Prince William and Kate Middleton welcome a son
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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".
