Baby Wait Continues

Apart from an announcement that Prince Harry and the Duchess of Sussex are expecting a baby in the northern spring and Meghan sporting a large baby bump, we have been given no other information from their Household about Baby Sussex.


Meghan hinted that late April/ early May is when the baby is due but the royal family tend to give later dates to prevent prolonged interest in the new baby. The bump has been on the large size for dates from quite early on. Some in the media have speculated that twins are on the way, but Meghan and Harry have always referred to "baby" not "babies".

Unlike other royal babies in recent times, the media and public have been given no details about the hospital where the birth will take place or medical staff involved. 

Alan Farthing (pictured right) and Guy Thorpe-Beestin are the royal consultant gynaecologists who have been present for the Duchess of Cambridge's three births and cared for her during her difficult pregnancies. Royal tradition dictates that the Queen's consultants be present for royal births so we can only assume that they will be in the room even if not assisting the Duchess of Sussex.

Sweden's royal prince and princesses release a baby photo to the media after they discretely leave the hospital. Danish royals, like the British, present the newborn/s to the media and public as they leave the hospital. Even Prince Edward and wife Sophie presented their children on the way home from hospital. But Meghan and Harry seem to do things their own way so how the baby's arrival is announced we do not know.

So lots of speculation and conjecture. And we wait.....

George And Charlotte Meet The Baby

Prince William brought Prince George and Princess Charlotte to St Mary's Hospital to meet their new baby brother just after 5pm. 

George was a little shy as usual and still dressed in his school uniform. Charlotte smiled and waved to the waiting media and did not seem phased at all.

Duchess In Labour

Kensington Palace has tweeted today that the Duchess of Cambridge is in labour and has been admitted
to hospital for the birth of the Duke and Duchess's third baby.

Today, 23rd of April is St George's Day in England, that country's patron saint.

The Royal Family's website has a page dedicated to updates on the arrival of the new prince or princess.

https://www.royal.uk/baby

Here is the twitter announcement from Kensington Palace:

Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge was admitted to St. Mary’s Hospital, Paddington, London earlier this morning in the early stages of labour.

The Duchess travelled by car from Kensington Palace to the Lindo Wing at St. Mary’s Hospital with The Duke of Cambridge.

— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) April 23, 2018

Third Kate Baby Wait Continues...

The Duchess of Cambridge is due to give birth to her baby "sometime" this month. 

As no due date has been given by Kensington Palace we all have to rely on supposition and hope! 

Catherine and William's first two children were overdue by several days. Charlotte was due in April 2015 but arrived on May 2nd. Royal commentators are hoping the baby makes an appearance on any of the following:

21st April: Her Majesty's birthday
23rd April: St George's Day- patron saint of England
29th April: William and Catherine's 7th wedding anniversary

Parking barricades have already been erected outside the hospital. 

To avoid inconvenience to St Mary's Hospital patients and staff, media will not be allowed to take up their places outside the Lindo Wing until an official message is sent to media organisations once the Duchess is well in labour. 

Catherine In Labour

Saturday 2nd May, 2015

Breaking News

From KensingtonRoyal twitter:

"HRH The Duchess of Cambridge was admitted at 06.00hrs to St Mary’s Hospital, Paddington, London and is in the early stages of labour.

The Duchess travelled by car from Kensington Palace to the Lindo Wing at St. Mary’s Hospital with The Duke of Cambridge."

Yay at last!

Countdown To Baby Cambridge!

Monday 9th February, 2015

Prince George with Catherine and William

With the new Baby Cambridge due "sometime" in April, the countdown to the birth has begun. 

As with big brother George, the new baby will be born at The Lindo Wing, St Mary's Hospital in Paddington.

The Lindo Wing (est. 1937) is a private facility within the greater St Mary's Hospital. Here patients enjoy a more bespoke experience and have their own consultant-led care but if needs be, access to the teaching hospital expertise and neonatal unit is available. 

Other royal babies to be born here: 

• Prince and Princess Michael of Kent's children Lord Frederick (1979) and Lady Gabriella Windsor (1981)
• Princess Anne and Captain Mark Phillips son Peter (1977) and daughter Zara (1981)
• The Prince and Princess of Wales' sons Princes William (1982) and Harry (1984)

Fees for the hospital birth range from GBP 5215.00 for a normal delivery (first 24 hours) up to GBP 6745.00 for a caesarean section. 

Additional nights are GBP 945.00 (superior), GBP 1155.00 (deluxe) and prices for suites are available upon request. 

New parents are offered Champagne to toast their baby's arrival. Rooms include internet, ensuite bathrooms, fridge, a fully-reclining chair for Dad to stay overnight as well as support from specialist midwives and maternity nurses.

The only problem for Catherine and William will be the noise of well wishers and media outside the hospital! 

Leaving The Lindo with Prince Harry

Diana and Charles Leaving The Lindo with Prince William

A Baby On The Way!

On the 3rd December, 2012 Clarence House announced:

 'Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are very pleased to announce that the Duchess of Cambridge is expecting a baby.

The Queen, The Duke of Edinburgh, The Prince of Wales, The Duchess of Cornwall and Prince Harry and members of both families are delighted with the news.

As the pregnancy is in its very early stages, Her Royal Highness is expected to stay in hospital for several days and will require a period of rest thereafter'.
               
It was assumed the Duchess was still in the first trimester of pregnancy and an early announcement made because she had been admitted to hospital for treatment of hyperemesis gravidarum or severe morning sickness.

Catherine had been staying with her parents in Bucklebury, Berkshire while William was away for the weekend with friends. When he arrived at the Middleton's home he found his wife extremely ill. Shortly thereafter,  arrangements were made for the couple to travel to King Edward VII hospital in London.

After three days in hospital receiving fluids and anti nausea treatment, the Duchess left hospital on December 6th. It can be assumed that her condition is under control and she will need further anti nausea medication to prevent another acute episode. Catherine and Prince William returned to their home Nottingham Cottage, in nearby Kensington Palace.

Managing a smile, Catherine said she"was feeling much better" but looked pale and weak when leaving the hospital with William by her side.