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Create a commenting name to join the debate, There are no Independent Premium comments yet - be the first to add your thoughts, There are no comments yet - be the first to add your thoughts. From the beginning, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle didn’t want Archie to be at the center of media scrutiny, starting with his introduction to the world. Matt Dunham/AP Photo | Inset: Lefteris Pitarakis/AP Photo, Kate Middleton and Prince William Welcome Baby Girl, What Prince George's Childhood Will Be Like With His Younger Sibling. “We were lead to believe is where the royals also stay,” she tells the magazine. Working together with you, we will create a safe, personalised care plan that suits you and your baby, for every stage of your pregnancy and birth. Some of the amenities include Wi-Fi, satellite television, a refrigerator, a safe and a catering service to meet any whim the newly expectant parents night want. The 38-year-old mother-of-two explained that no element of opulence goes amiss, with afternoon tea, post-delivery massages and champagne all included in the maternity package. The hospital boasts of having a hotel services team to help family "settle in and feel at home.". Prince Harry and Meghan Markle went a different route for Archie’s birth. The Lindo Wing was re-opened in June 2012 after extensive refurbishment. A one-night stay in a suite of two rooms at the Lindo Wing costs £6570 pounds, or about $10,000 for a normal delivery. Royal baby: What giving birth in the Lindo Wing is really like Royal baby: What giving birth in the Lindo Wing is really like.

DOMINIC LIPINSKI/AFP/Getty Images. The Duke and Duchess look forward to sharing the exciting news with everyone once they have had an opportunity to celebrate privately as a new family.”. Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? “It was a very large room we could have all of our relatives there the next day we could have sat six people comfortably,” she adds, likening the deluxe room to a hotel suite as it was kitted out with plush toiletries and an extensive food and drink menu. The Lindo Wing at St Mary’s has overseen private births for generations of families since 1937. Prince George and his father, William, are the only two direct heirs to the throne delivered in the Lindo Wing. Meghan knew she didn’t want to give birth at the Lindo Wing at St. Mary’s Hospital, where Kate Middleton and Princess Diana both delivered their children. I went to the Kensington Wing at C&W wanting a natural birth with the most pro-natural OB in London. SEE ALSO: Meghan Markle Had a Quiet Birthday Celebration at Home, On the left, Princess Diana, in a polka dot dress, with Prince Charles introducing Prince William to the world. The couple praised the staff at the Lindo Wing for their sterling service, adding that they were “very chuffed” to have the opportunity to give birth in the same wing as the royal family. There is even a wine list in case they want to pop some bubbly to celebrate the birth. Responsible for delivering some of the country’s most high-profile offspring – George and Amal Clooney’s twin daughters were born there in 2017 – the esteemed maternity ward is one of the most exclusive around, but what’s it like to give birth there? As a Lindo Wing parent, you will receive private maternity care and advice from a consultant of your choice and our team of dedicated midwives. Meghan Markle Never Planned on Giving Birth at the Lindo Wing Like Kate Middleton Did By Morgan Halberg • 08/06/20 12:04pm Prince Harry and Meghan Markle went a different route for Archie’s birth. Meghan also never considered the idea of a public photo call within hours of the birth; instead, she and Prince Harry did a much smaller photo call at Windsor Castle a few days later, with just two photographers, an agency reporter and three video cameras. On the right, Kate Middleton doing the same years later, as she and Prince William debut Prince George mere hours after his birth. Due to the sheer scale of this comment community, we are not able to give each post the same level of attention, but we have preserved this area in the interests of open debate. The Duchess of Cambridge delivered Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis at the Lindo Wing, and publicly debuted the newborns with Prince William within mere hours of giving birth, all while smiling at the hoards of royal fans, press and flurry of cameras with perfectly blown out hair, flawless makeup and high heels. In the months before Meghan gave birth to Archie, there were countless rumors and reports over where she would deliver her first child. While various members of the royal family have chosen the Lindo Wing, it isn't exclusively for the royalty. 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events.

The private maternity ward was first opened in 1937 - with the likes of Kate Middleton giving birth there. The tradition of using the Lindo Wing for royal births appears to date back to the ultimate royal trend-setter, Princess Anne, who gave birth to both of her children, Peter and Zara Phillips there.

Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, Meghan Markle Had a Quiet Birthday Celebration at Home, considering a home birth at Frogmore Cottage, filed a lawsuit against paparazzi in Los Angeles. According to Finding Freedom, an upcoming biography of the Sussexes, Meghan had no intention of continuing the tradition set by Kate and Diana. Independent Premium Comments can be posted by members of our membership scheme, Independent Premium. According to the MailOnline, the private ward costs a whopping £7,500 per night. Want an ad-free experience?Subscribe to Independent Premium. At the time, a “friend” of Meghan’s told the New York Post that the Duchess of Sussex “felt sorry” for Kate and the “forced” photos calls so soon after giving birth. While the Canadian-born mother had originally booked a standard room, one wasn’t available at the time she went into labour and she was therefore upgraded to a deluxe suit. There were claims that she was considering a home birth at Frogmore Cottage, or perhaps would check into Frimley Park Hospital, which is near the Sussexes’ then-Windsor home. Below are steps you can take in order to whitelist Observer.com on your browser: Click the AdBlock button on your browser and select Don't run on pages on this domain. If you really, really want a natural birth you might want to reconsider a private wing. Afternoon tea, massages and champagne are all on offer. There is also a supervised nursery in the wing, giving parents the option of having a little time away from their newborns, should they want a break. Doctors' fees add an additional $10,000 to the bill. The couple praised the staff as ‘absolutely fantastic’, Filkins endured 81 hours of labour before having a caesarean birth. The Lindo Wing is where the late Princess Diana also delivered both Prince William and his younger brother, Prince Harry.
The Duchess of Sussex is due to give birth in the coming weeks. Click the AdBlock Plus button on your browser and select Disable on Observer.com. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. Click the AdBlock Plus button on your browser and select Enabled on this site. Please be respectful when making a comment and adhere to our Community Guidelines. Prince Harry and Meghan, who stepped down from their royal roles in March and are now living in California, have continued to do everything possible to protect Archie’s privacy and give him a normal childhood.

One London-based mother has revealed all about the luxury ward as she experienced it when seven months ago when she delivered her daughter, Isla.

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Chris Jackson/Getty Images. The Lindo Wing is part of St Mary's Hospital in Paddington, London. DOMINIC LIPINSKI/AFP/Getty Images. The Lindo Wing, the same place Kate, 33, delivered Prince George nearly two years ago, offers everything that the discerning parents of a future king or queen may want or need. Speaking to Hello Magazine, Katherine Filkins said she received the full royal treatment as a guest in the Lindo Wing. Are you sure you want to delete this comment?

I did hypnobirthing and was all geared up to go totally natural. But advertising revenue helps support our journalism. Filkins also explained that her husband, Martin, was treated exceptionally well and was waited on hand and foot by the ward’s attentive staff. Please continue to respect all commenters and create constructive debates. She “never considered giving birth at St. Mary’s Hospital in London,” as she (understandably) wanted a “more discreet” location, per an except in People. Our journalists will try to respond by joining the threads when they can to create a true meeting of independent Premium. Inside the Lindo Wing Where Duchess Kate Gave Birth, Scrubs brand under fire for 'insensitive' ad featuring female physician, Trump again asks Supreme Court to block subpoena for tax records, Mom on trial for deaths of 2 babies says she blacked out, Couple says they faced discrimination in home appraisal because of wife's race. While Kensington Palace has not yet confirmed where her delivery will take place, if she is to follow in the footsteps of the Duchess of Cambridge, it will be in the Lindo Wing of St Mary’s Hospital, London. — -- Fans camped out at the Lindo Wing at St. Mary's Hospital Paddington in London for weeks, eager to catch a glimpse of the Duchess of Cambridge, who gave birth to a baby girl today.
We get it: you like to have control of your own internet experience. Archie’s introduction to the world was a little less frenzied. This is a further paid for service but they provide three post natal check ups, the first being within 48 hours of leaving hospital. The Duchess of Cambridge recently admitted that her first time taking Prince George to the steps of the Lindo Wing was “terrifying,” and some have said how it’s an unrealistic portrait of the post-birth hours for many mothers. It’s important, however, to remember that it’s a very personal choice, and there’s no right or wrong way to look after going through childbirth.

A one-night stay in a suite of two rooms at the Lindo Wing costs £6570 pounds, or about $10,000 for a normal delivery. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have second child. Kate and her husband, Prince William, 32, reportedly will receive a 10 percent loyalty discount for having their second baby at the Lindo Wing. Anwar Hussein/WireImage. The NHS send a community midwife to take of you after birth or you can opt for the Lindo Wing midwife to come to visit.

Anwar Hussein/Getty Images, In April 2019, the Sussexes issued a statement declaring they “have taken a personal decision to keep the plans around the arrival of their baby private. Are you sure you want to mark this comment as inappropriate? Prince William was born at 9.03pm on June 21, 1982, weighing 7lb 1.5oz in the same wing. With prices starting at £5,900 per night, Filkins’ experience is obviously not one available to most people and is every bit as exclusive as you’d imagine. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge walking to the steps of the Lindo Wing with massive crowds eager to get a peek of Prince George.

Princess Diana, however, actually broke the royal tradition of home births when she chose to deliver Prince William and Prince Harry at the Lindo Wing. Plus, the ward’s staff are under strict instructions to be discrete in order to make guests feel as comfortable and secure as possible, which will undoubtedly be appealing to high-profile guests. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? But the Lindo Wing's exclusive service does not come cheap. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have taken special care to defend their privacy for the past few years, and they’ve gotten even more protective since the birth of their son, Archie. In the end, Meghan chose The Portland in London, which was revealed after Archie’s birth certificate was made public. You can find our Community Guidelines in full here.


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