Royal Baby: Duchess of Cambridge gives birth to a baby girl

The royal couple welcomed the new baby into the world at 8.34am this morning, after the Duchess was admitted to hospital shortly after 6am. The new arrival, who has yet to be named, was born weighing a healthy 8lbs, 3oz in the Lindo Wing at St Mary’s Hospital, in Paddington. Prince William was present at the birth.

 

Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge was safely delivered of a daughter at 8.34am.

— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) May 2, 2015

The baby weighs 8lbs 3oz. The Duke of Cambridge was present for the birth.

— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) May 2, 2015

The Queen, The Duke of Edinburgh, The Prince of Wales & The Duchess of Cornwall, Prince Harry & members of both families have been informed

— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) May 2, 2015

Her Royal Highness and her child are both doing well.

— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) May 2, 2015