Military gun salutes will mark the birth of the Royal baby as speculation mounts over what name the new prince has been given.



The world is eagerly awaiting the first glimpse of the Royal baby born to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.

The couple could leave hospital later with their son, whose name has not yet been revealed, and show the newborn prince to the world's waiting media and well-wishers.

The baby was born at 4.24pm on Monday weighing 8lb 6oz (3.798kg), with Prince William at his wife's bedside at the Lindo Wing of St Mary's Hospital in London.
Kensington Palace issued a very brief statement from the Duke who, speaking on behalf of himself and the Duchess, said: 'We could not be happier.'

William telephoned his family to tell them the good news, speaking personally to the Queen, his father Prince Charles and younger brother Prince Harry.

The Prince of Wales, who has become a grandfather for the first time, summed up the feelings of the Royal Family when he described the new arrival as an 'incredibly special moment'.

In a statement he said: 'Both my wife and I are overjoyed at the arrival of my first grandchild.

'It is an incredibly special moment for William and Catherine and we are so thrilled for them on the birth of their baby boy.

'Grandparenthood is a unique moment in an.