Middletons were seen ahead of baby’s arrival
Is Kate Middleton in labour yet? Is the question on everyone’s lips at the moment. Apparently not as her mother, father, sister Pippa and brother James were seen at Buckingham Palace with the Queen yesterday watching a gala performance.
The family, led by Michael Middleton and Carole looked comfortable as they took their seat in the royal box just a couple of rows behind the Queen, who was enjoying the music and dance show from throughout the Queen’s reign as part of the Coronation Festival.
It’s been wildly speculated that Kate, who is coming to the end of her pregnancy with her first child, had gone into labour when a helicopter was seen over west London earlier this week. However this rumour has now been dismissed.
But it won’t be long before the Middletons will be celebrating with the Queen once again when they welcome the royal baby, who is set to be named the Prince or Princess of Cambridge, when he arrives.
Also attending yesterday’s festival was pregnant Zara Tindall. It was her first public outing following the announcement of her pregnancy with husband Mike Tindall.
Pippa and her brother James were seen briefly speaking to Zara, who was wearing a stylish asymmetrical shift dress.
Recent odds on the baby’s birth have suggested that the royal tot will arrive either on Friday (today!) or on Saturday.
William Hill have given 5/1 for today (July 12), and the same price for tomorrow, and 6/1 for Sunday or Monday.
Despite the eager speculation that the baby will be born this weekend, it could be in the weeks to come as William is meant to be playing polo on Sunday. Surely he wouldn’t have made such a commitment if he knew the baby was due to arrive?