After months of waiting and speculation, Prince
William and Kate have given birth to a baby boy. The long-awaited royal baby was born this afternoon at a weight of 8 lbs., 6
oz. – 3.8 kilos – with Prince
William at the side of his wife, Kate Middleton.
No name has yet been released although the baby boy will have the official
title of the Prince of Cambridge.
In a statement issued four hours after
the birth, Kensington
Palace said: “Her Royal
Highness The Duchess of Cambridge was safely delivered of a son
at 4:24pm. 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. Her Royal Highness
and her child are both doing well and will remain in hospital overnight.” The palace said the prince’s name will be announced in "due course"
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