Duke and Duchess of Cambridge expecting second child

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, William and Kate, are expecting their second child.

Clarence House confirmed the news this morning in a statement which read:

"Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are very pleased to announce that The Duchess of Cambridge is expecting their second child.

"The Queen and members of both families are delighted with the news.

"As with her first pregnancy, The Duchess is suffering from Hyperemesis Gravidarum. Her Royal Highness will no longer accompany The Duke of Cambridge on their planned engagement in Oxford today. The Duchess of Cambridge is being treated by doctors at Kensington Palace."

The couple's first baby, Prince George, was born on July 22 last year.