When the Duchess of Cambridge gives birth next month, according to her due date it will be announced via an offline notice.
With Kate now on maternity leave and B-day looming ever closer, a spokesperson for the Palace has confirmed that she has chosen to give birth at the private Lindo Wing of St Marys hospital in London.
When the baby is born, a notice, signed by the medical staff who have attended to the mother to the heir of the throne, will be placed on a gilt easel outside. Its the same device that announced the birth of the expectant father, Prince William, in 1982.
We wanted to retain some of the theatre of the notice, a spokesperson said yesterday. It is quite important to us that this is done properly and with the degree of dignity that the event demands. This is the birth of a child who will be in line to the throne. It is a rare occasion and it is nice to be able to do it with some historical precedence.
While it is a deeply personal and private event, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge realise this is a time of national celebration and that there will be vast interest in the baby. They realise many people will want to share in their happiness.