William and Kate have a baby boy, fourth in line for the throne

At 4.24 PM on monday, Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton gave delivery to a newborn son weighing 8lbs 6oz. The birth was officially announced to the public at 8.30PM.

The Duke of Cambridge, Prince William, was there at the birth, which doctor’s described as “textbook”.

Record crowds gathered out of Buckingham Palace all day in anticipation of the good news. When the notice ultimately came that the newborn had been carefully delivered, the people cheered in support.

There has also been a continuous media presence beyond the palace and the hospital all day, covering the proceedings to the rest of the planet.

Queen Elizabeth II and her Partner Prince Phillip are thought to be “delighted by the news” while Prince Charles has made a short announcement that he was “enormously proud and happy to be a grandfather for the first time” he furthermore said that he was looking forward to seeing the baby soon.

The Duchess will stay in hospital overnight, but is said to be doing well.

The new baby boy is the 3rd in line for the throne, following his grandfather Prince Charles and his father Prince William. Should the line of succession continue as expected, the boy will turn out to be the forty third sovereign since William The Conqueror.

The pair have not yet announced a name for their new arrival. However, in accordance with tradition, they first will present a list of preferred names to The Queen before officially announcing their option. Traditionally, this shall let the reigning monarch to support or disapprove of the selected name.

Disapproval has occurred occasionally all through the past, notably with the birth of Princess Margaret (who was originally to be named ‘Ann’) in 1930.

Yet, Royal specialists say that Queen Elizabeth is more “down to earth” than a number of of her predecessors have been and that she is not likely to interfere in the naming process. The protocol is being overseen mainly as a formality and gesture of esteem on the part of the Royal couple.

There has been a lot of speculation as to what the child’s name will be, but William and Kate are likely to make a official statement soon.

SOURCES:

http://news.sky.com/story/1118804/royal-baby-name-kate-and-wills-big-decision

http://uk.news.yahoo.com/royal-baby–duchess-of-cambridge-kate-middleton-gives-birth-william-duke-future-heir-royal-family-095024406.html#Sdilzqg