The Duchess of Cambridge is in the early stages of labour, Kensington Palace has confirmed.
A spokesperson confirmed that the duchess's second child with her husband Prince William is on the way, sharing the news on the Kensington Palace official Twitter account.
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.
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) May 2, 2015
The Duchess travelled by car from Kensington Palace to the Lindo Wing at St. Mary's Hospital with The Duke of Cambridge.
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) May 2, 2015
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Rumours that the new royal baby was on the way were first sparked on Tuesday (April 28) when Sky News correspondent Kay Burley said she had seen palace press officers arriving at the Lindo Wing of St Mary's Hospital in Paddington, central London. However, this turned out to be a false alarm.
Parking restrictions outside the hospital were extended earlier this week.
William and Kate arranged a special delivery of cake and coffee earlier this week for well-wishers gathered outside the hospital.
The duke and duchess - who marked their fourth wedding anniversary on Wednesday (April 29) - are already parents to Prince George, who was born in July 2013.
The new baby will be fourth in line to the throne behind Prince Charles, Prince William and Prince George.
