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Kate Middleton to give birth to third child at exclusive Lindo Wing

Parking restrictions and barriers go into place outside exclusive London maternity ward

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The Duchess of Cambridge is planning to give birth to her third child at the Lindo Wing, it has been confirmed.

Parking restrictions have gone up outside St. Mary’s Hospital in London, where Kate Middleton and Prince William welcomed their son George and daughter Charlotte.

According to Sky News, barriers have also been erected outside the private maternity ward.

Parking restrictions have gone up outside the Lindo Wing at St. Mary’s Hospital in London ahead of the royal baby’s birth this month (Credit: Wenn)

Kensington Palace previously confirmed that Kate’s due date is April, but an exact date has never been publicly confirmed.

The parking restrictions and barriers have led many to believe the baby could be due any day now.

There has been a flurry of activity outside the Lindo Wing (Credit: Dinendra Haria/WENN)

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It’s not that surprising Kate and William would choose the Lindo Wing for their third child, having seen their first two children delivered there, but the parking restrictions and barriers seem to end rumours Kate had been considering a home birth.

According to reports, Kate will once again be cared for by royal doctors Guy Thorpe-Beeston and Alan Farthing.

This was the scene outside the Lindo Wing in May 2015 following the birth of Princess Charlotte (Credit: Zed Jameson / FameFlynet.uk.com)

Mr Thorpe-Beeston is surgeon-gynaecologist to the royal household, while Mr Farthing is the Queen’s surgeon-gynaecologist.

Prince George, four, was delivered at the Lindo Wing on July 22, 2013, while Princess Charlotte, two, was born at the private maternity ward on May 2, 2015.

Prince William himself was born at St. Mary’s on June 21, 1982, while brother Prince Harry was also born at the Lindo Wing on September 15, 1984.

Kate and William leaving the Lindo Wing with daughter Charlotte, who was born on May 2, 2015 (Credit: Zed Jameson / FameFlynet.uk.com)

The Lingo Wing prides itself on offering hotel services to all patients.

Modern hospital rooms come with en suites, satellite TV, a choice of daily newspapers in the morning, and special meals made to order. There’s also an afternoon tea service and wine list.

According to The Telegraph, rooms cost a minimum of £5,215 per night.

Kate and William have chosen not to find out the sex of their baby before its birth.

As happened with George and Charlotte, the first we’ll hear about the royal baby’s arrival is an announcement from Kensington Palace that Kate has gone into labour.

The baby’s birth will likely be announced via press release and social media, as well as through the old tradition of an easel in the forecourt of Buckingham Palace.

Prince William loading George’s baby carrier into his car while leaving the hospital in July 2013 (Credit: FameFlynet.uk.com)

The baby will be fifth-in-line to the throne, after granddad Prince Charles, dad Prince William, big brother Prince George and big sister Princess Charlotte.

It means Prince Harry will be pushed down to sixth.

Kate went on maternity leave in March, after completing a final string of engagements.

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Kate and William have chosen not to find out the sex of their child before its birth (Credit: Grant Buchanan / Flynet – SplashNews)

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Of course, the birth of the royal baby won’t be the only exciting royal event this year.

Prince Harry will marry his fiancée, Meghan Markle, at St. George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle on May 19.

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