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Second royal baby bets on the rise


Britain’s Duchess Catherine is expected to have a second child in 2015.

The public have been taking bets on when the 32-year-old royal – who gave birth to a son, Prince George, last July – will have a second baby, and the odds are high for next year.

There are currently 5/4 odds of another royal arrival next year from Betfred, with Paddy Power also making next year the favourite at 11/10.

Both bookmakers are still taking bets for this year, with odds of 13/8 given for a second bundle of joy, according to Entertainmentwise. However, this would mean the duchess would most likely already have to be pregnant.

Last year one bookmakers claimed to have taken almost £1.5 million in bets about the royal baby alone, with people taking guesses about everything from the third in line to the throne’s sex, name and even eye colour.

The bets are also now on about Catherine and Prince William’s next child, with odds looking good for a girl and Charlotte and Victoria topping the list for names.