It's a boy! UK's Kate gives birth to royal heir

Prince William's wife, Kate, has given birth to a boy, a child now third in line to the British throne. The child was born on Monday, after many Britons woke up to the news that Kate had gone into labour with the couple's first child.

  • Prince William's wife Kate gave birth to a baby boy on Monday, their first child who will be third in line to the British throne, ending hours of fevered anticipation outside the London hospital where the child was delivered.<br><br>An easel is seen standing in the forecourt of Buckingham Palace in London to announce the birth of the baby boy.
    Prince William's wife Kate gave birth to a baby boy on Monday, their first child who will be third in line to the British throne, ending hours of fevered anticipation outside the London hospital where the child was delivered.

    An easel is seen standing in the forecourt of Buckingham Palace in London to announce the birth of the baby boy.
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  • The baby was born with William at Kate's side at 4:24 pm (8:54 pm IST) and weighed 8lbs 6oz (3.8 kg).
    The baby was born with William at Kate's side at 4:24 pm (8:54 pm IST) and weighed 8lbs 6oz (3.8 kg).
  • "Her Royal Highness and her child are both doing well and will remain in hospital overnight," Clarence House, Prince William's office, said in a statement. Seen here the Lindo Wing of St Mary's Hospital, where Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge has been admitted.<br><br>Coming up: Kate Middleton's pregnancy style.
    "Her Royal Highness and her child are both doing well and will remain in hospital overnight," Clarence House, Prince William's office, said in a statement. Seen here the Lindo Wing of St Mary's Hospital, where Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge has been admitted.

    Coming up: Kate Middleton's pregnancy style.
  • The former Kate Middleton, credited with injecting a style pick-me-up into the Royal Family's appearances, was the picture of elegance during her pregnancy. Ever since the imminent arrival of the future monarch was announced in November 2012, Duchess Catherine impressed style watchers in a series of classic looks. <br><br> Here is a roundup of Kate's maternity fashion choices.
    The former Kate Middleton, credited with injecting a style pick-me-up into the Royal Family's appearances, was the picture of elegance during her pregnancy. Ever since the imminent arrival of the future monarch was announced in November 2012, Duchess Catherine impressed style watchers in a series of classic looks.

