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Odds on the royal baby

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  • Place your bets

    As the world waits for the royal baby to be born, there’s plenty to bet on. From the color of the baby’s hair to when the future king or queen will be photographed at a nightclub, bookmakers are taking bets. Here’s a look at what you can put your money on.

  • Date the baby will arrive

    Catherine, the duchess of Cambridge, is expected to give birth in mid-July, but her exact due date is not publicly known.

  • Time of the baby’s birth

    The time of the baby’s birth is among the details that will be included in the official announcement of the baby’s arrival.

  • Baby’s name

    The main money is on Alexandra if it’s a girl, and George if it’s a boy.

  • Boy or girl?

    The British Royal Mint will give to the silver pennies and pouches to babies born on the same day as the future monarch.

  • Baby’s weight

    Will the Duchess of Cambridge have a big baby or a small one?

  • Baby’s hair color

    Could the royal baby have ginger hair like Prince Harry?

  • Who will hold the baby?

    William and Catherine are expected to show their bundle of joy to the world on the steps of the Lindo wing of St. Mary’s Hospital.

  • What color will Catherine wear?

    You can place a wager on what hue the duchess will wear when she presents her child to the public.

  • Which magazine will get the first pictures?

    Pictures of the royal baby are sure to boost magazine sales for the victor.

  • When will the royal baby have a sibling?

    This baby hasn’t been born yet, but you can place a bet on when the child will get a brother or sister.

  • When will the baby first be photographed at a nightclub?

    Will the baby take after Uncle Harry, who is known for his partying?

  • What will the baby’s first girlfriend or boyfriend be named?

    Pictured is Cressida Bonas, who is the girlfriend of Prince Harry.

  • What will the baby’s career be?

    William and Harry have military careers. Catherine worked for her parents’ party supply business and as a buyer for British fashion retailer Jigsaw.

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