Even before a royal infant is welcomed into the world, costs are mounting.
The traditional royal birth location is the exclusive Lindo Wing at London's St. Mary's Hospital, which charges $12,500 AUD for a deluxe delivery room.
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A nursery fit for a little prince or princess is thought to come at a hit of almost $10,000 AUD, while a royal nanny like William and Kate's beloved governess Maria Teresa Turrion Borrallo is paid more than $80,000 AUD a year.
Princes William and Harry enjoyed elite schooling at Britain's esteemed Eton College, which certainly costs a pretty penny, but even before high school the cost of royal education is enormous.
Prince George's Battersea-based private school is said to cost well over $300,000 AUD from kindergarten to Year Eight.
That's not to mention food, clothing, holiday and recreational costs...
For a full breakdown, watch the video at the top of this story!
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