The Duchess of Cambridge, Gives Birth to a Boy

The Duchess of Cambridge, gave birth to a baby boy on Monday morning at the Lindo Wing of St. Mary’s hospital. "The baby weighed 8lbs 7oz", (3.8 kilograms), Kensington Palace said in a tweet. "The Duke of Cambridge was present for the birth. Her Royal Highness and her child are both doing well." According to tradition, news of the birth will be displayed on an easel in front of Buckingham Palace.

The palace said that Queen Elizabeth, Prince Philip, Prince Charles, Duchess Camilla, Prince Harry and other members of the families had been informed that Catherine had given birth to her third child, and that they were "delighted with the news."