It has been made official by the Kensington Palace that the
duchess of Cambridge gave birth to a boy. Princess Kate who was adimitted in Hospital in the early hours of the morning, has given birth to a prince. She gave birth at 04:24 p.m. BST
at St Mary's Hospital in Paddington, west London in the suite where the royal
family are delivered. The baby weighed 8lb 6oz. A statement proclaiming the
prince’s birth has been officially displayed on an ornate easel in the
forecourt of Buckingham palace. The announcement was made 4 hours after the baby was born. |
| official statement about the birth of baby boy |
According to the palace officials the duchess and the baby
are in good health "doing well" and will stay in hospital overnight. The
declaration was signed by the Queen's gynecologist Mr. Marcus Setchell, who headed
the medical team which delivered the baby and thereafter was taken by a royal
aide from Hospital to the palace in company of the police escort.
The document read: "Her Royal Highness, the Duchess of
Cambridge was safely delivered of a son at 4.24 p.m. local time today. Her Royal Highness
and her child are both doing well."
The Kensington Palace press release
said the Duke of Cambridge was present during delivery time birth. It stated
that: "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 Duke of Cambridge said; “We could not be
happier”.
The new baby is third in line to the throne after Prince Charles and
Prince William. The duke will spend anight in the hospital with his the family.
According to
Buckingham spokesperson the Royal Mint will give babies born on the same day as
the new prince a special silver penny to mark the occasion. A total of 2,013 of
the coins have been minted and parents will have 60 days after the birth to
claim the special present which will come in a pink or blue pouch depending on
the sex of the baby
Messages have started flowing in from dignitaries in and outside England. Prime Minister David Cameron mentioned on Twitter:
"I'm delighted for the Duke and Duchess now their son has been born. The
whole country will celebrate. They'll make wonderful parents."
Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg said
on Twitter: "Congratulations to The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. Good
news to make the whole country smile."
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Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg, who has now issued a statement, saying:
"Miriam and I want to congratulate The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on
the birth of their son. This is wonderful news which will make the whole
country smile.
"The
arrival of a first child is a very special time and we send our very best
wishes to The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and indeed to all couples who
have become proud parents on this very special day.
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
Labour leader Ed Miliband, also writing on Twitter, said: "Many
congratulations to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. I wish them and their son
all happiness and good health."
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