal baby will be born in same London hospital as Prince William - private Lindo Wing of St Mary’s Paddington & he will be at the birth.

The birth of William & Kate’s baby will also be announced on news wires, the Palace website and even on TWITTER!

Royal doctors Marcus Setchell & Alan Farthing - whose late fiancé Jill Dando was famously murdered - will deliver William & Kate’s baby.

Informed sources say despite intense speculation William and Kate still do not know their unborn child’s sex and have not asked to know.

A royal aide will take a royal birth bulletin to waiting car outside the hospital. It will be displayed on an easel at Buckingham Palace.

Sources say the palace will only announce the birth of the William@@ Kate’s baby once the Queen has been told.

Palace recognises royal birth is a time of national celebration but has asked for the media to respect William & Kate’s privacy.

Kate will be off royal duties on maternity leave. No engagements have been scheduled until further notice.

Prince William, currently a Search and Rescue Pilot with the RAF plans to take two weeks paternity leave.

To maintain the ‘theatre and tradition’ of the royal birth of a future monarch the announcement will be made in the old fashioned way.

Robert Jobson ‏@theroyaleditor (via ilovethebritishroyals)

sarakimkel:

(via Star Tracks: Monday, June 17, 2013 - YEA OR NEIGH? - Star Tracks, Prince Harry, Prince William : People.com)

royalwatcher:

I wonder who she is in this fandom, reveal yourself

thanks D 

Beaming Queen flanked by Charles and William at Order of the Garter today as Duke of Edinburgh recovers at home

• Queen led procession of Knights to St George’s Chapel in Windsor
• Supported by son and grandson in absence of husband
• Duke of Edinburgh discharged from hospital this morning but must rest for two months
• Duchess of Cornwall attended but Duchess of Cambridge did not

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2343223/Beaming-Queen-flanked-Charles-William-Order-Garter-today-Duke-Edinburgh-recovers-home.html

Prince Williams engagement count for 2013- January 1 to June 16 

royaltyspeaking:

According to the Court Circular, Prince William has worked a total of 12 days this year

January 11- He and Kate visited the NPG to see the unveiling of her portrait. This was a private event until the press found out, and it was then added to the Court Circular (I personally dont count this) 

March 3

March 17

March 18

March 19

April 4

April 5

April 26

May 20

May 21

May 24

June 4- William joined the rest of the Royal Family for the 60th anniversary service at Westminster Abbey commemorating the Queens coronation. Again, this is an event that I personally dont think should be counted as an engagement for any royal since it is more of a family event than work. 

Subtracting the two days that I dont believe should be counted, that brings the days work to 10. 

Wow 10 days out of 6 months, hold on there William you are going to tire yourself out

thanks D  

Kate Middleton and Prince William invited by Queen to stay at Balmoral three weeks after she gives birth

thanks D 

OMG, it’s William and Harry!’ Excited Royal fan is almost overcome after she snaps princes at charity polo match

• The brothers were playing at an event in Beaufort, Gloucestershire
• Pair smiled good naturedly as they spotted the excitable girl
• The Princes appeared relaxed and happy as they chatted with the crowds