Kate Middleton gives birth to royal baby boy

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The royal couple’s new baby boy was born at St Mary’s Hospital, Paddington this morning, weighing in at 8lbs, 7oz, at 11.01am today.

The Royal family are said to be delighted with the news, with the Queen informed of the fifth-in-line to the throne’s arrival earlier today.

In a statement, Kensington Palace said: “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.”