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PRINCE William and Kate introduced the new Prince of Cambridge to the world - as Wills joked having three kids was “Thrice worry now!”

The 8lb 7oz Prince arrived yesterday with the perfect patriotic credentials — born on St George’s Day and Shakespeare’s birthday.

 Beaming Prince William and Kate show off their baby boy to the world
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Beaming Prince William and Kate show off their baby boy to the worldCredit: Rex Features
 The royal baby, Kate and William's third child, was born weighing 8lbs 7oz at 11:01am yesterday
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The royal baby, Kate and William's third child, was born weighing 8lbs 7oz at 11:01am yesterdayCredit: PA:Press Association

He greeted the world cradled in the arms of his mum, who proudly wore the red and white of England’s patron saint. The royal baby shares his birthday with the bard.

The proud parents beamed as they introduced their second son to the world, with Prince William gesturing to cameras with three fingers up, joking: "We are very happy, very delighted — thrice the worry now! We didn't keep you waiting too long this time."

He also revealed big brother George, four, and sister Charlotte, two, were “very happy . . . delighted” with their new baby brother.

Despite the five-and-a-half hours of labour — longer than Charlotte’s two-and-a-half hours — Kate looked amazing on the steps of the Lindo Wing seven hours later.

 The Royal couple emerged from the Lindo Wing this evening after the birth of their third child
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The Royal couple emerged from the Lindo Wing this evening after the birth of their third childCredit: Rex Features
 The fifth-in-line to the throne was carried out of the Lindo Wing by his proud parents
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The fifth-in-line to the throne was carried out of the Lindo Wing by his proud parentsCredit: Rex Features
 Wills and doting Kate posed for pictures on the steps of the Lindo Wing
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Wills and doting Kate posed for pictures on the steps of the Lindo WingCredit: PA:Press Association
 The adorable tot was shown off to the country and the world
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The adorable tot was shown off to the country and the worldCredit: Rex Features

Wearing a red bespoke Jenny Packham dress, Gianvito Rossi nude heels and earrings loaned by the Queen, she smiled warmly as she carried her new son.

The vibrant red dress was seen as a nod to Princess Diana, with Kate beaming as she cradled her newborn and waved to cheering crowds.

The little Prince was wrapped up against the chilly wind, in a new bonnet and a £70 Nottingham lace shawl gifted from GH Hurt & Son, who also provided George and Charlotte’s shawls.

Asked about the potential name of their son, Wills replied: "You will find out sooner or later." Bookies have made Albert, Arthur, Jack and Fred the favoured names.

 Kate's red dress was seen as a nod to Princess Diana's red ensemble when the birth of Harry was announced
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Kate's red dress was seen as a nod to Princess Diana's red ensemble when the birth of Harry was announcedCredit: Getty - Contributor
 William and Kate share a loving glance as the country meets their third child
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William and Kate share a loving glance as the country meets their third childCredit: Reuters
 Kate gave birth to the healthy baby boy at the Lindo Wing of St Mary's Hospital on Monday
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Kate gave birth to the healthy baby boy at the Lindo Wing of St Mary's Hospital on MondayCredit: AFP or licensors
 Prince William points to the cameras and the crowds as he and wife Kate's new boy is introduced to the world
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Prince William points to the cameras and the crowds as he and wife Kate's new boy is introduced to the worldCredit: Getty - Contributor
 Wills and Kate wave and point to well-wishers
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Wills and Kate wave and point to well-wishersCredit: AP:Associated Press
 Beaming Wills and Kate Middleton smile after the birth of their boy yesterday
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Beaming Wills and Kate Middleton smile after the birth of their boy yesterdayCredit: Getty Images - Getty
 Prince William and Kate look down at their healthy tot on the steps of the hospital
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Prince William and Kate look down at their healthy tot on the steps of the hospitalCredit: PA:Press Association
 Wills appears to gesture three fingers - possibly a reference to his third child - as he gets into a car
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Wills appears to gesture three fingers - possibly a reference to his third child - as he gets into a carCredit: Getty Images - Getty

The royal family are said to be thrilled with the news of the birth, with the Queen having been informed of the arrival of the fifth-in-line to the throne first.

And big brother and sister Prince George, four, and Princess Charlotte, two, were some of the first to meet their new brother, with the pair clasping their dad's hands as they walked into the hospital yesterday afternoon.

Beaming dad Prince William had dashed off to pick up his two eldest children several hours after Kate gave birth at the £10,000-a-night maternity ward.

