Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge, has Gone into Labour

The Duchess of Cambridge has been admitted to hospital in the early stages of labour, Kensington Palace has confirmed. Kate, 33, was driven from her apartment at Kensington Palace to St Mary’s Hospital in Paddington, west London, at 6am 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 there has been much speculation all week that she may have to be induced.