The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge with their first baby born on 22 July 2013

Britain’s Duchess of Cambridge has given birth to a baby girl, Kensington Palace has confirmed via a series of tweets.

Kensington Palace had announced early today that Kate Middleton, accompanied by her husband, Prince William, was admitted at 06.00 hours today at St Mary Hospital, Paddington, London and was in the early stages of labour.

HRH The Duchess of Cambridge was admitted at 06.00hrs to St Mary’s Hospital, Paddington, London and is in the early stages of labour.

— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) May 2, 2015

The palace also reported at 11.00 am, that she delivered a baby daughter at 8.34 a.m

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

— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) May 2, 2015

Royal fans welcome new baby

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

Framed Certificate of new Royal Baby on display at Buckingham Palace at 12.30 pm

According to Mail Online, Prime Minister David Cameron was among the first to congratulate the couple, writing on Twitter: ‘Congratulations to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on the birth of their baby girl.
‘I’m absolutely delighted for them.’

He was followed by Nick Clegg who said: ‘Congratulations to the Duke & Duchess of Cambridge on the birth of their new baby. Miriam & I wish them all the best as their family grows.’

Labour leader Ed Miliband also offered his congratulations, writing on Twitter: ‘Congratulations to the Duke and Duchess on the birth of their daughter. Wishing them lots of joy and happiness – and hopefully some sleep!’