The new Royal baby will have the title His Royal Highness Prince (insert name) of Cambridge, or Her Royal Highness Princess (name) of Cambridge.
The official title of William and Kate's first child, thought to be due on Saturday, July 13, will be His or Her Royal Highness Prince or Princess of Cambridge, following the Dukedom bested on William in 2011 by the Queen as a wedding gift.
The baby will be born at St Mary's Hospital in Paddington, London, where William was born in 1982.
The Royal couple's first child is due on Saturday, and will receive the honor of being the first to hold the title of Prince or Princess of Cambridge
The Mayor of Cambridge said it was a 'great honour' for the historic city (pictured: King's College Chapel in Cambridge)
The Mayor of Cambridge, Councillor Paul Saunders, said it was a 'great honour' for the historic city.
'It is a great honour and I'm sure the people of Cambridge will appreciate it greatly,' he said.
'I think it's lovely to continue the close link with the Royal family. I think anything which helps to keep Cambridge in the public eye is a good thing as we rely on tourism.'
Former Cambridge mayor Cllr Sheila Stewart, who met Kate on the royal visit to the city last year, added: 'It can only be good news for Cambridge. Everyone is so excited about it. The whole country is waiting for the birth.'
The Dukedom of Cambridge was bestowed upon Prince William on April 29, 2011, by the Queen on his wedding day.
Kate and William, pictured at the Trooping the Colour in London currently have the title of The Duke of Cambridge and the Duchess of Cambridge
On June 22 1982 a sign on an easel was placed at the gates of Buckingham Palace announcing the birth, the previous day, of Prince William. The same will happen this year with his child
On 31 December, the Queen declared that the Duke's children would be princes and princesses with the style Royal Highness.
A palace spokesman said: 'The royal couple's child will officially be known as His or Her Royal Highness Prince or Princess (insert name) of Cambridge.'
He said any other children the couple have will also be known by the same title.
Catherine will give birth at St Mary's Hospital in London, the same hospital in which William was born
In addition, the child will be called after the dukedom of Cambridge which was conferred upon Prince William on 29 April 2011 by the Queen, making them the Prince or Princess of Cambridge.
William also received the titles Earl of Strathearn and Baron Carrickfergus when he married.
These are gifts from the Queen and chosen by her based on historical significance as well as her personal preference.
The Queen may essentially pick which title she wants to give, though it can not be in use by another member of the family or aristocracy.
It is possible that she chose Cambridge for William and Kate due to its ancient links to the Royal family.
Speaking to MailOnline, St James Palace said:
‘Cambridge and Strathern have had Royal connections since the fourteenth century in the peerages of England and Scotland and were both available.
‘Prince William is descended from the son of George III who was created Duke of Cambridge in 1801 through Queen Mary.
‘Carrickfergus is a town in Northern Ireland and Country Antrim’s oldest town with on of the best preserved castles in Ireland.’
Anticipation is mounting around the imminent birth, with photographers already camped out outside St Mary's Hospital.
Once the baby has been safely delivered, Prince William’s first call will be to the Queen on an encrypted phone.
At the same time, the Royal couple’s private secretary, Jamie Lowther-Pinkerton will inform Prime Minister David Cameron and a small number of other highly placed individuals, including the Archbishop of Canterbury.
Back at Buckingham Palace, officials will notify the head of each of the 54 Commonwealth countries and the First Ministers of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
For the public, an official notice announcing the birth will be placed in a glass-fronted easel and attached to the gates of the Palace.
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