6:40am
Kensington Palace announced on Twitter that the Duchess of Cambridge was admitted to hospital at approximately 6:00am this morning.
via Kensington Palace Twitter Feed
The Duke and Duchess travelled to the Lindo Wing from Kensington Palace via car.
via Kensington Palace Twitter Feed
7:00am
Tim Rooke shared a picture from the Lindo Wing, which shows two policeman at the door of the Lindo Wing. This is the first picture to confirming what is going on inside!
via Tim Rooke Twitter Feed
7:25am
There is a very good and very in-detail article at the Daily Mail, written by our favourite Royal reporter - Rebecca English. It has a very good part about the new succession line. Rebecca has also reported that although this baby will be the spare to the heir, it will still hold the title HRH Prince of Princess of Cambridge. This is a title they will be granted by their great-grandmother - The Queen.
7:38am
The Prime Minister, David Cameron, has given his best wishes via Twitter for the couple...
via David Cameron Twitter
7:50am
The Telegraph is also running a Live Blog on their website which you can check out here.
8:00am
Kensington Palace press offices have confirmed:
"The Duchess's labour is progressing normally."
This is very good news, however, Kate was admitted at around 5:30am with Prince George and he wasn't born till almost 4:30pm later that day. It was officially announced a few hours later so that the couple could spend some time alone with the newborn. It is thought that the same will happen today, so we don't expect any official announcement until much later today!
11:10am
How wrong I have been, Kensington Palace have just announced that the Duchess of Cambridge has been safely delivered of a baby girl at 8:34am. I very speedy labour this time!
The baby weighs 8lb3oz and the Duke of Cambridge was present at the birth.
The Queen, The Duke of Edinburgh, The Prince of Wales & The Duchess of Cornwall, Prince Harry and members of both families have been told of the exciting news.
It is very exciting news and how lovely that it is a little baby girl. With the birth being so much earlier than we had originally anticipated, it is possible that the Duke and Duchess may leave the Lindo Wing later today, if there have been no complications!
12:55pm
Tower Bridge has been lit up in pink in celebration of a baby girl!
photo via Paul Harrison Twitter Feed
The Royal Navy spelt out 'SISTER' on the HMS Lancaster.
photo via Royal Navy Twitter Feed
1:25pm
It is the first sign of confirmation that they family will leave the hospital today - Kate's hairdresser, Amanda Cook-Tucker, has been seen arriving at The Lindo Wing.
photo via Emily Nash Twitter Feed
3:30pm
The Queen is out in North Yorkshire today wearing pink - a very nice touch!
photo via The Telegraph
4:00pm
Prince William has left the Lindo Wing to go and pick Prince George up and bring him back to meet his new little sister. You can view the video here.
photo via The Daily Mail
4:15pm
Prince William and Prince George have arrived back at the Lindo Wing. Prince George gave us a royal wave. How cute?!
photo via The Telegraph
..and a little kiss from his Dad.
photo via The Daily Mail
4:50pm
Whilst we await the announcement that the family will leave the Lindo Wing today our minds have naturally now turned to fashion - what will she wear?
Last time it was late July and so much warmer, I imagine it will be much warmer attire today. Last time Kate wore a bespoke Jenny Packham dress in an appropriate pale blue, Pied a Terre wedges and Kiki McDonough citrine earrings.
What do you think she will wear today?
5:30pm
Kensington Palace have announced that the Duchess of Cambridge will be leaving hospital this evening and that Prince George has now returned to Kensington Palace.
via Kensington Palace Twitter Feed
It is very exciting news and I am very much looking forward to seeing them and the new addition to the Cambridge family. It is thought they will be leaving in about an hour.
6:00pm
It is thought that an official departure is imminent and could happen within the next 5-10 minutes.
6:10pm
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge with their new Princess have left the Lindo Wing.
photo via The Daily Mail
The Duke Duchess did not stay out for very long, unlike last time and did not answer any questions. I was disappointed and a little surprised that they didn't choose to say anything, as people had been waiting so long to see them!
The little Princess was fast asleep.
photo via The Daily Mail
The Duchess has opted not to wear pink, which many of us thought she would. Instead she chose a two-tone dress in pale yellow and white. It is thought to be another bespoke piece by Jenny Packham - that is who she chose the last time.
photo via The Daily Mail
What a wonderful and exciting day it has been. I hope my Live Blog has kept you well informed throughout the day! I will be back later with a new post about what The Duchess has worn!
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