Fans of the royal family have also been gathering near the hospital with flags and banners in recent days with some sleeping in the rough in sleeping bags.Royal protection officers, who carry concealed weapons at all times, were stationed at the Lindo Wing in anticipation of Queen Elizabeth II's newest great grandchild. George was only the second direct heir to the throne to be born in hospital – the first being his father, Prince William, who was also delivered at the Lindo on June 21 1982