Little Charlotte appeared to be particularly excited and waved at the waiting press, while big brother George seemed slightly more wary of the world's media.

Today, Prince Charles gushed over the birth of his latest grandson, saying in a statement: "We are both so pleased at the news. It is a great joy to have another grandchild, the only trouble is I don't know how I am going to keep up with them."

 William and Kate wave to crowds of well-wishers after introducing their baby boy to the country
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William and Kate wave to crowds of well-wishers after introducing their baby boy to the countryCredit: Paul Edwards - The Sun
 Throngs of photographers and reporters line up outside the hospital to take the precious first photos of the royal baby
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Throngs of photographers and reporters line up outside the hospital to take the precious first photos of the royal babyCredit: Rex Features
 The baby boy was born weighing a healthy 8lbs 7oz
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The baby boy was born weighing a healthy 8lbs 7ozCredit: Reuters
 The rosy-cheeked tot was carried out by proud Wills and Kate
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The rosy-cheeked tot was carried out by proud Wills and KateCredit: AFP and licsensors
 Kate, William and their newborn boy left the Lindo Wing yesterday evening
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Kate, William and their newborn boy left the Lindo Wing yesterday eveningCredit: Getty Images - Getty
 Prince William gestured with three fingers as he joked he now had 'thrice the worry'
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Prince William gestured with three fingers as he joked he now had 'thrice the worry'Credit: Andrew Parsons
 Prince William places his new baby boy in the back of a waiting car to head back to Kensington Palace
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Prince William places his new baby boy in the back of a waiting car to head back to Kensington PalaceCredit: Splash News
 Kate, Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge depart the Lindo Wing
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Kate, Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge depart the Lindo WingCredit: Getty - Contributor
 The royal car enters the grounds of Kensington Palace carrying Prince William, Kate and their baby boy
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The royal car enters the grounds of Kensington Palace carrying Prince William, Kate and their baby boyCredit: Dan Charity - The Sun
William tells Kate 'There's Arthur!' as couple spot Sun's royal photographer whilst showing off new baby boy Prince to the world
 London's landmarks like the Eye were lit up in red, white and blue to celebrate the royal birth last night
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London's landmarks like the Eye were lit up in red, white and blue to celebrate the royal birth last nightCredit: Getty Images - Getty
 Tower Bridge was illuminated in red, white and blue to celebrate the baby
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Tower Bridge was illuminated in red, white and blue to celebrate the babyCredit: Getty Images - Getty

The world was yesterday left with bated breath when it was announced that Kate had gone into labour yesterday morning, with the media spotlight immediately turned to St Mary's Hospital.

The wait didn't last for long though, with a proud announcement made about five hours later.

In a statement, Kensington Palace said: "Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge was safely delivered of a son at 1101hrs.

"The baby weighs 8lbs 7oz.

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"The Duke of Cambridge was present for the birth. Her Royal Highness and her child are both doing well."

They added: "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."

The Queen yesterday celebrated the birth of her latest great-grandchild with a horse ride at Windsor Castle.

 Earlier, Prince William smiles as he takes his children in to meet their new baby brother
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Earlier, Prince William smiles as he takes his children in to meet their new baby brotherCredit: Rex Features
 The adorable pair have a new brother
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The adorable pair have a new brotherCredit: PA:Press Association
 Little George wearing his school uniform and Princess Charlotte walked to the hospital with dad William
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Little George wearing his school uniform and Princess Charlotte walked to the hospital with dad WilliamCredit: PA:Press Association
 Princess Charlotte won over everyone with her cute wave as she walked up the steps with her family
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Princess Charlotte won over everyone with her cute wave as she walked up the steps with her familyCredit: AFP and licsensors
 Princess Charlotte gives an adorable wave as she follows her dad and big brother into the hospital
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Princess Charlotte gives an adorable wave as she follows her dad and big brother into the hospitalCredit: AFP and licsensors
 The official notice of the baby's birth being set up at Buckingham Palace
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The official notice of the baby's birth being set up at Buckingham PalaceCredit: PA:Press Association
 The formal notice was placed outside Buckingham Palace
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The formal notice was placed outside Buckingham PalaceCredit: PA:Press Association
Official formal announcement of Duke and Duchess' third child via traditional ornate golden easel at Buckingham Palace
 The town crier shared the exciting news outside the hospital
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The town crier shared the exciting news outside the hospitalCredit: Getty - Contributor
Kay Burley asks a group of Japanese people if they've come far to see the royal baby for them to reply that they're from Devon

It's the first time in history that a boy will not precede his older sister in the line of succession, with Princess Charlotte remaining fourth, behind brother George but in front of her new male sibling.

