Kate Middleton having baby shower

OHMYGOSSIP — Kate Middleton is set to break with tradition and have a baby shower! The British royal will celebrate the fact she’s expecting her first child with husband Prince William at a party thrown by her sister Pippa Middleton.

“It was her sister Pippa’s idea,” a source tells OK! magazine. “While it’s all going to be very relaxed and fun, Kate is hoping the queen will drop by because the two are remarkably close. They bonded big time and really enjoy each other’s company. Since this is going to be a first for royals, Kate would love the queen to be part of it.

“Pippa is in charge of decorations.

“Wine and beer will be available — not that Kate will be drinking alcohol, of course. There will certainly be none of the hard stuff.”

Meanwhile, sources say Middleton is worried the Royal Family is putting her unborn child at risk with a hectic schedule of appearances.

Sources say Kate’s close friends are begging her to get some rest before her pregnancy ends in tragedy.

“All Kate really wants to do is lay low at home, put her feet up and watch movies like the rest of her pregnant friends,” a source said.

Kate, 31, who is five months along, however, feels obligated to pick up the slack for Queen Elizabeth, 86, who is recovering from a mystery illness that required an overnight stay in the hospital

“Kate suffered a horrendous early pregnancy with agonizing morning sickness and might have lost her baby,” said the source.

“Now she’s become the royal workhorse and it’s obvious to anyone that she’s burdened with more engagements than is safe for a heavily pregnant woman expecting her first child.

“Her schedule is ridiculous. It’s bound to create stress, and it’s high time the palace recognized the danger. There’s a real chance Kate could collapse.”

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