The Duchess of Cambridge is two days from her reported due date, but if the rumours currently sending social media into meltdown are anything to go by, the royal baby could be making an early entrance.
Rumours that Kate had gone in to labour began earlier today when an emergency helicopter reportedly landed at Kensington Palace.
Guesses that the chopper was taking Kate to hospital were quickly dismissed when royal officials confirmed it was “categorically” nothing to do with the Duchess of Cambridge and the arrival of her first child.
Though speculation has been rife for months over the due date of the Prince or Princess of Cambridge, reported to be July 13, the current rumours abounding across Twitter have sent newsrooms and royal watchers into high alert.
A spokesperson for the Duchess of Cambridge told The Weekly they were aware of the rumours, but would not be commenting on the birth before making an official announcement when Kate is ready to give birth.
“We are aware of the rumours, but we have made it clear that we won’t be commenting on speculation,” a Palace spokesperson said.
“Once the Duchess has been safely admitted to hospital we will send a press release.”
Kate is to give birth to her and Prince William’s first child in St Mary’s hospital in Paddington over the coming days.
Media have been stationed outside the hospital’s exclusive Lindo Wing, where the royal baby will be born, since the beginning of the month.
An announcement that the Duchess is in labour will be made by the Palace once Kate has been cleared by doctors as is ready to safely give birth.
Once the baby has been born, a messenger will be sent from the birthing suite to Buckingham Palace to display the news on a “royal easel” inside the Palace gates.
Though rumours continue to stream in on social media, the waiting game continues until the official announcements are made.