Royal fans were left ecstatic after the happy news was shared - with many having been camped outside the hospital for weeks.

Messages of congratulations were also quick to flow in from across the world, with Prime Minister Theresa May tweeting: "My warmest congratulations to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on the birth of their baby boy.

"I wish them great happiness for the future."

Present at the new baby’s birth were the Queen’s surgeons Guy Thorpe-Beeston and Alan Farthing, Dr Sunit Godambe, consultant neonatologist at Imperial College and the Queen’s physician Professor Huw Thomas.

The Sun's legendary royal photographer Arthur Edwards expresses his joy as Duchess of Cambridge gives birth to third child
 The Queen, pictured on Monday, celebrated the birth of her latest great-grandchild with a ride at Windsor Castle
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The Queen, pictured on Monday, celebrated the birth of her latest great-grandchild with a ride at Windsor CastleCredit: � Kelvin Bruce
 Prince Harry and Meghan Markle attended a service to mark 25 years since Stephen Lawrence was killed yesterday
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle attended a service to mark 25 years since Stephen Lawrence was killed yesterdayCredit: London News Pictures
 Royal fans John Loughrey, left, and Terry Hutt, right, wait excitedly outside the hospital yesterday morning
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Royal fans John Loughrey, left, and Terry Hutt, right, wait excitedly outside the hospital yesterday morningCredit: PA:Press Association
 Excited royal fans yesterday celebrated the news
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Excited royal fans yesterday celebrated the newsCredit: Reuters
 The third baby will become fifth-in-line to the throne
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The third baby will become fifth-in-line to the throne

The town-crier also declared the happy news, wearing the traditional outfit as he shared the announcement outside the Lindo wing.

A large Union flag was also raised over Buckingham Palace, while a State Standard was raised over Windsor Castle to celebrate the birth of the baby boy.

Other messages of support even came from the Royal Navy, proudly spelling out BOY! on board the HMS Albion.

Celebrities have also been posting messages of congratulations.

Liam Payne wrote on Twitter: "Congratulations to her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cambridge Kate and the Duke of Cambridge, Prince William on the birth of their baby boy! #RoyalBaby".

Well-wishes also came from Parliament, with Speaker John Bercow telling the Commons: "I am sure the whole House would want to join me in sending Their Royal Highnesses, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, our warmest congratulations on the birth of their son."

Unofficial town crier announces Duchess of Cambridge has given birth to a baby boy at St Mary's Hospital
 Members of the crew of HMS Albion form the word "Boy!" on the flight deck to celebrate the birth
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Members of the crew of HMS Albion form the word "Boy!" on the flight deck to celebrate the birthCredit: Reuters
Loose Women panel get excited as they announce the birth of a new Prince for Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge
 Royal fans celebrate the news of the baby boy's arrival
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Royal fans celebrate the news of the baby boy's arrivalCredit: AFP and licsensors
 Customers and staff outside the Duchess of Cambridge pub in Windsor celebrate the news that the Duchess of Cambridge has given birth to a son
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Customers and staff outside the Duchess of Cambridge pub in Windsor celebrate the news that the Duchess of Cambridge has given birth to a sonCredit: PA:Press Association
 The news is being shared far and wide
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The news is being shared far and wide


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Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson added: "I'd very much like to associate the Government with your comments and warm wishes."

Kate's two previous births have been fairly quick affairs - Kate had George less than 11 hours after arriving at hospital on July 22, 2013.

Charlotte was born just two hours and 34 minutes after mum was admitted on May 2, 2015.

But whichever name proud William and Kate choose, the new arrival will be given an extremely formal title either way - becoming known as His Royal Highness Prince (Name) of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

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While the Queen has four children, the Duke of Cambridge is the first future king to have a third for more than 120 years.

The Duchess of Cambridge has managed to battle through a number of public engagements this year, despite suffering from another bout of severe morning sickness.

Hyperemesis gravidarum, which causes severe vomiting, can lead to dehydration, weight loss and a build-up of toxins in the blood or urine called ketosis.

During her pregnancy, she had to miss Prince George's first day at school as she was too poorly to attend.

But she later improved, making a surprise appearance at Paddington station in October, joining William and Harry at a charity event, where she danced on the platform with Paddington Bear.

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