Finally the wait is over! The royal baby is here. The Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton and Prince William welcomed their first child, a son, Monday.
The birth of the little prince was formally announced through a statement issued by Kensington Palace saying that the duchess "was safely delivered of a son" at local time 4:24 pm. The baby weighed 8lbs, 6 oz.
"The Duke of Cambridge was present for the birth," the statement said. "The Queen, The Duke of Edinburgh, The Prince of Wales, The Duchess of Cornwall, Prince Harry and members of both families have been informed and are delighted with the news.
