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Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge, has gone into labour.
The 36-year-old royal – was admitted to hospital on Monday morning in preparation for welcoming her third child into the world.
Britain’s Prince William and his wife Kate, Duchess of Cambridge smile as they walk through the memorial garden in Kensington Palace, London, Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2017. Princes William and Harry are paying tribute to their mother, Princess Diana, on the eve of the 20th anniversary of her death by visiting the Sunken Garden to honor Diana’s work with charities. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
A statement released by Kensington Palace said: “Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge was admitted to St. Mary’s Hospital, Paddington, London earlier this morning 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.”
Catherine – who was known as Kate Middleton before her marriage – carried out her last official royal engagement last month at the Team SportsAid event in London and will be on maternity leave until the autumn.
An insider said recently: “Kate is now officially on maternity leave until the autumn and looking forward to welcoming the new baby.
Britain’s Princess Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge, greets spectators as she visits the market in the historic center of the southern German town of Heidelberg, Thursday, July 20, 2017. The British Royal couple and their children are on a three-day-visit to Germany. (Thomas Kienzle/Pool Photo via AP)
“The whole family is excited, including the children, who are very much aware that they are about to welcome a new brother or sister.”
The duchess’ first stop on maternity leave was to spent Easter with her parents Michael and Carole Middleton in
Bucklebury, Berkshire, England, with her family before settling back home in London as her due date approached.
A source said at the time: “Kate is in Bucklebury with the children for the Easter weekend, putting her feet up and enjoying some well-earned rest.
The couple are set to welcome their newest addition to the family ahead of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding which is set to take place on May 19th 2018. Image: Reuters/Britta Pedersen
“The children are on Easter holiday now so they’ll all stay at Carole and Michael’s into the middle of next week and then return to Kensington Palace, where Kate will remain until she goes into labour. William may be back and forth due to work.”
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The royal couple were forced to announce their third pregnancy earlier than they would’ve liked last year because Catherine was battling with hyperemesis gravidarum – a severe form of morning sickness – and was forced to pull out of engagements.
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