(London) – Prince William’s wife Kate has given birth to a baby boy who will one day inherit the British throne, Kensington Palace said in a statement. “Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge was safely delivered of a son at 4:24 pm (1524 GMT),” said the statement. “The baby weighs 8 lbs 6 oz. (3.8 kilos). Kate and her child were both “doing well” and will remain in hospital overnight”, it added.
“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,” stated the palace press release. Crowds cheered outside Buckingham Palace as the long-awaited news was finally announced at 8:30 pm local time.
