Queen Elizabeth 'thrilled' about William and Kate's son,
who is 3rd in line to throne..
Prince William and his wife Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, have named their new son George Alexander Louis, a day after the infant prince had his debut to the world when his mother emerged with him in her arms from St. Mary's Hospital in London.
Kensington Palace made the announcement Wednesday evening.
The world’s most famous infant finally has a name: the little prince will be called George Alexander Louis, His Royal Highness Prince George of Cambridge, Clarence House revealed on Wednesday.
There have been six kings with the name of George, but none named Alexander or Louis.
The announcement raises speculation that if he were to become king the new prince would choose the name George VII, but there is no guarantee that as monarch he would use his first name. His great-great-grandfather, George VI, was christened Albert Frederick Arthur George and used his fourth name when he came to the throne.
The Telegraph reported that broadcasters at Kensington Palace were asking “is it ‘Lou-ey’ or ‘Lou-iss?’”
The announcement comes as palace officials say Prince William and his wife Kate are spending “private and quiet time for them to get to know their son” — and, perhaps, to figure out ways to shield him from intense public and media interest.
At least the relationship got off to a good start. The baby slept through his first photo op outside London’s St. Mary’s Hospital, while his parents beamed as they chatted easily with reporters. For a Royal Family that has had a fraught relationship with the media, it was a positive sign.
The royal baby is by far the most highly celebrated tot of the decade,
which means he was also the most highly anticipated baby
before Kate gave birth on July 22.
So highly anticipated, in fact, that dedicated fans and press
were camped outside of the Lindo Wing of St. Mary’s Hospital
for nearly three weeks just to catch a glimpse of the new family
and witness the excitement once Kate actually went into labor.
most of the fans and press are still likely lined up because they want
to get The first glimpse of baby Cambridge.
23rd July 2013....finally...
Kate Middleton & Prince William Reveal Royal Baby On Hospital Steps.
A beaming Prince William and his wife, Kate, emerged from a London hospital on Tuesday with their newborn baby boy, presenting the world with a first glimpse of the prince who is third in line to the British throne.
The royal couple appeared happy and relaxed as they waved at the crowds of journalists and onlookers gathered outside London’s St. Mary’s Hospital, posing for photographs and joking with reporters.
Princess Kate, wearing a baby blue polka dot Jenny Packham dress, smiled and waved as she stepped out from the hospital doors with the future monarch in her arms.
“It’s very emotional. It’s such a special time. I think any parent will know what this feeling feels like,” she told journalists.
She then gave the baby to her husband, who, cradling their child, said: “He’s got her looks, thankfully. He’s got a good pair of lungs on him, that’s for sure.”
Prince William added: “He’s a big boy. He’s quite heavy,” and laughed when a reporter asked him about the baby’s hair.
“He’s got way more than me, thank God,” he said.
The prince said they are still determining what to name the baby.
The couple re-entered the hospital to place the child in a car seat before re-emerging to get into an SUV. Prince William drove the couple away. Palace officials said they will head to an apartment in Kensington Palace.
The young family’s first public appearance together has been the moment that the world’s media and crowds of onlookers camped outside the hospital had long been waiting for, and the photographs snapped on Tuesday are likely to be reprinted for decades as the baby grows into adulthood and his role as a future king.
The appearance recalls a similar appearance three decades ago, when Princess Diana and Prince Charles carried the newborn Prince William out to pose for photographs on the same steps in 1982.
Earlier, grandparents Prince Charles, his wife, Camilla, and Michael and Carole Middleton, Princess Kate’s parents were the first relatives to visit the young family at the hospital.
Prince Charles called the baby “marvellous,” while a beaming Ms. Carole Middleton described the infant as “absolutely beautiful.”
The couple’s Kensington Palace office said Princess Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge, gave birth to the 8 pound, 6 ounce (3.8 kg) baby boy at 4.24 p.m. on Monday.
