Kate Middleton Baby Bump, Due Date: Pregnant Duchess 'Wants to be Near William in Final Weeks' Before July Birth, $1.5 Million Royal Home Makeover

Prince William and his wife, the Duchess of Cambridge, have been very open about their anticipation over their first child together, so with the birth of the future heir to the throne only weeks away it makes sense for that excitement to be mounting with each day. Though the actual due date for Kate and Williams' baby has yet to be officially announced (mid-July is the best bet), sources have revealed that the Royal couple is anxiously awaiting the arrival of their first child. With Kate set to deliver her child within weeks, it looks like the Royal family is sparing no costs in order to prepare the new home of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. Though it looks like taxpayers will be handed the bill of $1.5 million for the Kensington Palace renovations.

"This essential structural work needed to be completed [by] whomever moved into the buildings at Kensington Palace," said a royal spokesperson. "Large quantities of asbestos have had to be removed, as well as work on the heating and hot water systems and electrical wiring. The last major works in the apartment took place around the time that Princess Margaret and Lord Snowdon moved in more than 50 years ago. The cost of interior decorating and furnishing of course falls to the Royal Family privately."

Despite this renovation fiasco, sources revealed that Wills and Kate are counting down the days until they get to see their baby. The 31-year-old Middleton is "really enjoying her final weeks of pregnancy," according to an insider. "Kate finds pregnancy fascinating," the source said. "She still says, 'I can't believe it' when you talk about a baby being inside her."

"They're both so excited and have so many questions. They want to know what the baby will look like and who it will take after."

Another source also revealed that Kate "wants to be near William in the final weeks. It's important to her."

The two are currently residing at their home near the Prince's Royal Air Force post in Wales. But don't worry; there is an emergency plan in place in case Kate should go into labor early.