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Royal baby: Messages of congratulations flood in after birth Royal baby: Messages of congratulations flood in after birth
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Congratulatory messages are flooding in from around the world to mark the birth of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's son, the third in line to the throne.Congratulatory messages are flooding in from around the world to mark the birth of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's son, the third in line to the throne.
Prince William said the couple "could not be happier" following the birth of the boy, who weighed 8lb 6oz and is yet to be named, at 16:24 BST on Monday.Prince William said the couple "could not be happier" following the birth of the boy, who weighed 8lb 6oz and is yet to be named, at 16:24 BST on Monday.
Thousands of well-wishers descended on Buckingham Palace after the news broke.Thousands of well-wishers descended on Buckingham Palace after the news broke.
The royal birth will be marked later with gun salutes and the ringing of Westminster Abbey's bells.The royal birth will be marked later with gun salutes and the ringing of Westminster Abbey's bells.
The duke was at the private Lindo Wing of St Mary's Hospital, west London, for the birth - and stayed with Catherine and the baby overnight.The duke was at the private Lindo Wing of St Mary's Hospital, west London, for the birth - and stayed with Catherine and the baby overnight.
Leaving hospitalLeaving hospital
A Kensington Palace spokesman said it was "too early" to say whether they would leave hospital on Tuesday. The couple are expected to talk to their medical team before a decision is made.A Kensington Palace spokesman said it was "too early" to say whether they would leave hospital on Tuesday. The couple are expected to talk to their medical team before a decision is made.
BBC royal correspondent Peter Hunt said it was unlikely the Queen would visit her great-grandchild in hospital, adding - "she can of course see him privately once he leaves".BBC royal correspondent Peter Hunt said it was unlikely the Queen would visit her great-grandchild in hospital, adding - "she can of course see him privately once he leaves".
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.
It was then displayed on an ornate easel at Buckingham Palace where royal watchers and tourists are queuing in the rain to catch a glimpse. A written bulletin was then displayed on an easel at Buckingham Palace where royal watchers and tourists are queuing in the rain to catch a glimpse.
The palace has said the historic notice will only be on show for 24 hours, indicating it is likely to be removed just after 20:00.The palace has said the historic notice will only be on show for 24 hours, indicating it is likely to be removed just after 20:00.
Name announcementName announcement
The world now awaits the couple's choice of names for their son, with George the bookmakers' favourite, followed by James and Alexander.The world now awaits the couple's choice of names for their son, with George the bookmakers' favourite, followed by James and Alexander.
The birth of the prince means the monarchy has three generations of heirs to the throne for the first time since 1894.
BBC royal correspondent Nicholas Witchell said the scale of the international interest was "pretty awesome", and "quite threatening in a sense". He said the couple would be "knocked back" when they step out of the hospital.BBC royal correspondent Nicholas Witchell said the scale of the international interest was "pretty awesome", and "quite threatening in a sense". He said the couple would be "knocked back" when they step out of the hospital.
The arrival generated headlines and celebrations around the world, and prompted messages of goodwill to flood in:The arrival generated headlines and celebrations around the world, and prompted messages of goodwill to flood in:
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 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.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'
Following the announcement, a statement from Kensington Palace said: "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." Following the birth announcement, a statement from Kensington Palace said the Royal Family were "delighted".
It added that mother and baby were "doing well". The Duchess of Cornwall, on a two-day visit to Yorkshire with the Prince of Wales, said it was a "wonderfully uplifting moment for the country" and that mother and baby were "doing well".
The Prince of Wales, in a separate statement, said he and the Duchess of Cornwall were "overjoyed at the arrival of my first grandchild". The prince said he was "thrilled and very excited", as the couple were congratulated by well-wishers during a walkabout.
"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," said the prince in a statement on Monday night.
"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".Royal doctor Mr Setchell described the new arrival as a "wonderful baby, beautiful baby".
Prime Minister David Cameron, speaking outside Downing Street, hailed the "wonderful news".Prime Minister David Cameron, speaking outside Downing Street, hailed the "wonderful news".
The birth of the prince means the monarchy has three generations of heirs to the throne for the first time since 1894.
Nicholas Witchell said the third in line to the throne could expect to be brought up in a "secure and loving environment", shielded from many of the pressures of ordinary life but facing the specific challenges his position will bring.Nicholas Witchell said the third in line to the throne could expect to be brought up in a "secure and loving environment", shielded from many of the pressures of ordinary life but facing the specific challenges his position will bring.
The baby's future, he said, will be "a lifetime of public curiosity and, in due course, the responsibility of refreshing and taking forward the ancient institution that is the world's best-known hereditary monarchy".The baby's future, he said, will be "a lifetime of public curiosity and, in due course, the responsibility of refreshing and taking forward the ancient institution that is the world's best-known hereditary monarchy".