A pregnant Kate Middleton appeared in the West Midlands last week, flanked by her husband Prince William.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were in Coventry to meet and greet locals after a trip to the city's iconic Cathedral.

Kate wore a hot pink double-breasted Mulberry coat - a piece she wore for the first time in 2014 when pregnant with Princess Charlotte.

The pair are expecting their third child in April.

Their first child, George, was born in July 2013 who was followed by Charlotte, in May 2015.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge

The new royal baby should arrive the month before the Cambridges' daughter Princess Charlotte turns three.

But Kate is believed to have gone beyond her due date with both Prince George and his sister.

The Duchess gave birth to George and Charlotte at the private Lindo Wing at St Mary's Hospital in Paddington, central London.

But it is now thought she may be favouring a home birth - to avoid the "chaos" of George and Charlotte's arrivals.

According to the Express , a source said Kate has discussed it with William who is "supportive" of her decision.

The source said: "Above all they have agreed that having a home birth would save a massive intrusion into the day-to-day running of any hospital where she gave birth.

"They were very concerned about the chaos caused with the first two children as hundreds of press and public camped outside for several days, and they would like to avoid a repeat if they could."

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The new baby will be born fifth in line to the throne, pushing uncle Prince Harry into sixth place.

Soon after the news of the pregnancy was revealed in September, William revealed there was "not much sleep" being had at the main family home of Kensington Palace as Kate fought her severe morning sickness.

"We need Catherine to get over this first bit and then we can start celebrating," he said at the time.

"It's always a bit anxious to start with, but she's well."