Prince William working right up till royal birth

Britain’s Prince William has been working as much as possible before he goes on paternity leave.

The Duke of Cambridge – who is set to welcome his first child into the world with his wife Duchess Catherine on July 13 – has been squeezing in as many shifts as he can as a RAF search and rescue pilot in Anglesey, North Wales, before he takes time away from his busy schedule to look after his newborn.

A source told E! News: ”William worked Saturday and Sunday and is trying to get in as many shifts as possible before he goes on paternity leave. He wants to work as hard as he can to help everyone out. He has not slowed down at all. He’s a really hard worker.”

The Duchess of Cambridge is allegedly worried the prince will miss their baby’s birth and despite planning to spend most of his time at Nottingham Cottage, the couple’s home in the grounds of London’s Kensington Palace, William’s job is unpredictable and the humble heir has previously insisted he would never ask for special treatment from the RAF.

A source said previously: ”Kate’s worried he might not be around. She’s feeling self-conscious because it’s uncharted territory for both of them.

”It’s an exciting and nervous time, but she knows that he’ll do everything in his power not to let her down.”

However, William has reportedly asked if a helicopter can be on standby to whisk him back to London if Catherine were to go into labor while he’s away.