The royal baby is finally here!
According to a statement posted on
The British Monarchy's Facebook page, Kate Middleton, The Duchess of Cambridge, safely gave birth to a boy at 4:24 p.m. BST on Monday, July 22, at St. Mary's Hospital in Central London. The baby weighed 8 pounds, 6 ounces. Kate's husband, Prince William, The Duke of Cambridge, was at her side during the birth.
The Queen, The Duke of Edinburgh, The Prince of Wales, The Duchess of Cornwall, Prince Harry and the rest of the members of both Kate and Prince William's families have been informed.
She and the baby are said to be doing well, according to the statement, and will stay in the hospital overnight.
The statement also included the following notes: