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| Royal baby: Kate and William visited by Prince Charles | Royal baby: Kate and William visited by Prince Charles |
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| Prince Charles has visited the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and his new grandson in hospital in west London. | Prince Charles has visited the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and his new grandson in hospital in west London. |
| The arrival of the Prince of Wales, accompanied by the Duchess of Cornwall, came two hours after the duchess's parents, Carole and Michael Middleton, became the first visitors. | The arrival of the Prince of Wales, accompanied by the Duchess of Cornwall, came two hours after the duchess's parents, Carole and Michael Middleton, became the first visitors. |
| The prince said the baby was "marvellous" while Mrs Middleton said he was "absolutely beautiful". | The prince said the baby was "marvellous" while Mrs Middleton said he was "absolutely beautiful". |
| The new family are to leave hospital this evening for Kensington Palace. | The new family are to leave hospital this evening for Kensington Palace. |
| Speaking to reporters as she left the hospital, Mrs Middleton said mother and baby were "both doing really well - we are so thrilled". | Speaking to reporters as she left the hospital, Mrs Middleton said mother and baby were "both doing really well - we are so thrilled". |
| She added her first cuddle with her new grandson had been "amazing" and said the new parents were doing "fabulously". | She added her first cuddle with her new grandson had been "amazing" and said the new parents were doing "fabulously". |
| There has been no word yet on what the couple plan to name the prince and asked if she had been told or made any suggestions, Mrs Middleton said: "Absolutely not". | |
| Earlier, gun salutes in Green Park and the Tower of London and the ringing of bells at Westminster Abbey marked the birth of the third in line to the throne. | Earlier, gun salutes in Green Park and the Tower of London and the ringing of bells at Westminster Abbey marked the birth of the third in line to the throne. |
| The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery fired a 41-gun salute in Green Park at 14:00 BST, after riding past Buckingham Palace. | The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery fired a 41-gun salute in Green Park at 14:00 BST, after riding past Buckingham Palace. |
| At the same time, the Honourable Artillery Company - the City of London's army reserve regiment - fired a 62-gun salute from Gun Wharf at the Tower of London. | At the same time, the Honourable Artillery Company - the City of London's army reserve regiment - fired a 62-gun salute from Gun Wharf at the Tower of London. |
| Meanwhile, the church bells of Westminster Abbey, where William and Catherine were married in April 2011, rang for three hours. | Meanwhile, the church bells of Westminster Abbey, where William and Catherine were married in April 2011, rang for three hours. |
| Hundreds of journalists and members of the public are gathered outside the private Lindo Wing of St Mary's Hospital, in Paddington, where the Middletons arrived by taxi shortly after 15:00 BST. | Hundreds of journalists and members of the public are gathered outside the private Lindo Wing of St Mary's Hospital, in Paddington, where the Middletons arrived by taxi shortly after 15:00 BST. |
| Prince William was at the hospital for the birth at 16:24 BST on Monday, and stayed with his wife and son overnight. | Prince William was at the hospital for the birth at 16:24 BST on Monday, and stayed with his wife and son overnight. |
| Kensington Palace said in a statement: "Mother, son and father are all doing well." | Kensington Palace said in a statement: "Mother, son and father are all doing well." |
| The couple said: "We would like to thank the staff at the Lindo Wing and the whole hospital for the tremendous care the three of us have received. | The couple said: "We would like to thank the staff at the Lindo Wing and the whole hospital for the tremendous care the three of us have received. |
| "We know it has been a very busy period for the hospital and we would like to thank everyone - staff, patients and visitors - for their understanding during this time." | "We know it has been a very busy period for the hospital and we would like to thank everyone - staff, patients and visitors - for their understanding during this time." |
| Prince William had earlier said the couple "could not be happier" following the birth of the 8lb 6oz boy. | Prince William had earlier said the couple "could not be happier" following the birth of the 8lb 6oz boy. |
| At Buckingham Palace, royal watchers and tourists have queued in the rain to catch a glimpse of the bulletin announcing the arrival of the royal baby, which is being displayed on an easel. | At Buckingham Palace, royal watchers and tourists have queued in the rain to catch a glimpse of the bulletin announcing the arrival of the royal baby, which is being displayed on an easel. |
| The news broke about four hours after the birth and the notice is to be displayed for 24 hours, which means it is likely to be removed just after 20:00 BST. | The news broke about four hours after the birth and the notice is to be displayed for 24 hours, which means it is likely to be removed just after 20:00 BST. |
| Bandsmen of the Scots Guards outside the palace brought a celebratory feel to the proceedings ahead of the Changing of the Guard, playing a version of Cliff Richard's Eurovision song Congratulations to the crowd. | Bandsmen of the Scots Guards outside the palace brought a celebratory feel to the proceedings ahead of the Changing of the Guard, playing a version of Cliff Richard's Eurovision song Congratulations to the crowd. |
| 'Knocked back' | 'Knocked back' |
| The world now awaits the couple's choice of names for their son, with George the bookmakers' favourite, followed by James and Alexander. | The world now awaits the couple's choice of names for their son, with George the bookmakers' favourite, followed by James and Alexander. |
| BBC royal correspondent Nicholas Witchell said the scale of the international interest was "pretty awesome", and "quite threatening in a sense". He said the couple would be "knocked back" when they stepped out of the hospital. | BBC royal correspondent Nicholas Witchell said the scale of the international interest was "pretty awesome", and "quite threatening in a sense". He said the couple would be "knocked back" when they stepped out of the hospital. |
| The arrival generated headlines and celebrations around the world, and prompted messages of goodwill to flood in: | The arrival generated headlines and celebrations around the world, and prompted messages of goodwill to flood in: |
| 'Uplifting moment' | 'Uplifting moment' |
| Following the birth announcement, a statement from Kensington Palace said the Royal Family were "delighted". | Following the birth announcement, a statement from Kensington Palace said the Royal Family were "delighted". |
| The Duchess of Cornwall, on a two-day visit to Yorkshire with the Prince of Wales, said it was a "wonderfully uplifting moment for the country" and that mother and baby were "doing well". | The Duchess of Cornwall, on a two-day visit to Yorkshire with the Prince of Wales, said it was a "wonderfully uplifting moment for the country" and that mother and baby were "doing well". |
| The prince said he was "thrilled and very excited", as the couple were congratulated by well-wishers during a walkabout. | The prince said he was "thrilled and very excited", as the couple were congratulated by well-wishers during a walkabout. |
| Meanwhile, Princess Anne said the arrival of the Royal Baby was "nothing to do with me, but it's very good news". | Meanwhile, Princess Anne said the arrival of the Royal Baby was "nothing to do with me, but it's very good news". |
| Royal doctor Mr Setchell described the new arrival as a "wonderful baby, beautiful baby". | Royal doctor Mr Setchell described the new arrival as a "wonderful baby, beautiful baby". |
| The Leader of the House of Lords, Lord Hill of Oareford, said the birth represented a "very happy day" for the whole country. | The Leader of the House of Lords, Lord Hill of Oareford, said the birth represented a "very happy day" for the whole country. |
| "It is the crowds who have once again gathered outside Buckingham Palace which are the real mark of the great affection in which the Royal Family is held," he said. | "It is the crowds who have once again gathered outside Buckingham Palace which are the real mark of the great affection in which the Royal Family is held," he said. |
| The birth of the prince means the monarchy has three generations of heirs to the throne for the first time since 1894. | The birth of the prince means the monarchy has three generations of heirs to the throne for the first time since 1894. |