Long wait for latest royal bub
THE Duchess of Sussex’s desire for a home birth was under a cloud last night amid growing expectation the royal baby will be induced if nature does not take its course in the next 36 hours.
Meghan, 37, is said to be already at least a week overdue and doctors say the chances of medical intervention increase by the hour.
The Duchess would have to be moved to a nearby hospital if induced because it increases the need for help such as a caesarean section.
As crowds gathered near the royal couple’s Windsor home, west of London, new details emerged last night about how the baby will be revealed to the world.
Buckingham Palace will announce that Meghan has gone into labour, but not where she is having the child.
Details of the birth, including the baby’s gender, weight and timing, will be released later in a separate announcement after the royal couple have told their family and friends.
The Duke of Sussex and Meghan will publicly show off the baby with one photographer, one journalist and a TV camera a few days after the birth.
The couple were last night at Frogmore Cottage, in the grounds of Windsor Castle, awaiting signs of labour.
Doctors say inducement is usually considered between seven and 10 days after a baby’s due date.