Royal Baby Watch

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Kate Middleton's baby is reportedly on the way, and our sister site Racked National has been live blogging the whole ordeal. Read up on all the weird traditions that will commemorate the event: pink or blue fountain lights, a royal easel, helicopters, police, and more. [Racked]