article: He only started his new job two weeks ago. But Prince William confirmed yesterday that he will take his full fortnight of paternity leave when his second child is born later this month. The future king, 32, became the most senior member of the royal family to work as an ordinary PAYE employee when he became a pilot for East Anglian Air Ambulance. According to Kensington Palace, he plans to take time off to be with his wife and new baby, just like he did when his son, Prince George, was born in 2013. Dash: Prince William faces a two-hour hospital dash to be at his wife's side when she goes into labour . The second in line to the throne will be working throughout April in three sites – Cambridge, Norwich and Gloucestershire Airport. The Duchess of Cambridge, meanwhile, will largely be based at their London home Kensington Palace. Royal staff have already ruled out using a helicopter to transport William back to London, meaning the prince faces a two-hour ‘blues and twos’ dash back to the capital. He could even risk missing the birth if their second child arrives more quickly than expected, although aides acknowledge that the scenario is unlikely. On maternity leave: The Duchess won't be seen in public again until she leaves hospital with the new baby . Frenetic: The scenes outside the Lindo Wing at St. Mary's Hospital during Prince George's birth . There will be no Lindo Wing fervour like there was for George – as the Press and public are banned from the street outside. Sources said the couple, who do not know the baby’s sex, were ‘grateful’ for interest in their new arrival – who will be fourth in line to the throne – but want to avoid a ‘media circus’. They have also vowed not to make a public announcement until at least 8am the next day if the baby is born after 10pm, and not before they have informed their families – including Prince Harry, who is likely to be in Australia when the baby arrives. They also made clear that Kate, who has been staying at the couple’s new country home in Norfolk, Anmer Hall, plans to return to the capital soon and intends to give birth at the Lindo Wing of St Mary’s Hospital, where a natural birth costs up to £10,000. Her team will be led by Guy Thorpe-Beeston, Surgeon Gynaecologist to the Royal Household. The doctor, who says he likes to ‘keep things simple’ by ‘offering honest advice’, specialises in pre-natal diagnosis, deliveries and ultrasound. He graduated from Cambridge University in 1984 and worked at King’s Hospital in London before becoming a consultant in foetal medicine at Chelsea and Westminster in 1996. Safety first: Contingency plans have been put in place in case Kate is outside of London when labour starts . Crazy: Preparations for a media pen outside the Lindo Wing ahead of the April 25th birth are underway . Not long to go: The Duchess, seen here at events last month, still doesn't know the sex of her child . Contingency plans have been put in place at other hospitals – Addenbrooke’s in Cambridge and the Royal Berkshire, close to Kate’s parents – should the Duchess, 33, go into labour outside of the capital. Kate, whose public duties ended last month, has not specified how much maternity leave she intends to take. But sources have told the Mail that she will return to Kensington Palace to recuperate before travelling to Norfolk to set up home at Anmer Hall. An aide said: ‘Her focus will be on her family over the summer.’ With an imminent General Election, aides were also asked whether they might time their announcement around the campaign, but one quipped: ‘Babies arrive when they arrive!’ Excited: Prince George is apparently looking forward to the impending birth according to his parents . Delighted: The couple also revealed their delight at receiving warm wishes from around the world . A spokesman for the couple added yesterday they were touched by the public reaction to the birth of their new baby, who will be fourth in line to the throne. In a statement about the impending royal arrival, he said: ‘The Duke and Duchess are hugely grateful for the warm wishes they have received from people throughout the UK and indeed around the world over the last few months. ‘They know that people are excited Prince George will soon have a little brother or sister and it means a great deal to them that so many will be celebrating this important moment for their family. ‘They are very appreciative that so many people share their excitement as they await the arrival of their second baby.’
highlights: Kensington Palace has revealed details of plans in place for royal birth .
  William will remain in Norfolk and faces a two-hour hospital dash .
  Kate, meanwhile, remains in London close to the Lindo Wing .
  The couple have thanked people 'around the world' for good luck notes .
  Also said that Prince George is 'excited' about the impending birth .
  The couple also say that they won't be hiring a second nanny .
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