Duchess of Cambridge gives birth to baby boy
The Royal family are "delighted" at the news of the new prince's safe arrival at St Mary's Hospital on Monday morning.
Monday 23 April 2018 13:59, UK
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have welcomed the latest Royal baby - a little brother for their two children George and Charlotte.
The prince arrived at 11.01am, weighing 8lb 7oz, Kensington Palace announced.
The world's media - along with a host of Royal watchers and well-wishers - have been gathered outside the Lindo Wing at St Mary's Hospital in London, eager to be the first to hear of the baby's arrival.
Kensington Palace said: "Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cambridge was safely delivered of a son at 1101hrs.
"The baby weighs 8lb 7oz. 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."
The Duchess was driven to hospital before 6am in the early stages of labour.
Bookies have been taking bets on the name of the baby, with Arthur currently the favourite.
The Royal baby has been born on St George's Day, which celebrates the patron saint of England.
It was announced last September that the Duke and Duchess were expecting their third baby, who is the fifth in line to the throne.
Like her two previous pregnancies, they had to announce the news before she had reached the 12-week stage because she was suffering from hyperemesis gravidarum, an extreme form of morning sickness.
In October, the Palace said the baby was due in April but her actual due date was never confirmed.
Barriers to create media pens and parking suspension signs have been in place outside the hospital since 9 April.
Kate is being looked after by a similar team of doctors and nurses that helped her through the births of Prince George in July 2013 and Princess Charlotte in May 2015.