The news was greeted with shrieks of joy and excited applause by hundreds of Britons and tourists gathered outside the hospital and Buckingham Palace.
Revellers staged impromptu parties at both locations, and large crowds crushed against the palace gates to try to catch a glimpse and a photograph of the golden easel placed there to formally announce the birth.
In London, gun salutes were fired, celebratory lights came on, and bells chimed at Westminster Abbey, where Prince William and Princess Kate wed in a lavish ceremony that drew millions of television viewers worldwide.
A Buckingham Palace spokesman said the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh
are delighted at the news that Kate has given birth to a son.
The Duchess of Cambridge was hoping for a son and her wish has come true, after she gave birth to a baby boy at 4.24pm.
The Duke of Cambridge was present for the birth of his son who weighed 8lbs 6oz. "We could not be happier," he said in a statement.
"Her Royal Highness and her child are both doing well and will remain in hospital overnight," Kensington Palace said in a statement.
Crowds at Buckingham Palace screamed with excitement as the news spread
"The Duke of Cambridge was present for the birth. 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."
The Prince of Wales said that he was "enormously proud and happy to be a grandfather for the first time", adding that it was "an incredibly special moment for William and Catherine".
Royal fans outside St Mary's Hospital rejoiced on hearing the news
In a touching statement, Charles said: "Both my wife and I are 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.
"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."
Palace spokesman Ed Perkins handed notice of the birth to the official car
It is understood the Queen was informed of the birth in a phone call from William, though the Royal Family will not visit the hospital as it demands an extra level of security which could cause disruption.
Her Majesty arrived back at Buckingham Palace this afternoon after spending the weekend at Windsor Castle.
A beaming David Cameron declared the birth "an important moment in the life of our nation".
The official notice of birth is placed outside Buckingham Palace
Speaking outside 10 Downing Street, the Prime Minister said: "It is wonderful news from St Mary's, Paddington and I am sure that right across the country, and indeed right across the Commonwealth, people will be celebrating and wishing the royal couple well.
"It is an important moment in the life of our nation but, I suppose, above all it is a wonderful moment for a warm and loving couple who have got a brand new baby boy.
The official statement
"It has been a remarkable few years for our royal family - a royal wedding that captured people's hearts, that extraordinary and magnificent jubilee and now this royal birth - all from a family that has given this nation so much incredible service."
US president Barack Obama and his wife Michelle have congratulated the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on the "joyous occasion of the birth of their first child", adding: "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. Given the special relationship between us, the American people are pleased to join with the people of the United Kingdom as they celebrate the birth of the young prince."
A Town Crier outside St Mary's Hospital announces the birth
Confirmation of the Royal birth arrived by car in the form of an official statement, carried by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's press secretary.
The statement, on Buckingham Palace headed paper, was brought out for public inspection on the easel by Badar Azim, a footman with the Royal Household, and Ailsa Anderson, the Queen's press secretary.
It was signed by the Queen's gynaecologist Marcus Setchell, who led the medical team that delivered Kate's baby.
The large waiting crowds cheer as they read the news on an easel
Three were three cheers of "hip hip hooray," as the crowd outside the palace gates swelled to more than 10 deep.
Many had been waiting patiently for confirmation of the birth ever since news broke of the Duchess going into labour this morning.
Grown men were seen riding on friends' shoulders, while others used step ladders to get an elevated position.
Royal watchers at the Palace celebrate after the 12-hour wait for the news
Kasey Coffee, 21, from Washington in the US, said she had spent three hours queuing ahead of the royal announcement.
"The atmosphere in the crowd was awesome. Everybody was excited, then we heard a shriek that it was a boy - everybody was cheering and jumping. It was an incredible thing to be part of history."
Police were sent in with the crowds, as many scrambled to get the best vantage point.
The crowd at St Mary's react with joy after news of the heir was confirmed
But the wait to see the easel, designed to bring an end to a 12-hour vigil at the palace gates for some, proved too much.
