UPDATE: Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge, has safely delivered a baby girl. The Princess was born at 8.34am in London, on the 2nd of May, weighing 8lb 3oz. Both Her Royal Highness, Duchess Catherine, and her daughter are doing well.
Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge, has been rushed to hospital, and is confirmed to be in the early stages of labour with her second child.
The Duchess’ labour was confirmed by the Palace, with @KensingtonRoyal tweeting: “HRH The Duchess of Cambridge was admitted at 06.00hrs to St Mary’s Hospital, Paddington, London and is in the early stages of labour.”
The Duchess, who was taken to St Mary’s Lindo Wing, is set to welcome a brother or sister for her first child, Prince George, with husband, Prince William.
Crowds have gathered outside Lindo Wing, and are awaiting further news of the birth.
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As per tradition, the announcement is expected to be made by the royal herald, who will proclaim the news via a plaque placed on a golden easel.
The palace also confirmed that the Duchess’ husband, Prince William, was also in attendance when she was admitted into hospital, with the official account tweeting:
Police standing guard outside the Lindo Wing. Photo: Twitter.
Kate and William’s son, Prince George, however, is not in attendance. It was reported by The Mirror that the soon-to-be big brother is waiting at Kensington Palace with grandparents, Carole and Michael Middleton. It is expected that he will travel to the Lindo Wing to meet his new sibling after his mother has given birth.
Congratulations are flowing on Twitter including a special message from British Prime Minister, David Cameron, who wished the Duke and Duchess all the best.
