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29 Royal Pregnancy Traditions You Probably Didn't Realize Existed

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May 11, 2021 at 4:56 PM

29 Royal Pregnancy Traditions You Probably Didn't Realize Existed

The Queen finds out about the pregnancy or birth first.

Baby showers aren't the norm.

Royals typically keep the sex of their baby a secret.

Royals typically announce their pregnancies when they are 12 weeks in.

Travel is limited during pregnancy.

Cleavage is forbidden.

Pregnancy-related health issues are made public.

Closed-toed shoes are still a must.

Royal babies are delivered by the official royal OB-GYN.

Midwives are on-call during royal pregnancies ...

... And the entire birthing team is sworn to secrecy.

Royal babies don't usually get unique names.

Royal babies typically have three or four names.

Royals used to prefer home births.

Today, hospitals are the preferred choice to give birth.

Ultimately, it's up to the parents where they give birth.

Buckingham Palace announces the birth.

The birth is also announced on Instagram.

The town crier plays a big part in the birth announcement.

Royal birth certificates must be filed publicly.

Planning the post-birth photo op outfit is a big deal.

What the baby is wrapped in is a big deal, too.

Royals do get maternity leave.

Non-royal grandparents are finally allowed to be involved.

Royal babies must be baptized.

Royals don't stock up on baby formula.

Exact due dates aren't announced quickly.

Royal dads-to-be can plan on being hands-on parents.

Leaders and influencers from around the world send gifts.

29 Royal Pregnancy Traditions You Probably Didn't Realize Existed

Royal traditions: They're inescapable, even when your body is busy growing another human. The last thing society needs to do is police the bodies of women during pregnancy, royal or not, but there are some royal pregnancy traditions that most royals choose to observe. Here are some traditions the royal family follows that you might not have realized were a thing.

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Can you guess who finds out about births first?

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