Royal baby: news and photos, due date, names, announcement

• 21 Jill Dando's fiancé and Queen's personal doctor part of elite medical team caring for Kate
  The Duchess of Cambridge is in good hands. While she recovers in hospital while suffering from hyperemesis gravidarum, Prince William's wife is being cared for by an elite medical team headed by two top...

• 22 William and Kate's first child will be monarch regardless of gender
  The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's first child, whether a boy or a girl, will become heir to the throne after 15 other Commonwealth nations gave their consent to the change which initially favoured...

• 23 Combat the common symptoms of morning sickness
  For some it is nothing more than a temporary and minor inconvenience. Others find it completely debilitating. Morning sickness is incredibly common amongst mothers-to-be but the intensity of its symptoms...

• 24 Carole and Michael Middleton visit Kate in hospital
  With their eldest daughter still in hospital Kate's parents Carole and Michael Middleton have set off to be by her side. William's mother and father-in-law were spotted separately leaving their family...

• 25 VIP arrivals due to join the royal baby in 2013
  The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's new arrival isn't the only highly anticipated VIP baby due to make an entrance in 2013. Next year, several celebrity couples are adding to their families. William...

• 26 What is hyperemesis gravidarum?
  It was the news that the country has been so eagerly anticipating. On Monday, the British royal family, and the rest of the world, celebrated the happy news that the Duchess of Cambridge is expecting her...

• 27 Kate Middleton pregnant: William set to be a 'hands-on dad'
  The Middletons, Kate's warm and happy family were one of the big draws for Prince William when he married his love - and he will no doubt be keen to replicate their lifestyle with his own...

• 28 A name fit for a Prince or Princess: What will the royal baby be called?
  Long before the Duchess of Cambridge's pregnancy was even confirmed, speculation began on what the couple would call their first born. Now that Kate and her husband Prince William have confirmed the happy...

• 29 Anxious dad-to-be Prince William back in hospital to visit Kate
  An anxious and nervous Prince William has visited his pregnant wife The Duchess of Cambridge for a second time. The Queen's grandson was photographed on Tuesday arriving at King...

• 30 Adorable family snaps: Windsor babies through the ages
  The House of Windsor will soon be welcoming a future heir. As royal watchers celebrate the wonderful news that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will welcome their first baby next year, we take a...

• 31 The idyllic childhood of the little boy who would be King
  It's said that when Prince William was seven years old, he told his mother he wanted to be a policeman when he grew up. "Oh no you can't," his younger brother Harry responded. "You've got...

• 32 Royal family 'delighted' as Clarence House announces that Kate is pregnant
  A year after tying the knot, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are on the threshold of fulfilling the promise of their magnificent wedding. The happy couple have shared the news that they...

• 33 HELLO! leads Kate pregnancy predictions with 'Baby Talk'
  It's official – the Duchess of Cambridge is pregnant with Prince William's first child and Britain's future Monarch. Confirmation of the royal couple's happy news comes after intense whispers that...

• 34 Vote: What will William and Kate call the royal baby?
  Royal watchers the world over are now wondering one thing – what will the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge call their first born – due to make his or her entrance in 2013? Speculation is already...

• 35 Kate pregnant: Celebs tweet congratulations to William and Kate on their exciting royal baby news
  zAs the news broke worldwide that William and Kate are expecting a royal baby, famous faces around the globe have been tweeting their excitement on hearing the news. Prime Minister David Cameron was...

• 36 Queen delighted as Peter and Autumn announce they're expecting a spring baby
  The Queen is "delighted" after being told she is to become a great-grandmother for the second time. Peter Phillips and his wife Autumn are expecting their second child, the Palace has confirmed. CLICK...