Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, the wife of Prince William, gave birth to their third child on Monday, a son who becomes the fifth in line to the British throne.
The Duke of Cambridge was present for the birth, at 11 a.m. local time at St. Mary’s Hospital in Paddington, west London, KensingtonPalace said.
The newest baby boy to the royal family weighs 8lbs 7oz (3.8 kilograms), and both mother and baby are “doing well,” according to the Palace.
“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,” Kensington Palace said in a statement on Twitter.
Prince George and Princess Charlotte arrived at the hospital with their father Prince William on Monday. They looked all excited and happy to welcome their baby brother!
We congratulate the both Duke and Dutchess for this great news.