CNN’s New Day co-host Kate Bolduan will interview friends and family of the British royals to gain insight into the first born child of Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, and William, Duke of Cambridge and heir to the throne in the CNN Special, Will and Kate Plus One. As the birth approaches, Bolduan will report from England and Scotland on the journey leading up to the occasion. The one-hour special airs July 18, 2013 on CNN and airs on CNN International on July 20, 2013 with replays on July 21, 2013.

“We are extremely excited to bring viewers this unique point of entry into the lives of the British royal family,” said Bud Bultman, Director, CNN Documentary Unit. “Kate’s reporting and access combine to make for a fascinating look into this historic moment.”

Bolduan will interview Lady Elizabeth Anson, cousin of Queen Elizabeth II; John Haley, friend of the Middleton family and guest at the Royal Wedding; Lana Marks, personal friend of the late Princess Diana; Graham Butland, Chief Executive, East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices; and Katie Nicholl, CNN royal commentator and author of The Making of a Royal Romance. Jennifer Hyde is executive producer, with Melissa Dunst as senior producer and Courtney Yager as producer.