The World Awaits For Another Royal Baby As Kate Middleton Goes Into Labour

33-year old Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton has been admitted to hospital in the early stages of labour, Kensington Palace has confirmed. She was driven from her apartment at Kensington Palace to St Mary’s Hospital in Paddington, west London, at 6:am this morning, accompanied by her husband, Prince William.

The couple's nanny, Maria Borrallo, is looking after their eldest son, Prince George, who turns two in July. The Duchess was around a week overdue and the has been much speculation all week that she may have to be induced.

The announcement to members of the media was made at 6.34 am, just half an hour after Kate had been admitted and assessed by her medical team. A spokesman for the couple said in a brief statement:

‘The Duchess of Cambridge has been admitted to St Mary's Hospital in the early stages of labour. Her Royal Highness 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 travelled by car from Kensington Palace to the Lindo Wing at St Mary’s Hospital with The Duke of Cambridge.' 

A spokesman for the couple say they do not plan to make any further comment until they are ready to announce their new son or daughter’s birth.