Ding the royal baby bells! The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have welcomed their third child, a dashing little man born at 1101 hours. And, ladies and gents, we finally have a name!
Welcome to the world, Prince Louis Arthur Charles!
It’s the birth announcement we’ve been waiting for ever since the Duchess of Cambridge confirmed her third pregnancy back in September. Now the third Royal Baby has officially made his grand appearance. After three days of waiting, the Duke and Duchess have announced their son’s name:
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are delighted to announce that they have named their son Louis Arthur Charles.
The baby will be known as His Royal Highness Prince Louis of Cambridge. pic.twitter.com/4DUwsLv5JQ
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) 27 April 2018
Royal #3 Birth details
After much speculation that the Duchess of Cambridge would give birth at home, Kensington Palace confirmed she had headed into the Lindo Wing at St Mary’s Hospital about 5.30pm AEST 23 April 2018.
Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge was admitted to St. Mary’s Hospital, Paddington, London earlier this morning in the early stages of labour.
The Duchess travelled by car from Kensington Palace to the Lindo Wing at St. Mary’s Hospital with The Duke of Cambridge.
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) April 23, 2018
It didn’t take long for media to quickly gather outside the hospital.
The world’s media are gathered outside the Lindo Wing at St Mary’s Hospital ahead of the birth of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s third child. pic.twitter.com/FLr1lL2AyT
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) April 23, 2018
Several hours later, it was confirmed. Royal Baby 3 had been born.
Welcome to the world to our newest little prince Louis. He joins big brother, Prince George, 5 and big sister Princess Charlotte, 3 and is fifth in line to the throne, after her granddad, Prince Charles, dad, Prince William, brother and sister.
Kensington Palace confirmed the news over their social media channels as well their Royal website.
Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge was safely delivered of a son at 1101hrs.
The baby weighs 8lbs 7oz.
The Duke of Cambridge was present for the birth.
Her Royal Highness and her child are both doing well.
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) April 23, 2018
6 hours after the birth, the Duke of Cambridge leaves the hospital to see Prince George and Princess Charlotte.
The Duke of Cambridge departs St Mary’s Hospital to see Prince George and Princess Charlotte at Kensington Palace. pic.twitter.com/qOwD4uepgB
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) April 23, 2018
Shortly after, Prince George and Princess Charlotte arrive at St Mary’s to meet their little brother. Princess Charlotte stole the show with her gorgeous wave. She might be only two but she certainly knows how to work the crowd!
Congrats to the royal family on the gorgeous new addition. We can’t wait for the first family photo!
