The Royal Baby: Live updates
As the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge prepare to welcome their bundle of joy into the world, CNN has the latest details of this momentous occasion. Follow our live blog as we continue the baby watch as well as details released from St James's Palace on the future heir to British throne in addition to interviews, videos and interactives.
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I didn't care until I realised the baby is going to be the head of state of an old Western democracy and 16 commonwealth states.It is a big deal! -
So happy for the Royal couple. Some of us in the USA do care....we're so excited for them and Britain. Hope it's a girl!
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The Queen's mum's middle name was Angela, if a girl I'd love her to be named Victoria Dianna Angela
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William and Kate are a lovely couple, and the baby is going to be just gorgeous!! -
CONGRATULATION WILL AND KATE. representing from COUNTRY CALLED "NEPAL"
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There's lots of interest in the new prince's name:Does anyone know when we might know the name?
Jay.ManningJul 22, 2013 at 9:10 PMAnd Baby's name is?
Armin HahnJul 22, 2013 at 9:11 PMSo far, we don't know what name William and Kate have chosen for their baby -- the official bulletin announcing his birth reveals the time he was born -- 4.24pm, local time -- and his birth weight -- 8 pounds 6 ounces -- but keeps his name a mystery, for now at least.In the past, it has taken a week or even longer for the name of a royal baby to be made public. It is thought that this time around, the baby's name may be announced when William and Kate leave the hospital with their son, which won't be until at least tomorrow, and may be several days away. -
by Max Foster via twitter 7/22/2013 8:20:22 PMRoyal Drs about to leave hospital -
by Clarence House via twitter 7/22/2013 8:20:27 PM
RT @BritishMonarchy: The official announcement of the birth of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's son http://instagram.com/p/cFLan6OBUs/
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Congratulations from Canada! I am very happy for you both. I love the Royal Family.
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Royal doctors leaving the #LindoWing . Saying 'beautiful baby' #royalbaby pic.twitter.com/HBKNpeyAKN
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Congrats from the US to England on the birth of the 3rd royal heir to the throne. Happy for William and Kate.
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Want to send your congratulations to Their Royal Highnesses? You can sign the Google+ card here: bit.ly/1bXt8xW9:08 PM
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Congrats to William and Kate! I know your mom is smiling down on all of you today. ~ From USA
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At 189m high, the birth announcement of the new prince in lights on the BT Tower in London.by Lauren.Moorhouse on Jul 22, 2013 at 8:33 PM -
Congratulations from Hungary! Best wishes to the baby and for the parents!!!
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Congratulations from Wisconsin, USA! Thrilled for you. Regular American
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Congrats to the happy family from Denver!!! Excited to see the new generation of royals bringing joy and light into the world!
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Any word about the Middleton family? If they arrive is it likely the media will know about it?
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Londoners: Get your earplugs ready. Gun salutes are planned at several locations around the city on Tuesday. Here's what else is coming up. -
New Zealand gets in on the act with the blue lighting. The new look Christchurch Airport. (Courtesy: AFP/Getty Images)by hilary.whiteman on Jul 23, 2013 at 6:34 AM -
Good morning from London. We're eagerly awaiting our first glimpse of the royal baby, which may come later today, if he and Kate are well enough to leave hospital. CNN's Max Foster says her doctor is at St Mary's now checking on the new mom:Update from palace later this morning. Queens gynaecologist, Marcus Setchell, making medical assessments now9:46 AM
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As Hilary mentioned earlier, gun salutes are planned at Green Park and the Tower of London later today to celebrate the new royal prince (details here) -- but that's not the only sonic celebration that will be going on in London.At Westminster Abbey, where William and Kate were married in April 2011, the bells will be rung for three hours to mark the birth of a new heir to the British throne.And at Buckingham Palace, there will be another musical nod to the new arrival, as CNN's royal correspondent reports:The music played at the Changing of the Guard today will be .... "Congratulations" by Cliff Richard10:27 AM
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by The Royal Family via twitter edited by Lauren Said-Moorhouse 7/23/2013 10:55:47 AMToday's Changing the Guard music at #BuckinghamPalace will include
'Congratulations' 'Royal Salute' and
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Celebrations continue in London today. Right now at Green Park and the Tower of London, there are are gun salutes for the new baby prince.41 rounds are being fired at Green Park while the Tower of London will see a 62-gun salute. The reason for the difference in number of rounds fired depends on location.
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Numbers explained -- There is a 41-gun salute at Green Park -- A basic royal salute has 21 rounds plus an additional 20 rounds for a royal park.Meanwhile Tower of London sees 62 rounds fired -- again 21 for a basic royal salute, an additional 20 rounds because it is at a royal palace and then 21 more because it is in the City of London.Each round is fired every 10 seconds.
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Want to keep watch with us at the Lindo Wing? Here's the live stream link.
Great "Kate wait" almost over?by Lauren.Moorhouse on Jul 23, 2013 at 2:15 PMPlease bear with us when we go live on location as the live stream camera is used in those moments. But don't despair -- we return them to you for your viewing pleasure as soon as we've gone off air. -
Carole and Michael Middleton have come out of the hospital and are expected to speak to the crowds of reporters waiting across the street from the Lindo Wing.
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The Duchess of Cambridge's parents Michael and Carole Middleton are leaving the Lindo Wing out of the main gate after meeting their grandson for the first time. They were there for just under an hour at the hospital. They stand on the stairs to pose for photographers before heading towards the press for a few comments.
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With both parents beaming, Carole Middleton answered a few questions from screaming photographers. "He's absolutely beautiful. They are both doing really well. We're so thrilled," she said.
When describing the first cuddle with the newborn prince, the Duchess' mother happily responded, "Amazing."
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Carole Middleton after meeting her first grandchild: "It's all coming back" pic.twitter.com/Lv6BMUNS7B
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St Mary's hospital staff lining up for what looks like an imminent arrival ... pic.twitter.com/D95kALoGzY
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Prince Charles and his wife Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, have arrived at the Lindo Wing of St Mary's Hospital in London to visit Charles' new grandson, the royal prince, who was born there just over 24 hours ago.
