Welcome Little Prince

Prince William and Kate Middleton welcome a son

22 Jul 2013 21:27

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have become parents with the arrival of their son

Britain's Prince William and Catherine Duchess of Cambridge arrive at the Emirates Arena

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Prince William and Kate Middleton have become parents to a baby boy .

The 8lbs 6oz prince was born at 4.24pm this afternoon after Kate went into hospital this morning in the early stages of labour.

His birth was announced via a press release before the formal notice was placed on the traditional easel outside Buckingham Palace.

But while the baby's weight and sex was announced, the name will take a little longer.

The statement announcing the baby's birth carried a note saying: "The names of the baby will be announced in due course".

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