New Delhi: Prince William`s wife Kate Middleton on Saturday gave birth to a baby girl, who will be fourth in line to the British throne, Kensington Palace said in a statement.
"Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge was safely delivered of a daughter at 8.34 am," the statement said. The official Twitter handle of the Royal Palace, Kensington posted the good news online. The tweets read:
Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge was safely delivered of a daughter at 8.34am.
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) May 2, 2015
The baby weighs 8lbs 3oz. The Duke of Cambridge was present for the birth.
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) May 2, 2015
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The Queen, The Duke of Edinburgh, The Prince of Wales & The Duchess of Cornwall, Prince Harry & members of both families have been informed
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) May 2, 2015
Her Royal Highness and her child are both doing well.
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) May 2, 2015
British Prime Minister David Cameron too took to micro-blogging site Twitter and extended his warm wishes to the Royal family. He posted: "Congratulations to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on the birth of their baby girl. I'm absolutely delighted for them."
Congratulations to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on the birth of their baby girl. I'm absolutely delighted for them.
— David Cameron (@David_Cameron) May 2, 2015
The Duchess of Cambridge gave birth to Prince George on July 22, 2013.
(With Agency Inputs)
