It's a prince! On Monday, the world
welcomed the newest addition to the royal family and
the future heir to England's throne. Palace officials
confirmed the arrival of His Royal Highness the Prince of Cambridge, born at
St. Mary's Hospital at 4:24 p.m. BST, and weighing 8 lbs. 6 oz..
"We could not be happier," said Prince William in a statement released by the palace shortly after the birth of his son. He was at his wife's side during her delivery, unlike past royals. Both mother and child are doing fine, the palace confirmed.
"Her Royal Highness and her child are both doing well and will remain in hospital overnight," palace officials stated in a press release. The name of the future monarch will be released "in due course."
The newborn is officially called the Prince of Cambridge. He is the first royal to use that title in 100 years.
"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," according to
the brief statement emailed to members of the press, many of whom have been
camped outside of St. Mary's Hospital for days.
Prince Charles elaborated in a statement released through Clarence House. He said he is "enormously proud and happy to be a grandfather for the first time."
Prince Charles elaborated in a statement released through Clarence House. He said he is "enormously proud and happy to be a grandfather for the first time."
"Both my wife and I are overjoyed at the
arrival of my first grandchild," he added. "It is an incredibly
special moment for William and Catherine and we are so thrilled for them on the
birth of their baby boy."
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