    Here is a roundup of Kate's maternity fashion choices.
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  • Shortly after news of the royal pregnancy broke, the Duchess of Cambridge was discharged from London's King Edward VII Hospital, where she was being treated for acute morning sickness, n December 6, 2012. Holding a bouquet of flowers, Kate was all smiles in a simple Diane von Furstenberg Simyonette coat with ruffled sleeves and a lilac scarf.
    Shortly after news of the royal pregnancy broke, the Duchess of Cambridge was discharged from London's King Edward VII Hospital, where she was being treated for acute morning sickness, n December 6, 2012. Holding a bouquet of flowers, Kate was all smiles in a simple Diane von Furstenberg Simyonette coat with ruffled sleeves and a lilac scarf.
  • Twelve weeks pregnant, Kate impressed us with her sartorial elegance in a green Alexander McQueen dress with a slit at BBC's Sports Personality of the Year Awards in London on December 17, 2013.
    Twelve weeks pregnant, Kate impressed us with her sartorial elegance in a green Alexander McQueen dress with a slit at BBC's Sports Personality of the Year Awards in London on December 17, 2013.
  • While Kate Middleton's first official portrait left critics carping, the real life Kate was svelte in a simple belted maroon dress from Whistles at the unveiling of the artwork at the National Portrait Gallery in London on January 11, 2013.
    While Kate Middleton's first official portrait left critics carping, the real life Kate was svelte in a simple belted maroon dress from Whistles at the unveiling of the artwork at the National Portrait Gallery in London on January 11, 2013.
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  • Kate Middleton debuted her baby bump in public at a charity visit in London in February 19, 2013. The Duchess of Cambridge looked radiant in a MaxMara dress which revealed her tiny bump.
    Kate Middleton debuted her baby bump in public at a charity visit in London in February 19, 2013. The Duchess of Cambridge looked radiant in a MaxMara dress which revealed her tiny bump.
  • We couldn't get our eyes off Kate, who was five months pregnant, when she attended the St Patrick's Day Parade at Mons Barracks in southern England on March 17, 2013. The Duchess wore green for St Patrick - a soft leaf green coat dress by Emilia Wickstead.
    We couldn't get our eyes off Kate, who was five months pregnant, when she attended the St Patrick's Day Parade at Mons Barracks in southern England on March 17, 2013. The Duchess wore green for St Patrick - a soft leaf green coat dress by Emilia Wickstead.
  • The Duchess hid her burgeoning baby bump in this teal blue jacket by Malene Birger, when she celebrated the 150th anniversary of the London tube on March 20, 2013.
    The Duchess hid her burgeoning baby bump in this teal blue jacket by Malene Birger, when she celebrated the 150th anniversary of the London tube on March 20, 2013.
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  • Kate Middleton was understated in a blue and grey Moloh jacket in Glasgow on April 4, 2013.
    Kate Middleton was understated in a blue and grey Moloh jacket in Glasgow on April 4, 2013.
  • Pregnant Kate was pretty in a mint green flower buttoned Mulberry coat dress and Whiteley hat at the National Review of Queen's Scouts at Windsor Castle on April 21, 2013.
    Pregnant Kate was pretty in a mint green flower buttoned Mulberry coat dress and Whiteley hat at the National Review of Queen's Scouts at Windsor Castle on April 21, 2013.
  • The Duchess of Cambridge made heads turn during a visit to The Willows Primary School in Manchester on April 23, 2013. Her baby bump was clearly visible beneath the Erdem floral-print dress, which she paired with blue suede heels.
    The Duchess of Cambridge made heads turn during a visit to The Willows Primary School in Manchester on April 23, 2013. Her baby bump was clearly visible beneath the Erdem floral-print dress, which she paired with blue suede heels.
  • Kate dressed her royal baby bump in a light blue sleeveless Emilia Wickstead empire waist dress during a charity visit to The National Portrait Gallery in London on April 24, 2013.
    Kate dressed her royal baby bump in a light blue sleeveless Emilia Wickstead empire waist dress during a charity visit to The National Portrait Gallery in London on April 24, 2013.
  • Six months pregnant, Kate's growing baby bump was clearly visible in this playful short white polka-dotted Topshop dress worn with a short black blazer during a visit to Warner Bros Studios in Leavesden on April 26, 2013.
    Six months pregnant, Kate's growing baby bump was clearly visible in this playful short white polka-dotted Topshop dress worn with a short black blazer during a visit to Warner Bros Studios in Leavesden on April 26, 2013.
  • Perfect for a sunny summer day, Kate blossomed in a yellow Emilia Wickstead jacket at Queen Elizabeth's annual garden party at Buckingham Palace on May 22, 2013.
    Perfect for a sunny summer day, Kate blossomed in a yellow Emilia Wickstead jacket at Queen Elizabeth's annual garden party at Buckingham Palace on May 22, 2013.
  • Kate carried off a graceful aura in a cream peach dress with a matching blazer from British designer Jenny Packham and hat by Jane Taylor, showing her baby bump while attending the 60th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth's coronation at Westminster Abbey in London on June 4, 2013.
    Kate carried off a graceful aura in a cream peach dress with a matching blazer from British designer Jenny Packham and hat by Jane Taylor, showing her baby bump while attending the 60th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth's coronation at Westminster Abbey in London on June 4, 2013.
  • The pregnancy glow on her face, mother-to-be Kate looked radiant in a Dalmatian print Hobbs' dress which she accessorised with Jane Taylor fascinator while attending a ceremony to officially name Princess Cruises' new yacht 'Royal Princess' in Southampton on June 13, 2013.
    The pregnancy glow on her face, mother-to-be Kate looked radiant in a Dalmatian print Hobbs' dress which she accessorised with Jane Taylor fascinator while attending a ceremony to officially name Princess Cruises' new yacht 'Royal Princess' in Southampton on June 13, 2013.
  • Pregnant Kate made her last public outing at Queen Elizabeth's official birthday celebration on June 15, 2013. And she sealed her pregnancy style in a baby pink Alexander McQueen coatdress complete with a matching hat.
    Pregnant Kate made her last public outing at Queen Elizabeth's official birthday celebration on June 15, 2013. And she sealed her pregnancy style in a baby pink Alexander McQueen coatdress complete with a matching hat.