• epa03797848 People waiving union jack flags celebrate in front of Buckingham Palace, the birth of a baby boy, at 4.24pm to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge at St Mary's Hospital, in London, Britain, 22 July 2013. Kate, the duchess of Cambridge, has given birth to a healthy boy, a royal statement said late 22 July, finally ending what the British press had dubbed the 'Great Kate Wait.' The third-in-line to the British throne weighed eight pounds and 6 ounces (3.769 kg), the statement said, noting that the duchess' husband, Prince William, was present for the birth. EPA/BOGDAN MARAN *** Local Caption *** 03797848.jpg
    epa03797848 People waiving union jack flags celebrate in front of Buckingham Palace, the birth of a baby boy, at 4.24pm to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge at St Mary's Hospital, in London, Britain, 22 July 2013. Kate, the duchess of Cambridge, has given birth to a healthy boy, a royal statement said late 22 July, finally ending what the British press had dubbed the 'Great Kate Wait.' The third-in-line to the British throne weighed eight pounds and 6 ounces (3.769 kg), the statement said, noting that the duchess' husband, Prince William, was present for the birth. EPA/BOGDAN MARAN *** Local Caption *** 03797848.jpg
  • An easel stands in the forecourt of Buckingham Palace to announce the birth of a baby boy, at 4.24pm to Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, at St Mary's Hospital. Prince William's wife Kate on Monday gave birth to a boy weighing 8.6lbs (3.???
    An easel stands in the forecourt of Buckingham Palace to announce the birth of a baby boy, at 4.24pm to Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, at St Mary's Hospital. Prince William's wife Kate on Monday gave birth to a boy weighing 8.6lbs (3.???
  • Royal baby memorabilia. William spent the long hours of labour at his wife's bedside. This is the couple’s first child. Kevork Djansezian / Getty Images / AFP
    Royal baby memorabilia. William spent the long hours of labour at his wife's bedside. This is the couple’s first child. Kevork Djansezian / Getty Images / AFP
  • On a scorching day in the British capital, which began the third week of a heatwave with the hottest day of the year so far, crowds also massed outside the gates of Buckingham Palace for the formal announcement of the royal birth. Will Oliver / AFP Photo
    On a scorching day in the British capital, which began the third week of a heatwave with the hottest day of the year so far, crowds also massed outside the gates of Buckingham Palace for the formal announcement of the royal birth. Will Oliver / AFP Photo
  • Celebrations in Santa Monica, California. The UK royal family is enjoying a wave of popularity at home, where an opinion poll this month found that 77 per cent of Britons were in favour of remaining a monarchy rather then becoming a republic. Kevork Djan???
    Celebrations in Santa Monica, California. The UK royal family is enjoying a wave of popularity at home, where an opinion poll this month found that 77 per cent of Britons were in favour of remaining a monarchy rather then becoming a republic. Kevork Djan???
  • A blackboard inside the Ye Olde King's Head pub celebrates the announcement. Labour was “progressing normallyâ€�, the palace said, leaving royal commentators struggling to even report whether the baby was on time. No due date had ever been officially co???
    A blackboard inside the Ye Olde King's Head pub celebrates the announcement. Labour was “progressing normally�, the palace said, leaving royal commentators struggling to even report whether the baby was on time. No due date had ever been officially co???
  • Doctor Marcus Setchell, centrem who led the medical team that helped Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge deliver a baby boy, leaves the Lindo Wing of St Mary's Hospital in central London. Andrew Winning / Reuters
    Doctor Marcus Setchell, centrem who led the medical team that helped Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge deliver a baby boy, leaves the Lindo Wing of St Mary's Hospital in central London. Andrew Winning / Reuters
  • Tony Appleton, a town crier, announces the birth of the royal baby. Lefteris Pitarakis / AP Photo
    Tony Appleton, a town crier, announces the birth of the royal baby. Lefteris Pitarakis / AP Photo
  • A reveller gets notified via Twitter that Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, gave birth to a son at 4.24pm (7.24pm UAE) in London. Chris Helgren / Reuters
    A reveller gets notified via Twitter that Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, gave birth to a son at 4.24pm (7.24pm UAE) in London. Chris Helgren / Reuters
  • The notice in closer detail. Neil Hall / Reuters
    The notice in closer detail. Neil Hall / Reuters

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