The Queen is among those around the world who are anticipating the birth of the Duchess of Cambridge’s baby.

Elizabeth the Second says she hopes the baby is born soon because she is due to go on holiday in Scotland.

The comment was made to a 10-year-old schoolgirl during a walk-about.

Prince William and his wife are expecting the birth of their first child, who will be third in line to the throne.

The baby is due in mid-July.

William and Kate say they do not know the baby’s gender.