It's A Girl! Duchess Of Cambridge Gives Birth To Daughter

The Duchess of Cambridge has safely given birth to a baby girl in hospital this morning, it has been announced.

Kate Middleton welcomed her second child to the world in a private wing of the St Mary's Hospital in Paddington, London - having gone into labour yesterday.

Kensington Palace broke the news in an email to the press, swiftly followed by a series of tweets.

"Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge was safely delivered of a daughter at 8.34am," it was announced.

"The baby weighs 8lbs 3oz.  The Duke of Cambridge was present for the birth.

"The Queen, The Duke of Edinburgh, The Prince of Wales & The Duchess of Cornwall, Prince Harry & members of both families have been informed.

"Her Royal Highness and her child are both doing well."

Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge was safely delivered of a daughter at 8.34am.

— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) May 2, 2015

The baby weighs 8lbs 3oz. The Duke of Cambridge was present for the birth.

— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) May 2, 2015

The Queen, The Duke of Edinburgh, The Prince of Wales & The Duchess of Cornwall, Prince Harry & members of both families have been informed

— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) May 2, 2015

Her Royal Highness and her child are both doing well.

— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) May 2, 2015

No name has yet been revealed, but bookies have made Alice the favourite - followed by Charlotte, Victoria, Elizabeth and Diana.

The new arrival is fourth in line to the throne.