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Royal baby: Thousands celebrate at Buckingham Palace | Royal baby: Thousands celebrate at Buckingham Palace |
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Thousands of well-wishers descended on Buckingham Palace on Monday night to celebrate the birth of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's baby boy. | Thousands of well-wishers descended on Buckingham Palace on Monday night to celebrate the birth of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's baby boy. |
Many tried to glimpse a formal bulletin announcing the 16:24 BST delivery of the baby, who weighed 8lb 6oz. | Many tried to glimpse a formal bulletin announcing the 16:24 BST delivery of the baby, who weighed 8lb 6oz. |
The birth will be marked later with a series of gun salutes and the ringing of Westminster Abbey's bells. | |
Prince William said the couple "could not be happier". Kensington Palace said the baby would be named in due course. | Prince William said the couple "could not be happier". Kensington Palace said the baby would be named in due course. |
The duke stayed with Catherine and the new arrival - the third in line to the throne - overnight at the private Lindo Wing of St Mary's Hospital, west London. | The duke stayed with Catherine and the new arrival - the third in line to the throne - overnight at the private Lindo Wing of St Mary's Hospital, west London. |
BBC royal correspondent Peter Hunt said it was unclear how long the baby would be kept in. | BBC royal correspondent Peter Hunt said it was unclear how long the baby would be kept in. |
The world now awaits the couple's choice of names for their son, who will be known as the Prince of Cambridge. | The world now awaits the couple's choice of names for their son, who will be known as the Prince of Cambridge. |
George is the bookmakers' favourite, followed by James and Alexander. | George is the bookmakers' favourite, followed by James and Alexander. |
At 14:00 BST, the King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery will stage a 41-gun salute in Green Park, after riding past Buckingham Palace. | |
At the same time, the Honourable Artillery Company - the City of London's army reserve regiment - will fire a 62-gun salute from Gun Wharf at the Tower of London. | At the same time, the Honourable Artillery Company - the City of London's army reserve regiment - will fire a 62-gun salute from Gun Wharf at the Tower of London. |
And the church bells of Westminster Abbey, where William and Catherine were married in April 2011, are expected to ring out for three hours from 14:00. | |
'Doing well' | 'Doing well' |
After the new arrival was announced in a statement issued by Kensington Palace, a large cheer went up from well-wishers and journalists outside the hospital. | After the new arrival was announced in a statement issued by Kensington Palace, a large cheer went up from well-wishers and journalists outside the hospital. |
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 Buckingham Palace under police escort. | 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 Buckingham Palace under police escort. |
It was then displayed on an easel in the forecourt of Buckingham Palace in line with tradition. | It was then displayed on an easel in the forecourt of Buckingham Palace in line with tradition. |
The notice announced the delivery of the baby, adding: "Her Royal Highness and her child are both doing well." | The notice announced the delivery of the baby, adding: "Her Royal Highness and her child are both doing well." |
Kensington Palace said the Duke of Cambridge was present for the birth of his son. | |
"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," a statement said. | |
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. | "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." | "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." |
Royal doctor Mr Setchell described the new arrival as a "wonderful baby, beautiful baby", our correspondent added. | |
Prime Minister David Cameron, speaking outside Downing Street, hailed the "wonderful news". | 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. | "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". | 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." | 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". | 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". | 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," added the Most Reverend Justin Welby. | |
"May God bless this family with love, health and happiness in their shared life ahead." | "May God bless this family with love, health and happiness in their shared life ahead." |
And US president Barack Obama was among foreign leaders to send their good wishes, saying of the duke and duchess: "We wish them all the happiness and blessings parenthood brings. The child enters the world at a time of promise and opportunity for our two nations." | And US president Barack Obama was among foreign leaders to send their good wishes, saying of the duke and duchess: "We wish them all the happiness and blessings parenthood brings. The child enters the world at a time of promise and opportunity for our two nations." |