WHEN IS KATE MIDDLETON DUE FOR BIRTH OF SECOND CHILD?

It is nearly a month since it was announced that Kate Middleton is pregnant again. This was an early announcement. And I strongly suspect announced early to influence the Scottish Independence vote, for there is not much short of war that bring a kingdom together than a Royal baby.

Ever since Clarence House announced that Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge, is pregnant with her 2nd child, there’s been a flurry of speculation around when Prince George will become a big brother.

US websites are abuzz with rumour and counter-rumour, with everyone claiming they have the inside scoop on the 'official' due date.

So, what do we actually know?

We know that Kate's pregnancy was announced earlier than planned because she has hyperemesis gravidarum (an extreme form of morning sickness) and had to pull out of a planned public engagement in Oxford and a royal visit to Malta.

We also know, from royal aides, that Kate had not yet reached 12 weeks – the stage of pregnancy when many people 'go public' – when the announcement was made.

So, given that hyperemesis gravidarum can kick in as early as the 5th to 7th week of pregnancy, Kate's second child could be due any time between mid April and early May 2015.

[source : Has Kate Middleton’s due date been revealed?, MadeForMums, http://www.madeformums.com/news-and-gossip/has-kate-middletons-due-date-been-revealed/31847.html, 22nd September 2014]

The due date has still not been announced.