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| And so it begins. The pregnant Duchess of Cambridge remained in hospital on Tuesday morning, while outside the massed ranks of the international media waited – for developments. | And so it begins. The pregnant Duchess of Cambridge remained in hospital on Tuesday morning, while outside the massed ranks of the international media waited – for developments. |
| Frankly, there were few facts for the rows of weary presenters filling airtime on TV channels across the globe, some of whom had been working through the night. | Frankly, there were few facts for the rows of weary presenters filling airtime on TV channels across the globe, some of whom had been working through the night. |
| But cameras were trained on the entrance to the private King Edward VII hospital in central London to photograph any visitors. | But cameras were trained on the entrance to the private King Edward VII hospital in central London to photograph any visitors. |
| The duchess, who is suffering from acute morning sickness known as hyperemesis gravidrum, was expected to be in hospital for several days, St James's Palace said on Monday. | The duchess, who is suffering from acute morning sickness known as hyperemesis gravidrum, was expected to be in hospital for several days, St James's Palace said on Monday. |
| It is understood she is less than 12 weeks pregnant, possibly only two months. The duchess is likely to be taking anti-sickness tablets and have a drip in her arm so she can receive fluids intravenously. | It is understood she is less than 12 weeks pregnant, possibly only two months. The duchess is likely to be taking anti-sickness tablets and have a drip in her arm so she can receive fluids intravenously. |
| William, who drove his wife to hospital on Monday afternoon from her parents' home in Berkshire, returned at around 11.30am on Tuesday. Her parents, Carole and Michael Middleton, and sister, Pippa, were also expected to visit later. | William, who drove his wife to hospital on Monday afternoon from her parents' home in Berkshire, returned at around 11.30am on Tuesday. Her parents, Carole and Michael Middleton, and sister, Pippa, were also expected to visit later. |
| International interest in the royal baby, who will be third in line to the throne, is intense. Camera crews descended on Monday evening, an early indication of the level of media interest the couple will endure throughout the pregnancy and beyond. | International interest in the royal baby, who will be third in line to the throne, is intense. Camera crews descended on Monday evening, an early indication of the level of media interest the couple will endure throughout the pregnancy and beyond. |
| Parking bays outside the hospital were suspended on Monday night. Rather alarmingly the notice said the suspension would remain until March 2013. "Hope we're not going to be here that long," said one photographer. | Parking bays outside the hospital were suspended on Monday night. Rather alarmingly the notice said the suspension would remain until March 2013. "Hope we're not going to be here that long," said one photographer. |
| The American network ABC, called in 11 production crew for the hospital watch. Australian networks, because of the time difference, were broadcasting through the night. | The American network ABC, called in 11 production crew for the hospital watch. Australian networks, because of the time difference, were broadcasting through the night. |
| "There's lots to talk about. Speculating on the baby's name. Reassuring viewers that Kate is OK and it's just morning sickness. Speculating on whether, because of the acute morning sickness, it might be twins," said one sleep-deprived journalist. | "There's lots to talk about. Speculating on the baby's name. Reassuring viewers that Kate is OK and it's just morning sickness. Speculating on whether, because of the acute morning sickness, it might be twins," said one sleep-deprived journalist. |
| Mexican crews jostled with Japanese for space. Germany was well represented too. | Mexican crews jostled with Japanese for space. Germany was well represented too. |
| "It's the fact she is pregnant, something everyone has been waiting for. She and William are not just British royals, they are international celebrities. The interest in Germany is immense," said one. | "It's the fact she is pregnant, something everyone has been waiting for. She and William are not just British royals, they are international celebrities. The interest in Germany is immense," said one. |
| Congratulations continued to flood in. Julia Gillard, the prime minister of Australia, called it "delightful news" and said it would "bring joy to many around the world". John Key, her counterpart in New Zealand, said the nation would sympathise with Kate's condition and wished her a speedy recovery. | Congratulations continued to flood in. Julia Gillard, the prime minister of Australia, called it "delightful news" and said it would "bring joy to many around the world". John Key, her counterpart in New Zealand, said the nation would sympathise with Kate's condition and wished her a speedy recovery. |
| Jay Carney, press secretary to Barack Obama, said: "On behalf of everyone here in the White House, beginning with the president and the first lady, we extend our congratulations to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on the welcome news this morning out of London that they are expecting their first child." | Jay Carney, press secretary to Barack Obama, said: "On behalf of everyone here in the White House, beginning with the president and the first lady, we extend our congratulations to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on the welcome news this morning out of London that they are expecting their first child." |
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