Kate Middleton: Duchess of Cambridge Rumored to Be Pregnant with Baby Girl, Britons Bet on Names
Kate Middleton is currently on maternity leave as she prepares for the birth of her second child. The Duchess of Cambridge herself confirmed that she will be giving birth by mid to end of April at an event last week, and while she didn't disclose whether she is having a boy or a girl, rumors regarding the gender of the baby have grown rampant over the past few weeks.
One of the most persistent rumors is that of the Duchess being pregnant with a baby girl. According to Mirror, the Duchess has reportedly been craving chocolate biscuits and sticky fruit loaves lately, and the website claims that the 33-year-old has been joking to pals that her penchant for sugary sweets could mean that she's expecting a girl.
"Prince William has always had a sweet tooth, but Kate has really had sweet cravings during this pregnancy," a source told the Daily Mail. "She could barely keep anything down in the first months of her pregnancy but recently she just cannot get enough of the treats."
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Meanwhile, there has been a flurry of activity regarding the name of the baby girl, and while the Prince and the Duchess are said to have no idea about the gender of the baby, bookmakers have slashed the odds on the baby being named Alice, followed by Elizabeth, Charlotte, and Victoria.
Betting on royal babies' due dates and names is nothing new in Britain, where online betting is legal. Bookmakers racked in a total of $24 million before Prince George's birth in 2013, according to "Today."
A spokesman from bookmaker William Hill told People that over 70 percent of their customers believe that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are having a baby girl.
"We have seen a significant number of bets, particularly from the Tunbridge area," said the spokesman. "You have to think there is a good reason for the gamble."
