"Assuming mum and baby are both well then there is no need for secrecy. I understand their wish to have some private time but that doesn't preclude an announcement."
I actually feel this way about most baby births. I have never understood the need for secrecy, not just from royal family but random friends. I don't mean that they need to announce on facebook 20 minutes after delivery or anything, but I'm always a bit thrown when I hear people say they're not planning to tell ANYONE for the first few days. It seems so mean to the family and friends who are closest to you.
Absolutely LOATHE that dress. Colour is drab and dress is so boring. She looks gorgeous (as usual) but honestly, doesn't a part of her die inside when she's putting this stuff on?!