Since April is such a busy month, I have decided to create a second post to keep everyone up to date.
Baby Watch is On!
@HuffPostUKPics on Twitter
As we await the much anticipated birth of Baby Cambridge #2, the Lindo Wing at St. Mary's Hospital and the Palace are making sure everything is in place.
@HuffPostUKPics on Twitter
@HuffPostUKPics on Twitter
Mirror
Workmen have been busy erecting security barriers.
Mirror
news.com.au/Getty Images
And the press have been assigned their positions.
Mirror/Splash News
Mirror/Splash News
BBC/PA
As the excitement grows and Kate's due date gets closer, fans are now beginning to camp outside the Lindo Wing.
Prince William is Officially on Paternity Leave
Daily Mail/PA
This morning, a royal spokesman announced that William who is employed by Bond Air Services, while working for the East Anglia Air Ambulance (EAAA) has completed his latest stage of his training as a pilot earlier than expected’ - and would not be required to embark on the final stage until June 1. This will now enable him to be with Kate before and after the birth of Baby Cambridge #2.
The Guardian/Sac Faye Storer/AP
The Duke's leave (unpaid) is in immediate effect and will last for six weeks.
New Pictures of Kate & Prince George
NY Daily News
The NY Daily News has released some new pictures of Kate and Prince George at Bucklebury Farm Park near the Middleton Family Compound in Bucklebury.
NY Daily News/Scanned by 'The British Monarchy Heir' on FB
Reports are unclear if Kate and Prince George were joined by Carole Middleton (I have read conflicting articles - some articles say it was Prince George's nanny) and a security detail.
NY Daily News/Scanned by 'The British Monarchy Heir' on FB
On Sunday, they visited Bucklebury Farm Park where children can meet a variety of animals from lambs to wild boar and enjoy a large outdoor playground. The little prince is a frequent visitor to the park with both his mother, nanny and grandmother.
Country Attire
Country Attire
Mint Velvet
The Duchess looks casual in a pair of blue maternity jeans, a blue sweat, her waxed Ladies Defence Jacket in olive (£199.95) by high-end British brand, Barbour, and her grey Mint Velvet 'Bibi' plimsolls (£89).
Curious as to what Prince George is wearing?
Petit Bateau
Petit Bateau
His overalls are @petitbateau Baby Boy Dungarees in Blocked Jersey. They retail for a steep $92.
Start Rite
Start Rite
He is also wearing Start Rites Flexy-Soft Air shoes in Navy Blue Leather priced at £40.
Final Security Checks have been completed
Daily Mail/Reuters
Yesterday, police did a sweep outside the Lindo Wing, even searching inside lamp posts to ensure that there are no security breeches or risks as the birth of Baby Cambridge #2 quickly approaches.
Daily Mail/SWNS.com
Daily Mail/HARTLEY
A Quick Look at Royal Super Fans
Daily Mail/SWNS.com
As the world waits for the arrival of Baby Cambridge #2, superfans have set up camp outside St Mary's Hospital in Paddington, many of whom are sleeping on benches outside and have decorated the area with posters and bunting.
Daily Mail/Reuters
Daily Mail/SWNS.com
Daily Mail/EPA
Kate's black UFO Clutch is ID'ed!
Thanks to 'Repli-Kate It' on FB, Kate's black clutch with bow has been ID'ed. It is the black suede clutch with grosgrain bow by Jaime Mascaro (circa 2005).
Mascaro
Similar listings were found on Ebay, thus confirming the ID.
boomballerina99 on Ebay
mummy87256
Two More ID's!
Two more elusive items from Kate's closet have been ID'ed - thanks to 'My Small Obsessions' on FB.
Zimbio
1) You may recall back in 2011 when Kate celebrated her first Christmas as a royal family member at the Sandringham estate in Norfolk. She wore a pair of black suede pumps. They are the 38063 Pumps Womens Black Schwarz (Angelis Negro) by Mascaro. They are currently sold out.
Amazon
Amazon
Additional Details:
Outer Material: Leather Suede
Inner Material: Leather
Sole: Leather
Closure: Slip On
Heel Height: 9 centimetres
Heel Type: Stiletto
Fit Type: Regular size
Amazon
2) When the Duchess attended the Celebration of Youth barbecue inside Rideau Hall in Ottawa (June 2011) she wore a gold pendant necklace. It has remained UFO until now.
Zimbio
The necklace with circle pendant is one of Vinnie Day's bespoke pieces. "It is made of 3 charms: large hammered gold disk, medium-size polished gold disk and most likely gold ring. I am not sure if it is solid gold or gold plated."
'My Small Obsessions' on FB
Kate Spotted Shopping at Zara Home
Last week, the Duchess was spotted a Zara Home in London picking up a couple things for her new home.
She browsed the store for about 45 minutes and finally decided to purchase a few items. What did she buy?
Zara Home
She bought some salad servers, a plain doormat and some dark blue bath towels with rope-print detailing (sold in sets of two and range from £9.99 to £22.99).
Zara Home
After, she made her way down to the kids department where she stocked up on a set of padded blue and white gingham hangers (sold in sets of 3 for £9.99), some picnic cutlery and tumblers with polka dots.
Zara Home
Madderson London Releases a Maternity Version of Their Classic Naomi Dress
Daily Mail/Beretta/Sims/REX
When Kate travelled to Barlby Primary School in Ladbroke Grove to name an art room (January 2015) she wore Madderson's classic Naomi dress.
Madderson London
Madderson has now released their maternity version with green-and-white tweed accents (£230).
Additional Details:
"We are delighted to introduce our new maternity version, optimized to suit your changing figure. We have re-imagined the dress in a supple but structured ponte jersey for maximum comfort and versatility.
The silhouette is streamlined but the dress keeps its French tweed pocket and hem details.
Finally, for spring we’ve added a simple capped-sleeve and fresh green-and-white accents.
65% viscose, 30% nylon, 5% elastane (ex trim)."
Madderson London
Madderson London
In the early hours of Tuesday morning, there was an increased police presence outside the Lindo Wing. A team of police officers and a sniffer dog were spotted which fuelled speculation that Kate may have gone into labor.
Also spotted were protection officers entering the side door of the Lindo Wing and a photographer known to be close to Kate's PA Natasha Archer turned up.
This turned out to just be a 'dry run' where officers and security staff often run through their roles and responsibilities a number of times before the event, to make sure everyone knows what they have to do.
Superfans who have been camping outside the Lindo Wing for a fortnight have received gifts from William and Kate.
The fans, who are camped out across the road from the Lindo Wing, received a knock on their tent and someone told them that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge had sent two boxes of croissants and cakes wrapped with a pink ribbon and 10 hot drinks.
The pastries were bought from a local store, but delivered by Kensington Palace staff. The Palace confirmed William and Kate saw the news reports about those camping out and wanted them to know 'they were thinking of them'
Could the pink ribbon be a clue?
Yesterday, the Duchess of Cambridge was spotted driving her Range Rover through the gates of Buckingham Palace. She was joined by her security detail, Prince George and his nanny, Maria Borrallo.
She and George are frequent visitors to Buckingham Palace's private indoor pool which is also used by other members of the royal family and their staff.
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