Kate
Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge, and Prince William have welcomed their third
child to the world … and it’s a boy!
According
to British newspaper the Daily Telegraph, the new prince was born at 11:01am
local time, weighing 8Ibs.
“Her
Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge was safely delivered of a son at
1101hrs. The baby weighs 8lbs 7oz. The Duke of Cambridge was present for the
birth. Her Royal Highness and her child are both doing well,” a tweet from the
Kensington Palace Twitter account reads.
According
to AFP news agency, it’s speculated that Arthur, Albert, Frederick, James and
Philip are the most likely names for the new prince.
Born at St. Mary’s Hospital, London
It
was early on Monday that the British media announced that Kate had gone to St.
Mary’s hospital, London, in order to deliver the third child of her and
William’s marriage.
Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge was admitted to St. Mary’s Hospital, Paddington, London earlier this morning in the early stages of labour.— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) April 23, 2018
The Duchess travelled by car from Kensington Palace to the Lindo Wing at St. Mary’s Hospital with The Duke of Cambridge.
Third child
Prince
William, the son of Prince Charles and the deceased, and dearly beloved, Diana,
Princess of Wales, married Kate Middleton in Westminster Abbey in London on
April 29, 2011. They already have two children: Prince George, 4, and Princess
Charlotte, 2.
The line of succession
The
birth of the new prince alters the line of succession – the child is the fifth
in line to inherit the British throne, behind Prince Charles, Prince William,
Prince George and Princess Charlotte.
Below you can watch Sky News television broadcast from
outside St. Mary’s hospital:
Source : newsner.com