Sweet surprise: Palace delivers pastry to royal fans

London: The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have offered a sweet surprise to die-hard fans, sending luxury pastries to thank them for camping outside the hospital and awaiting the birth of the royal baby.

Kensington Palace says Prince William and Kate Middleton sent boxes of pastries and coffee to the five fans waiting in tents outside St. Mary's Hospital in London, where the royal couple plan for their second child to be born.

Kathy Martin, 50, from London, says the group noticed that the package came wrapped in pink ribbons. She says the fans "think it's a sign they are having a girl."

Amy Thompson, 14, says she's been camping for eight days. She says, "some people camp out for iPhones and concert tickets. I do this."