One woman left having tried for half an hour to get closer to the front of the crowd, without success. She said: "I'm pleased we tried to see it, but it was just too difficult. It was impossible to get any closer."
Well-wishers from around the globe rejoiced as news of the birth of the royal baby spread.
Celebrations: crowds are continuing to gather outside the Palace
Foreign Secretary William Hague said: "My warmest congratulations to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.
"Wonderful news and a happy moment for our country and Overseas Territories."
Canada's prime minister Stephen Harper sent his "heartfelt congratulations" to the couple and the royal family on behalf of all Canadians.
Britain rejoices: monarchists celebrate on Victoria fountain at the Palace
Outgoing Chief Rabbi Lord Sacks tweeted "Mazal Tov" to the happy couple. "We wish them blessings, good health, and joy in becoming parents," he added.
First Minister Alex Salmond led Scotland's congratulations to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on the birth of their baby son.
Mr 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."
Members of the public celebrate outside St Mary's Hospital
Residents of the village where the Duchess of Cambridge grew up said tonight they were overjoyed with the news that one of their own is a future king.
John Haley, owner of the Old Boot Inn near the Duchess's parents' home in Bucklebury, Berkshire, said: "It's just amazing news. When we heard the announcement it was a boy, the place just exploded."
Mr Haley, who attended the royal wedding in 2011, added: "We are all having a massive party, it's a great atmosphere and it's all kicked off. It's great that Kate and her son are doing well."
Well-wishers gathered outside the Palace all evening
The Duchess's former music teacher Daniel Nicholls, who taught her piano from 11 to 14 and who still lives near Bucklebury, said: "It's absolutely amazing news. I think they are going to be wonderful parents.
"I believe they are going to come here to the village with the child and I know that Kate's parents Michael and Carole will be a great support. Is he too young to start learning the piano? Maybe in the future..."
Tessy Ojo, CEO of the Diana Award scheme, an initiative which recognises teenagers who make outstanding contributions to their communities, spoke of Prince William's mother.
The news is broadcast across London from the BT Tower
"Today Diana, Princess of Wales, would have been a proud grandmother," she said.
"Her legacy continues through the inspirational work of these young people who carry this honour, set up in her memory, with pride."
The new royal baby is third in line to the throne and a future king. A great-grandchild to the Queen - her third - the newborn will also one day be crowned sovereign.
If the baby follows after the Prince of Wales and the Duke of Cambridge as king, he will be the 43rd monarch since William the Conqueror obtained the crown of England.
The baby's uncle, Prince Harry, now moves to fourth in line to the throne, while the Duke of York shifts down to fifth and Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie to sixth and seventh place.
"ROYAL PRINCE BABY" is HERE.... The birth of a new heir to the throne has been breathlessly anticipated since William and Kate wed on April 29, 2011, in a lavish ceremony at Westminster Abbey.
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The Duchess of Cambridge was admitted to St Mary's Hospital in the early hours of the morning in the UK, or around 3pm (AEST).
"The Duchess of Cambridge has been admitted this morning to St. Mary’s Hospital, Paddington, London in the early stages of labour,” a royal spokesman said.
She was rushed to the west London hospital by car around 6am local time and was accompanied by her husband Prince William.
The Duchess was admitted to a private wing of the hospital as the media pack that has been hovering around the royal couple for weeks entered a frenzy.
Middleton was due to give birth in mid-July so the baby appear to have come around a week early.
The couple have said they are unaware of the gender of their baby, who will become third in-line to inherit the throne currently occupied by the child's grandmother Queen Elizabeth II.
After a recent change in the law, the baby will also be made an HRH (His or Her Royal Highness) and given the title Prince or Princess of Cambridge.
The baby does not necessarily need to have a surname — but if William and Kate want it to have one, they can choose between Mountbatten-Windsor, Wales and Cambridge.
The last time a serving monarch had the chance to meet a great grandchild born in direct succession to the crown was almost 120 years ago.
