Britain's Duchess of Cambridge pregnant

LONDON - Britain's St James's Palace has announced that the Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, is expecting a baby, local media reported on Monday.

A spokesman said Kate has been admitted to King Edward VII Hospital in central London with very acute morning sickness and is expected to stay for several days.

Members of the royal family and Kate's family are "delighted," he said.

Kate and Prince William were married at Westminster Abbey in April 2011.