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GREAT KATE WAIT

Kate Middleton’s baby could arrive late and Royal couple WON’T know if they are having a boy or a girl until delivery

THE Duke and Duchess of Cambridge still do not know whether they are having a boy or a girl until their baby is delivered.

Prince William and Kate Middleton - who are set to welcome their third child at some point over the next three weeks - chose not to have the sex revealed during routine scans.

Kate Middleton and Prince William still do not know whether they are having a boy or a girl this month
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Kate Middleton and Prince William still do not know whether they are having a boy or a girl this monthCredit: Getty - Contributor

Earlier today Pregnant Kate carried out her final royal engagement before setting off on maternity leave, spelling the start of the 'Great Kate Wait'.

Preparations started getting underway this morning as St Mary's Hospital sealed off the road leading to the Lindo Wing where Kate will give birth.

Parking suspension signs and barriers which were put up the outside of the central London hospital revealed a tell-tale sign about the arrival date.

With many predicting the regal bundle of joy may arrive on St George's Day on April 23, restrictions on hospital parking are set to be upheld until the end of the month - leaving many predicting a later due date.

A parking restriction notice outside St Mary's Hospital may be a telltale sign that the royal baby may have a later due date than originally thought
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A parking restriction notice outside St Mary's Hospital may be a telltale sign that the royal baby may have a later due date than originally thoughtCredit: Rex Features
Kate Middleton gave birth to Princess Charlotte at the Lindo Wing at St Mary's Hospital, Paddington, in May 2015
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Kate Middleton gave birth to Princess Charlotte at the Lindo Wing at St Mary's Hospital, Paddington, in May 2015Credit: Getty Images - Getty
Kate Middleton and Prince William are said to not know if they are having a boy or a girl after not having it unveiled to them during routine scans
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Kate Middleton and Prince William are said to not know if they are having a boy or a girl after not having it unveiled to them during routine scansCredit: Getty Images - Getty
Barriers have been put up outside the Lindo Wing
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Barriers have been put up outside the Lindo WingCredit: AFP or licensors

Excited Royal fans have started to arrive outside the famous wing.

There had been rumours the Duchess of Cambridge wanted to give birth to her third child at home.

But she will head to the private wing at St Mary's Hospital in Paddington, central London, where she had both Prince George, four, and Princess Charlotte, two.

Prince William and Prince Harry were also born on the famous wing.

The hospital is getting ready for the birth, expected to be later this month
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The hospital is getting ready for the birth, expected to be later this monthCredit: AFP or licensors
Royal superfan John Loughery dressed up outside the Lindo Wing today
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Royal superfan John Loughery dressed up outside the Lindo Wing today
Crowds have started to gather outside St Mary's Hospital
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Crowds have started to gather outside St Mary's Hospital

It is expected Kate will give birth around April 23 - as the hospital prepares for the hysteria from royal fans who are predicted to gather in vast crowds outside the famous wing.

Excited fans have gathered days before previous due dates so they can be one of the first to catch a glimpse of the newest and smallest royal.

People have been so dedicated in the past they have even camped out in all weathers so they didn't lose their spot in front of the famous steps.

Kate was seen on Easter Monday attending a church service with the Queen
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Kate was seen on Easter Monday attending a church service with the QueenCredit: PA:Press Association
The Duchess of Cambridge at a SportsAid event at the Copper Box in the Olympic Park last month - with her bump on show
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The Duchess of Cambridge at a SportsAid event at the Copper Box in the Olympic Park last month - with her bump on showCredit: Rex Features

Fans wrapped themselves in Union Jack's, put up bunting and waved flags as they stationed themselves outside the hospital - this birth is expected to be no different.

Last September Kensington Palace announced the new royal baby is on the way - causing a fever-pitch excitement to ripple across the world.

A month later the palace revealed Kate and William confirmed the due date is April.

Kate Middleton leaves the Olympic Park after her final royal engagement before maternity leave

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Royal gynaeologist Guy Thorpe-Beeston will be present for the birth.

Kate's last royal engagement was  in March at the Olympic Park with her husband.

She was also seen at Windsor church on Easter Sunday.

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