The Duchess of Cambridge has given birth to a son, Kensington Palace has confirmed.
The baby weighed 8lbs 6oz and was born at 4.24pm.
Crowds cheer after hearing of the royal baby announcement at St Mary's hospital on Monday evening. The palace said in a statement: "Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge was safely delivered of a son at 4.24pm. The baby weighs 8lbs 6oz. The Duke of Cambridge was present for the birth.
The Prince of Wales said that he was "enormously proud and happy to be a grandfather for the first time", adding that it was "an incredibly special moment for William and Catherine".
"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 and a pregnant Duchess of Cambridge at Westminster Abbey last month. (PA)
"Her Royal Highness and her child are both doing well and will remain in hospital overnight."
The baby weighed 8lbs 6oz and was born at 4.24pm.
Crowds cheer after hearing of the royal baby announcement at St Mary's hospital on Monday evening. The palace said in a statement: "Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge was safely delivered of a son at 4.24pm. The baby weighs 8lbs 6oz. The Duke of Cambridge was present for the birth.
The Prince of Wales said that he was "enormously proud and happy to be a grandfather for the first time", adding that it was "an incredibly special moment for William and Catherine".
"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 and will remain in hospital overnight."
