Temporary parking restrictions have been put outside St. Mary's Hospital in London, where the Duchess of Cambridge will give birth to her third child.
- Apr 10, 2018
AceShowbiz - Kate Middleton is due anytime soon. In what could be a sign that the Duchess of Cambridge will give birth to her third child soon, temporary parking restrictions were put outside St. Mary's Hospital in London on Monday, April 9.
According to multiple reports, the temporary restrictions have been put up along South Wharf Road, suspending parking in the area between April 9 and April 30. It is also reported that barriers were set up on the street in preparation for the hordes of television crews, journalists and photographers who will be present as Kate goes into labor.
Countdown to Baby Cambridge #3 begins. The no parking signs are up outside the Lindo Wing of St. Mary’s hospital, Paddington, London where Kate will give birth later this month @peoplepic.twitter.com/7Lc7jwgYbc
— Simon Perry (@SPerryPeoplemag) 9 April 2018
In addition, Kate's birthing suite has been sealed off since the middle of March. Her medical professional team is also on 24/7 call as the birth is now imminent. The team is led by Alan Farthing, the Queen's surgeon-gynaecologist, and Guy Thorpe-Beeston, a surgeon-gynaecologist to the royal household. Both of them also helped the Duchess deliver Prince George and Princess Charlotte.
Inside the hospital, Kate will stay at an en suite room, which provides "a modern, homely environment in which to start your new or expanded family," according to the hospital's website. She will be given meals which are freshly prepared in a dedicated kitchen. There will also be an afternoon tea service for her and husband Prince William.
The due date of the royal baby itself has not yet been revealed, but many reports suggest that Kate will give birth on April 23. The sex of the baby is also a mystery, as Kate and William have opted not to learn their baby's sex ahead of time.
Kensington Palace will issue a statement regarding the baby's sex, weight and time of birth once the Duchess gives birth to her third child. However, if the birth happens in the middle of the night, the palace will not make any announcement before 9 A.M. U.K. time. The name of the baby will be announced when the royal couple returns to Apartment 1A of Kensington Palace.
