Here’s how the royal birth is unfolding at the private wing of St Mary’s Hospital as we await Cambridge baby number three.
Security is tight outside the hospital.
(Dominic Lipinski/PA)
The world’s media is watching.
(Kirsty O’Connor/PA)
Police officers are stationed outside the Lindo Wing.
(Kirsty O’Connor/PA)
Here’s where William and Kate’s new arrival will fit into the Royal Family’s family tree.
And this is where the baby will feature in the line of succession to the throne.
The Royal Family are getting ready to welcome a new addition – and Kate's third child – after the Duchess of Cambridge was admitted to hospital earlier this morning pic.twitter.com/qnNzCH1YgK
— Press Association (@PA) April 23, 2018
Commentators speculate on the baby arriving on St George’s Day.
A royal baby born on St. George’s Day? Great plot. Shakespeare must think it’s his birthday.
— Richard Osman (@richardosman) April 23, 2018
The world’s press is set up outside the hospital – hoping to be the first to catch a glimpse of the newest addition to the Royal Family.
Wondering what gift to buy for the Royal baby, the UK press eventually decide on 53 stepladders. pic.twitter.com/gyr9mMZU7g
— Adam Kay (@amateuradam) April 23, 2018
Early on Monday morning, Kensington Palace announces Kate has gone into labour.
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.
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) April 23, 2018
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