Alison Jackson's Royal Baby Countdown (PHOTOS)
British artist and photographer Alison Jackson's new work imagines life behind the scenes as William and Kate prepare for the royal baby

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British artist and photographer Alison Jackson has been poking fun at and questioning celebrity by creating wry, amusing and entertaining pictures using lookalikes for several years. Her latest work imagines Will and Kate preparing for the birth of the royal tot.
Building the cot is a challenge all new parents have to go through, William and Kate are no exception.
Do we need to say it? Yes we do. All pictures in this gallery have been shot using lookalikes.
For more details on Alison Jackson and her work, please visit www.alisonjackson.com
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A nervous moment for all new parents, the final scan.
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This is where ladies-in-waiting come in really handy.
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"Pippa" and "Kate" get a little last-minute pampering.
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So that's how she keeps so fit. "Kate" shows she has no intention of letting the babyfat take over.
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One good thing about being a royal is all the shopping is done for you. But one does have to put it away oneself.
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"William", birthing partner extrordinaire, proves a very modern dad-to-be
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"William" catching up on the latest tips and trends for parents
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Well, they do say it's one way to bring the baby on...
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It's good to get an idea of what you are letting yourself in for
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It's boiling hot in London, so a woman has to find ways to cool down
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I've said it before and I will say it again - its going to be a boy called George
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No shortage of christening dresses in this family's attic.
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