Happy family: The Duke (right) and Duchess of Cambridge (left) opted not to have a maternity nurse when Prince George (pictured) was born
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are to hire a maternity nurse to help them care for their second child.
Despite
opting not to have one when Prince George was born, The Mail on Sunday
has learned that William and Kate will follow Royal tradition this time.
Aides
are understood to have enquired at the London-based Norland Agency and
Royal Nannies about a full-time maternity nurse for at least three
months after the birth.
In September 2014, the Duke and Duchess began to make arrangements to hire a professional in the early stage's of their second child's birth.
The Royal couple relied largely on their family members for help following the birth of Prince George.
A friend of the Prince and Princess said at the time: 'There is a nanny annex and a guest suite with plenty of space for Kate's family... Kate and William plan to go to their own family home after the birth.'
A spokesman for the couple declined to comment.
Royal duties: Princess Kate (pictured with baby George) is apparently keen to resume her charity work as soon as possible
Exhausting: On their decision to hire a maternity nurse, a source said: 'Kate and William (top) loved the early weeks with Prince George (pictured) but it was hard work and the sleepless nights took their toll'