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Pippa Middletonhas taken more than justmaternity style cuesfrom big sisterKate Middleton!
Pippa, who is expected towelcome her first childwith husband James Matthews this month, will give birth in theLindo Wing of St. Mary’s Hospitalin Paddington, west London — the same place where Kate andPrince Williamwelcomed all three of their royal children.
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While consultant-led care starts at $8,135 a night, Kate was likely looked after in one of the more expensive suites (price on application!) – one of about 10 en-suite rooms set aside for births. The maternity unit in the Lindo Wing consists of 16 rooms: five for labor and 11 for postnatal care.
Although the rooms clearly have the requirements of any modern hospital, the wing in general has the facilities of a top-tier hotel, and the website even talks of a “friendly hotel services team” on hand to help parents and family feel at home.
In the run-up to Prince George’s birth, there were ladders in position across the road from the hospital doors for at least three weeks before Kate welcomed him on July 22, 2013. The same set-up was replicated in 2015 forPrincess Charlotte’s birth, and again this year forPrince Louis’ birth in April.
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source: people.com
