By Liz Burke in London
As the great Kate wait enters its third week, the Lindo Wing at St Mary’s hospital, where the Duchess of Cambridge is expected to deliver the royal baby, has become the media centre of London and a tourist attraction in its own right.
The weary press pack is sweating it out as the city endures its longest heatwave in seven years, and they’ve found some creative ways to pass the time.
Knitting booties for the baby, whenever it comes, playing pranks, and a few amusing guests have taken reporters minds off the wait and the heat.
Royal enthusiasts receive some puppy love.
Kate and Wills lookalikes arrive at Lindo Wing.
The pranksters only revealed The Sun’s Saturday frontpage.
Kate and Wills lookalikes aren’t the only ones gracing the stairs. Could that be Harry?
The heatwave doesn’t stop the press pack in London.
Londoners bet on baby names.
What do you do while waiting for the royal baby? Knit!
What do you do when the royal baby doesn’t appear? Knit!
London baby time is the only time that matters.
London baby time is the only times that matters here.
Royal enthusiasts can’t hide their excitement for the Duke and Duchess.
Royal enthusiasts congratulate the couple on the future prince or princess.
Kate hasn’t graced the Lindo Wing stairs yet but her lookalikes certainly have, in mass.
The Duchess of Cambridge hasn’t graced the Lindo Wing stairs yet but her lookalikes certainly have in mass.
There’s nothing like a royal seal of approval.
There’s only one day left on the royal baby sweepstake.The press may lose out on this one.
There’s only one day left on the royal baby sweepstake. Looks like all the press may lose out on this one.
The press tents stand empty in the heatwave.
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