Kate Middleton pregnant: Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William are having their first baby

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are very pleased to announce that the Duchess of Cambridge is expecting a baby, St James’s Palace announced today.

Kate Middleton, 30, was taken to King Edward VII Hospital in Central London with acute morning sickness this afternoon.

In a statement on the couple’s website, Prince William and Kate Middleton said they were “delighted with the news”.

Kate Middleton was taken to King Edward VII Hospital in Central London with acute morning sickness this afternoon

“Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are very pleased to announce that The Duchess of Cambridge is expecting a baby.
The Queen, The Duke of Edinburgh, The Prince of Wales, The Duchess of Cornwall and Prince Harry and members of both families are delighted with the news.

“The Duchess was admitted this afternoon to King Edward VII Hospital in Central London with Hyperemesis Gravidarum. As the pregnancy is in its very early stages, Her Royal Highness is expected to stay in hospital for several days and will require a period of rest thereafter.”