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The Duchess of Cambridge has given birth to a baby boy, Kensington Palace has announced. The baby was delivered at 16:24 BST at St Mary's Hospital in Paddington, west London, weighing 8lb 6oz.

The Duke of Cambridge said in a statement the couple "could not be happier". He and the duchess will remain in the hospital overnight.

The news has been displayed on an easel in the forecourt of Buckingham Palace in line with tradition.

A bulletin - signed by the Queen's gynaecologist Marcus Setchell, who led the medical team that delivered the baby - was taken by a royal aide from St Mary's to the palace under police escort.

The document said: "Her Royal Highness, the Duchess of Cambridge was safely delivered of a son at 4.24pm today.
"Her Royal Highness and her child are both doing well."

When the news was announced, a large cheer went up from well-wishers and journalists outside the hospital while a large crowd greeted the posting of the bulletin outside Buckingham Palace.

The Kensington Palace press release said the Duke of Cambridge was present for the birth of his son, who will be known as the Prince of Cambridge and who is third in line to the throne.

"The Queen, The Duke of Edinburgh, The Prince of Wales, The Duchess of Cornwall, Prince Harry and members of both families have been informed and are delighted with the news," it said.

A Kensington Palace spokesman said the names of the baby - who was delivered in the private Lindo Wing of St Mary's - would be announced in due course.

The Prince of Wales, in a separate statement, said he and the Duchess of Cornwall were "overjoyed at the arrival of my first grandchild.

"It is an incredibly special moment for William and Catherine and we are so thrilled for them on the birth of their baby boy," he added.

"Grandparenthood is a unique moment in anyone's life, as countless kind people have told me in recent months, so I am enormously proud and happy to be a grandfather for the first time and we are eagerly looking forward to seeing the baby in the near future."

BBC royal correspondent Peter Hunt said the duke and duchess spent time bonding with their son before they told the family their news.

Royal doctor Mr Setchell described the new arrival as "wonderful baby, beautiful baby", our correspondent added.

Prime Minister David Cameron, speaking outside Downing Street, hailed the "wonderful news".

"It is an important moment in the life of our nation but I suppose, above all, it's a wonderful moment for a warm and loving couple who've got a brand new baby boy," he added.

He said the Royal Family could "know that a proud nation is celebrating with a very proud and happy couple tonight".

Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond said: "I am sure that people across Scotland will be absolutely thrilled to hear the news of the birth of a baby boy to the Royal couple and will want to join me in wishing the proud parents many congratulations."

And Welsh First Minister Carwyn Jones congratulated the couple "on behalf of the people of Wales" as "they enter their journey into parenthood".

The Archbishop of Canterbury, meanwhile, said he was "delighted to congratulate the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on the arrival of their baby boy".

"Along with millions here and around the world, I share in their joy at this special time," he added.

"May God bless this family with love, health and happiness in their shared life ahead."

Catherine and Prince William had arrived at the hospital at 06:00 BST ahead of a Kensington Palace announcement that she was in the early stages of labour.

The world's media had been camped outside St Mary's for days in anticipation of the birth. (BBC) (Pictures courtesy REUTERS)





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  • hendry Tuesday, 23 July 2013 06:40 AM

    Sri Lanka they are born with tuggery blood to the poltician they are not prince or princes ... little tugs - when they becme big use the parents name and carry out work for thier benifit.

    Tintin Tuesday, 23 July 2013 11:58 AM

    Haiyo...this is 2013! Get over it!

    Anderezja Tuesday, 23 July 2013 08:30 AM

    Because one day he will head the Commonwealth of which we are a member. Of course the way we are disregarding Commonwealth values we may be kicked out by the time the Price becomes head.

    MagodisThuma Tuesday, 23 July 2013 08:29 AM

    An another crown prince who'll never become a King !

    sana Tuesday, 23 July 2013 08:33 AM

    this is a sad day for sri Lanka as they killed last king we ad in sri lanka, dont be a shamefull sri lankan to celebrtae this,
    shame shamen same...

    John Fernandez Tuesday, 23 July 2013 08:28 AM

    Don't ask questions.....just be happy!

    Nishantha Tuesday, 23 July 2013 08:13 AM

    Ya that's true you are not that important person to know this news. For us it is an important news.

    MagodisThuma Tuesday, 23 July 2013 08:12 AM

    All the problems of England are over !

    Gaz Tuesday, 23 July 2013 07:17 AM

    we will have a similar parties when NR's wife gives birth..

    Thomas Ranger Tuesday, 23 July 2013 06:41 AM

    Hip, Hip, Hooray

    ajith Tuesday, 23 July 2013 12:00 AM

    why out HE mr is late in making a congratulatory announcement. hope his rollroyce diplomacy will work soon. via DM Android App

    peter Tuesday, 23 July 2013 04:58 AM

    So why is this important to us?

    AMYN CHATOOR Tuesday, 23 July 2013 04:50 AM

    Dearest Prince William and Duchess Kate,
    My heartfelt sincere and warm congratulatory wishes to You Both on the rejoicing and happy news of the birth of Baby Boy. May God's Showered and Choicest Blessings be with the new born, and we Pray that he be Blessed with Eternal Happiness, Peace, Longeivity and Good Health today and always. Once again my Heartfelt Cngratulatory Wshes, and May God's Bessings always be with the new born Baby Boy.
    With Best Regards Amyn Chatoor - Sri Lanka.

    be fair Tuesday, 23 July 2013 04:40 AM

    Best wish to the new parents.
    Wonder what Wimal W has to say to this and our interest in this?

    Maha Rajaneni Tuesday, 23 July 2013 04:39 AM

    Shall we name him Henry, any guesses?.

    Maha Rajaneni Tuesday, 23 July 2013 04:14 AM

    Congratulations!. We knew it....

    Indi Tuesday, 23 July 2013 03:45 AM

    So true!

    raspi Tuesday, 23 July 2013 12:00 AM

    Congrats.im pretty sure that this kid will never growup snd beat up others via DM Android App

    Sherlock & watson Tuesday, 23 July 2013 01:48 AM

    Some are born to be king's without any power and in sri lanka we have we have made a king with enormous powers

    Indi Tuesday, 23 July 2013 01:10 AM

    All the very best to the newly born Prince and his parents,.May God Bless Them abundantly.


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