A Royal Prince is Born

With a barely contained excitement, the world waited as Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge, made her way from being a commoner turned to royalty to a newly-wed turned to mother.

It's a boy! The Royal officials have officially confirmed the birth and gender of the baby through a notice placed near the gates of Buckingham Palace. The couple has expressed their joy through the brief message that William released: "We could not be happier."

It has been reported that the prince himself phoned his close relatives, including the queen, to announce the birth of the new British heir to the throne. Messages of congratulations arrived within minutes to the happy couple. Some of which are from national leaders around the world.

The baby weighs about 8 lbs 6 oz (3.8 kg)and it has been confirmed that Kate and the Prince of Cambridge are doing well. Are you curious as to what the new parents would name it? So are we!