The news that the Royal couple were expecting a baby broke yesterday. It’s believed the were forced to reveal the pregnancy early as Kate was suffering from severe morning sickness.

The Duchess is being treated at King Edward VII Hospital, it’s believed that she will remain there for a number of days.

It’s been revealed that doctors at the hospital have put her on a  drip to rehydrate her after the sickness.

After feeling unwell at her parent’s home in Berkshire, concerned William drove the Duchess to the hospital. He waited with her for hours, before he left at 8.15pm last night.

As well as the British public, the Queen learned of the pregnancy news yesterday.

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