With only a couple of more weeks until the arrival of the newest royal family member, Queen Elizabeth II is hoping to spend time with her great grandchild and parents-to-be Prince William and Kate Middleton by whisking them away on vacation.
According to Hollywood Life, the Queen has asked the couple, who married in 2011, to join her at the Balmoral Estate in Scotland, a mere three weeks after Middleton is due to give birth.
"The Queen's very excited about Kate and Will's new addition to the family. She sent them a formal invitation asking them to come to Balmoral and is hoping they will be there for the whole week," the source said. "Her Majesty has hundreds of happy memories from Balmoral dating back to her childhood. She will love spending quality time with William and Kate and their baby away from prying eyes."
The 87-year old monarch is hoping to spend as much time as possible with her grandchild that will one day succeed the throne.
"The Queen will want to spend as much time as possible with her third great-grandchild, who will one day be monarch regardless of sex," the source said. "Her Majesty will relax in the clear Scottish air, enjoy long walks with her dogs, and dote on the new arrival like any loving great-grandparent."
Over the last few months, there has been so much speculation on whether Middleton was having a boy or a girl. The couple has not come forth to respond to rumors nor confirm the sex of the baby. Middleton is due sometime in the middle of July.
