Pippa Middleton reportedly welcomed her first child (opens in new tab), a baby boy, with James Matthews on Monday. Kate Middleton's sister was seen entering the Lindo Wing (opens in new tab) with her husband, as pointed out by Harper's BAZAAR, the same hospital in which Princess Diana and Kate Middleton gave birth to their children. But can non-royals like Pippa do the same?
The answer is an unqualified yes. After all, when Prince Louis was born (opens in new tab) back in April, unsuspecting couples emerged from the Lindo Wing with their newborns, only to be greeted by throngs of photographers and fans of the royals.
A little background: The Lindo Wing is a private section of St. Mary's Hospital in London. (That means it's not covered through the U.K.'s National Health Service.) Though the hospital itself was built in 1845, the private Lindo Wing wasn't created until 1937. It was remodeled in 2012 right before Prince George's birth in 2013. According to People (opens in new tab), the maternity unit consists of 16 rooms: five for labor and 11 for postnatal care.
But you have to be pretty fancy to give birth at the Lindo Wing. Suites like Duchess Kate's (and probably Pippa's, too) only give prices upon application.
Prices reportedly start (opens in new tab) at over $8,000 a night, but patients like Kate and Pippa probably spring for the higher-priced deluxe suites.
The facilities are more like a hotel than a hospital, with fresh food prepared on site (including afternoon tea (opens in new tab)), wine and champagne available on request, and amenities like satellite television and wi-fi.
George and Amal Clooney's twins were also born at the Lindo Wing, The Telegraph (opens in new tab) reports. And it's clear why: The hospital offers plenty of privacy for high-profile parents, a night nursery so both parents can get some much-needed sleep, and specific facilities for dads. So both Pippa Middleton and James Matthews likely had (at least some) relaxation while at the Lindo Wing.
RELATED STORY
-
Are Brett and Tiffany Still Together After 'Love Is Blind'?These two are impossible not to root for.
-
Eyeshadows to Make Brown Eyes Sparkle
Alexa, play "Brown Eyed Girl."
-
Periods Are Under Attack in America
New legislation in the U.S. is designed to persecute women for managing their reproductive health. But the "Don't Say Period" bill just proposed in Florida is the most dangerous yet.
-
Prince George and Prince Louis Are "Protective" of Mom Kate in Mother's Day Photos, Body Language Expert Says
They have such a sweet relationship.
-
Will Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Attend the Coronation? What We Know at This Stage
Talk about a cliffhanger.
-
Prince William Once Joked He Might Have Worn "A Comedy Beard and a Hat" to Attend a Concert Incognito
OMG, imagine.
-
Royal Photographer Says Prince George Is "Like William," Prince Louis Is "Like Harry"
Tell me you don't see it.
-
Princess Eugenie Is Following Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Example With Her Official Announcements, Historian Says
They're in a similar-ish position.
-
The Status of Prince Harry and Meghan's Coronation Invitation Is a Real "Mess," Royal Commentator Says
Yep, none of this is easy.
-
Meghan Markle Made $80K Per Year With The Tig, But Could Make Much More With a Relaunch: Branding Expert
It could be a smart business move for the duchess.
-
Princess Kate "Asserted Her Authority" Over Prince William During St. Patrick's Day Appearance, Body Language Expert Says
He laid low to let her shine.
