What to Expect When You're Expecting a Royal

They may be bringing a new, modern face to the monarchy, but don't think that Will and Kate are going to give up all aspects of traditional royal child-rearing. Like William and Harry, it's nearly certain that the latest addition will eventually have a nanny. They may have yet to hire a nanny, but Will and Kate will be heavily involved in their child's life, especially within the first few weeks while Kate is on royal maternity leave. Will and Harry were very close with their nanny, Olga Powell, who passed away last October.

It was recently announced that more than 1 million pounds, or 1.5 million dollars of taxpayers' money was spent on the refurbishment and renovation of Apartment 1A at Kensington Palace, Will and Kate's future London home. Don't let the title of "apartment" fool you, however: This four-story, 20-room property was last used by the Queen's late sister, Princess Margaret. In addition to their London home, the Queen also gifted the couple with a 10-bedroom mansion in Norfolk, Amner Hall, on the Sandringham estate that will act as the family's country retreat. With ample space, there's plenty of nooks and crannies for the new little to explore.

Despite the child's great-grandmother being the Head of State for the United Kingdom, that doesn't mean that the couple is going to embrace public (or as the Brits call them, state) schools. Both Will and Kate went to prestigious private schools, and you can expect the same for their child. For a little prince, attendance at the prestigious Eton College, Will and Harry's alma mater, come time for high school will most likely be the scenario.

When you're royal, you've got to give the people what they want. And what the people (especially the paparazzi) want is photos of the royal baby. Will and Harry had plenty at Kensington Palace, and it can be assumed that the public will get a few glimpses of the little royal as well. After the paparazzi frenzy of Diana, however, they may be fewer in number than in years past, but family portraits will surely be made available to the public following the birth.