Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, gives birth to baby number 3!

For months, the world has been waiting in anticipation for the new addition to the Royal family. Now, the day has finally come!

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge — fondly known as Prince William and Kate Middleton — have welcomed their third baby!

Five hours after news broke that she was in labour, Kate Middleton gives birth to her third child. | image source: Kensington Palace Instagram account

According to reports, the Duchess of Cambridge gave birth to a baby boy on the 23rd of April at St. Mary’s Hospital in Paddington, west London. 

Their royal bundle of joy was born at exactly 11:01 a.m. (British time) and weighed 8 lbs. 7 oz. at birth. 

Welcome to the family. pic.twitter.com/nKSd5kh5bZ

— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) April 23, 2018

Seven hours after giving birth, the Duchess left the hospital with William and their youngest child, looking stunning in a stylish red shift dress.

He is fifth in line to the British throne, following his two siblings, Prince William, and grandfather Prince Charles.

Though they have yet to reveal the baby’s name, we have no doubt it will be just as elegant and as classic as George and Charlotte!

Kate Middleton wears stylish shift dress after giving birth to her third child https://t.co/t9cT6n2oD1 pic.twitter.com/3KYQ2BxPl1

— TIME (@TIME) April 23, 2018

Kate Middleton gives birth to a baby boy! 

Kate Middleton proudly held her new bundle of joy as she and Prince William left the hospital after welcoming a baby boy on Monday. https://t.co/9rg4lztXnL pic.twitter.com/EVGw479ZeR

— Fox News (@FoxNews) April 23, 2018

It was back in October 2017 when the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge confirmed the happy news that they were expecting their third baby. Over the next few months, Kate Middleton made several public appearances, stylishly showing off her baby bump. There were even rumours that she was expecting twins.

image source: facebook

Finally, after months of fans being on Royal baby watch, a post on the official Kensington Royal twitter account confirmed that the Duchess of Cambridge was already in the early stages of labour. 

Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge was admitted to St. Mary’s Hospital, Paddington, London earlier this morning in the early stages of labour. The Duchess travelled by car from Kensington Palace to the Lindo Wing at St. Mary’s Hospital with The Duke of Cambridge. — Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) April 23, 2018

Barely five hours later, the same official Royal twitter account confirmed the happy news!

Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge was safely delivered of a son at 1101hrs. The baby weighs 8lbs 7oz. The Duke of Cambridge was present for the birth. Her Royal Highness and her child are both doing well. — Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) April 23, 2018

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. — Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) April 23, 2018

Prince William later went back home to Kensington Palace to pick up Prince George and big sister Princess Charlotte. They soon headed to St. Mary’s hospital, all-smiles as their dad took them to meet their little brother!

Prince George and Princess Charlotte arrive at St Mary’s to meet their little brother. pic.twitter.com/rfX9rsdJhU

— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) April 23, 2018

Congratulations to the happy couple on their growing family!

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