The countdown for the new royal baby [1] has officially begun! While the Duchess of Cambridge's official due date [2] has yet to be revealed, we have a good idea of when she will give birth. On Monday, St. Mary's Hospital posted some telling parking restrictions [3] outside the private Lindo Wing where Prince George and Princess Charlotte were born. The signs state that parking has been suspended from April 9 to April 30 for an "event." In addition, barriers have already been lined up around the area.
The recent posting seems to be a clear sign that Kate will once again go against tradition and give birth in a hospital rather than at home. While most royals give birth at Kensington Palace, Prince William and Kate chose to follow in Princess Diana's footsteps [5] by welcoming their children in a hospital. In addition to the newly implemented parking restrictions, just last month, St. Mary's Hospital raised a few eyebrows when the railings outside the area where the royal family usually pose for photos got a fresh paint job [6]. Now that Kate is officially on hiatus [7] from royal appearances, it's only a matter of time before we meet the new royal baby.