Royal baby

Royal baby is named George Alexander Louis

The waiting is over. Shortly after 6.15pm (Wednesday 24 July), the name of the first son of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge was announced as George Alexander Louis.

The traditional names end much speculation as to what name Prince William and Kate would choose for the third in line to the throne.

The couple have broken a little with tradition by selecting three names rather...

"We're still working on a name" - Kate and William present the baby prince

After much anticipation, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge emerged from St Mary's Hospital with their young son shortly after 7.15pm on Tuesday (23 July).

Hospital staff and members of the public cheered as the couple held the new prince in their arms and spoke briefly to the assembled crowd and international press and media.

But Prince William confirmed that we would have to...

It's a boy! Kate gives birth to royal couple's first child

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have become parents for the first time after giving birth to a baby boy.

The baby was delivered at 16:24 BST at St Mary's Hospital in Paddington, west London, weighing 8lb 6oz.

The Duke of Cambridge was present at the birth.

The hospital issued a bulletin delivering the news to the palace. It was signed by doctor who led the medical...