Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge are not keen, at least now, in determining the gender of their first baby.

The 31-year-old Duchess of Cambridge is scheduled to give birth by the middle of next month at the exclusive Lindo Wing of Saint Mary's Hospital in Paddington, West London.

Incidentally, this is the same hospice where Prince William was born in 1982.

The Duke of Cambridge is second in line to the throne. Their forthcoming baby is third with respect to succession.

Kate wants to deliver the future King or Queen of England naturally instead of a discretionary caesarean section.

It is expected that Prince William, who is a captain with the Royal Air Force, will take a two week leave of absence to be with his wife. He is a Search and Rescue pilot at the RAF Valley in Anglesey.

The couple's engagement was made known to the public in November 16, 2010. The two got married at Westminster Abbey more than two years ago.

According to the MailOnline, Kate's mom, Carole and sister, Pippa will most likely be with her at the hospital during her delivery.

Sources claim the Middleton family may find out about the sex of the baby even before the Royal Family.

The father of Prince William broke royal tradition to be with the Princess of Wales for the birth of their two children. The past heirs were said to have been born at home or Buckingham Palace.

This development is considered a "very private matter for the Duke and Duchess," spokespersons from the palace said.

No public announcements will be made as soon as Kate goes into labor and until the baby has been born. The Queen and the Middleton family will be among the first to know.

Marcus Setchell, the Queen's gynecologist will take charge of delivering the infant.

A notification will be posted at the central gate of the palace as the first form of official announcement. Earlier media reports said that there will be a royal gun salute to mark the royal birth.

The Duchess was at the trooping the color ceremony last weekend which is the last time she will be seen in public before she gives birth. Palace spokespersons also said that they have informed the media already not to hinder the normal operations of the hospital.