As she prepares for the arrival of her first child, supposedly Kate Middleton is considering hypnobirth as a means of delivering. According to sources who talked to Grazia, "Kate has researched various birthing methods. She wants it to be natural, so hypnobirthing is one option that appealed and she has been reading up on it and listening to CDs to get into the right frame of mind. Some of her friends have used this method and swear by it. Kate wants to do it her way and to be relaxed."

Wow. Hypnobirthing, huh? What exactly is hypnobirthing?

I've heard of a lot of delivery methods, but not that one.

The need to nest is the only thing mom-to-be Kate Middleton is preoccupied with these days. The Duchess of Cambridge is also taking cooking lessons, according to Us Weekly. A source tells the magazine that the couple's newly hired housekeeper is teaching Kate how to prepare a feast worthy of her future king. This can only mean one thing.

Oh, those celebrities and their "wardrobe malfunctions." These days it's about a nip slip or a crotch flash, but back in the day, Marilyn Monroe was probably the first celebrity to "accidentally" show us some body parts she didn't mean to -- when she played a girl in a movie called The Seven Year Itch who stands over a subway grate and lets the breeze ride her white pleated skirt all the way up past her undies. The image became iconic. But other celebs have done the 'Marilyn' seemingly without meaning to. Kate Middleton is the latest famous face to inadvertently show off her famous legs and nearly her entire butt when her white dress takes flight. Why's it always white?! Here are six other celebs who've had the famous 'Marilyn' malfunction.

We're all going to be on the edge of our seats during the month of July in anticipation of the royal baby announcement, and as long as we're totally plugged in at all times, it shouldn't take too long for us to hear the news that a little prince or princess has arrived.

Wait for it -- Kate Middleton's baby news will be announced via Twitter, which is definitely a major step into the future as far as royal tradition goes.

Yep. Twitter. How chic.

Princess Diana was known as the "People's Princess" for her way with the hoi polloi. She had that common touch and everyone loved her. The same could be said of Kate Middleton. But all it takes is one photo to make you realize that royalty are not just like you and me. After a recent shopping trip, Kate was escorted through the rain by a security team who held out a bunch of umbrellas to keep the droplets from touching royal skin and hair.

When Kate Middleton's official portrait was unveiled in January, most everyone was taken aback by its rottenness. The artist made the Duchess look 53, when she's only 31. Her eyes were made to look beady, her chin was enlarged, and her mouth was drawn in a tight, unhappy line. No one likes it. (Well, Kate and Wills said they were thrilled with the painting, but they're obviously just being polite.)

Now, there's a new portrait. It wasn't commissioned by the Palace or anything, but painter Yves Messer was so appalled by the first attempt, he just had to do one himself. Messer's had his work shown all over the world -- certainly he could do the Duchess justice, right?

The royal baby due date has been announced. And by "announced", I mean "leaked". According to the Daily Mail, Kate Middleton recently revealed that July 13 was the exact date given to her by doctors. The Duchess of Cambridge reportedly announced this at a family barbecue recently, and a "friend" who was there then leaked this to the papers. Nice friend. But anyway. Here's what I'm taking away from this: Kate Middleton is giving birth to a Cancer. That's perfect for the royal couple!

She only has a few months to go before her royal baby arrives, which is why it really shouldn't come as a huge surprise that Kate Middleton hired a maid to take care of things like cleaning, cooking, and tidying up around the palace. (All the stuff the Duchess has no business concerning herself with.)

And the lucky lady who landed the job comes highly recommended, too. Forty-two-year-old Antonella Fresolone has reportedly snagged the role, and she happens to be one of Queen Elizabeth's "top three housemaids."