The day in pictures and video: Duchess of Cambridge gives birth to a son
Town Crier Tony Appleton outside the St Mary's Hospital in London announcing the birth of a baby boy. Credit: Jonathan Brady/PA Wire
The royal family are tonight celebrating the birth of the third in line to the throne.
The Duchess of Cambridge gave birth to a healthy baby boy, this afternoon, at 4.24pm.
The baby weighed eight pounds six ounces and Kate is said to be doing well, and will remain in hospital overnight, along with William. The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh are said to be delighted at the news, whilst Prince Charles said he was "enormously proud and happy."
In London where the baby was born and around the world politicians, celebrities and members of the public have been celebrating the news.
Teba Diatta holds a cake outside the Lindo Wing of St Mary's Hospital. Credit: Yui Mok/PA WireThe easel with the official announcement outside Buckingham Palace. Credit: John Stillwell/PA WireMembers of the public try to take photos of an easel in the Forecourt of Buckingham Palace. Credit: Clive Gee/PA WireNew Yorkers are told of the news. Credit: Charles Guerin/ABACA USA/Empics EntertainmentHayley Simmonds celebrates the news at the British themed restaurant Tea & Sympathy in New York. Credit: ReutersMembers of gather outside Buckingham Palace. Credit: Clive Gee/PA WireThe London Eye celebrates birth of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's son. Credit: Doug Peters/PA WireThe crowd outside the St Mary's Hospital in London. Credit: Sean Dempsey/PA WireWell-wishers gather around the fountains in Trafalgar Square. Credit: Clive Gee/PA WireThe fountains at Trafalgar Square are seen lit blue to signify the birth of a baby boy. Credit: Reuters
