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Prince William's wife Kate on Monday gave birth to a baby boy who will one day be heir to the British throne, Kensington Palace said in a statement. [caption id="attachment_405278" align="alignright" width="300"] Kate William[/caption] "Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge was safely delivered of a son at 4:24pm (1524GMT)," said the statement. "The baby weighs 8lbs 6oz. (3.8 kilos)." The baby will be third in line to the throne and in the direct line of succession after head of state Queen Elizabeth II's eldest son and heir Prince Charles, and then his eldest son William. "The baby weighs 8lbs 6oz. The Duke of Cambridge was present for the birth." The boy's name was not revealed, but he will be known as Prince of Cambridge. The former Kate Middleton was admitted to the private Lindo Wing of St. Mary's Hospital, Paddington, central London, at around 6:00 am in the midst of a summer thunderstorm. The birt...

WASHINGTON (AFP) - US President Barack Obama and his family are waiting "with anticipation" for the birth of Prince William and his wife Kate's first child, the White House said Monday. "Like so many Americans, the president and first lady and the entire first family, you know, are -- wait with anticipation for the birth of the duke and duchess' child," spokesman Jay Carney told reporters. The Obamas "wish the family and all of Great Britain well on this pending momentous occasion," Carney said. [caption id="attachment_405264" align="alignnone" width="412"] Crowds gather outside Buckingham Palace in central London on July 22, 2013. Prince William's wife Kate, (Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge) was admitted to hospital today in the early stages of labour as the world awaited the birth of a baby directly in line to inherit the British throne. It will then be made public in the traditional way, with a proclamation sig...