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Baby on the way , boy or girl?

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Anniebach Mon 23-Apr-18 08:32:25

Kate in early stages of labour

merlotgran Mon 23-Apr-18 10:23:27

I like Mary or Arthur.

Luckygirl Mon 23-Apr-18 10:24:37

Mary is nice.

Oldwoman70 Mon 23-Apr-18 10:31:21

I agree with POGS I think if it's a girl the name Elizabeth will be in there somewhere. If it's a boy then I don't think the first name will be Charles but could be one of the other names.

As with anyone about to have a baby I hope all goes well and the baby is healthy.

Maggiemaybe Mon 23-Apr-18 10:35:04

I've got real hard cash on John and Matilda. Long shots but hey, I couldn't resist 100 to 1. smile

More realistically, I fancy Mary or Arthur. I'd have said Frances, but it doesn't sit well with Princess.

Anniebach Mon 23-Apr-18 10:35:29

Charlotte is Elizabeth Diana

George is Alexander Louis

Maggiemaybe Mon 23-Apr-18 10:40:15

If it goes anything like my third delivery, Kate will have been crossing her legs on the way in and the new baby will already be here. I hope so anyway.

nigglynellie Mon 23-Apr-18 10:43:41

I don't think James! Catholic James 11nd , usurped by his daughter and sent into exile!!!! Perhaps not a good omen!!! Caroline? wife of George 1Vth?!! Not sure who was more awful, her or the king!! another dodgy omen!!!
I'm sticking with Alice (my granddaughter!) and Phillip!!! I bet I'm wrong!!! sunshine

nigglynellie Mon 23-Apr-18 10:45:46

Maybe Matilda? I love that name! Wicked king John?!! or tragic Prince John? I wouldn't think so BUT?!!

Blinko Mon 23-Apr-18 10:55:56

How about Nigel?grin or Nigella....

gillybob Mon 23-Apr-18 11:06:19

My money is on Mary (after saint Mary of Berry) she's virtually royal after all.

OR

Flip after great granddaddy. (Flip for short)

gillybob Mon 23-Apr-18 11:06:54

Jeez I hope my DD doesn't go into labour today, I must ring her and tell her to keep her legs crossed for a while longer.

Horatia Mon 23-Apr-18 11:10:48

Alice/Alicia

Anniebach Mon 23-Apr-18 11:19:03

James favourite with the bookies followed by Arthur

And Mary followed by Alice

Luckygirl Mon 23-Apr-18 11:39:17

Eleanor is a nice regal sort of name.

JenniferEccles Mon 23-Apr-18 11:58:49

Yes I like Eleanor too. Classy sounding.
I read a piece in a newspaper the other week, and according to the shape of Kate's bump it will be a boy, whereas Zara is expecting a girl.

All completely unscientific of course, but a bit of fun.

GillT57 Mon 23-Apr-18 12:26:13

I wish them well as I wish all potential parents well, but I really couldn't care less, sorry. And as for the press, and the breathless reporting, and all the bloody talking heads giving their opinions.....give me strength. I am off to the garden, more important things to worry about, like slugs on my new veg.

pollyperkins Mon 23-Apr-18 12:30:07

Camilla??!!

Luckygirl Mon 23-Apr-18 12:31:18

Ooooh - I don't think so.

Sar53 Mon 23-Apr-18 12:31:41

I hope all goes well and my money is on Alice or Arthur.

JenniferEccles Mon 23-Apr-18 12:31:53

Camilla grin

sarahellenwhitney Mon 23-Apr-18 12:58:36

Anniebach
Can I be the only one getting weary over the hype surrounding the royal family these days..Ok I don't have to read about or watch but just how much is necessary.? I don't give a monkey's how much Meghan's dress coat or shoes cost.Why do we have to hear the Duchess of Cambridge is in labour. I am quite happy to wait until the notice appears on the gates of the palace, it's a boy / girl/ twins ?. How many times have we to be told what position the new arrival /s will be in regards to being in line? Are we so illiterate we can't work it out for ourselves. I could go on boring everyone but a text has shown my friend is arriving to take me out for lunch.

Anniebach Mon 23-Apr-18 13:02:56

Kate's stylist has been spotted leaving the hospital , so has the little one arrived?

Anniebach Mon 23-Apr-18 13:03:17

A boy

Anniebach Mon 23-Apr-18 13:04:17

So doubt it will be Mary or Alice ?

MawBroon Mon 23-Apr-18 13:06:45

So it’s a boy!
Good weight, well done Kate!