May 2, 2015: ICYMI, Britain's Duchess of Cambridge, Catherine Middleton, 33, gave birth to a baby girl at 8.34 a.m. today! We're seven hours ahead of London time, so that's roughly 3:34 p.m. here in the Philippines.
HRH The Duchess of Cambridge was admitted at 06.00hrs to St Mary’s Hospital, Paddington, London and is in the early stages of labour.
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) May 2, 2015
The Duchess travelled by car from Kensington Palace to the Lindo Wing at St. Mary’s Hospital with The Duke of Cambridge.
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) May 2, 2015
It was quite a speedy delivery, considering @KensingtonRoyal posted that Duchess Kate gave birth less than three hours after she was brought to St. Mary's:
Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge was safely delivered of a daughter at 8.34am.
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) May 2, 2015
The baby weighed 8 pounds and 3 ounces! Trivia: Prince George weighed 8 pounds, 6 ounces when he was born.
The baby weighs 8lbs 3oz. The Duke of Cambridge was present for the birth.
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) May 2, 2015
Then of course, the royal family was informed about the birth...
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
Glad Kate is doing A-OK!
Her Royal Highness and her child are both doing well.
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) May 2, 2015
How cute is this callout by @KensingtonRoyal to share newborn baby girl photos with the hashtag #WelcomeToTheFamily?!
It’s a girl! If you are welcoming a new addition to your family, post a photo using #WelcomeToTheFamily for our blog pic.twitter.com/7v56mTmxpH
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) May 2, 2015
And as tradition dicates, a town crier announced the birth of the baby, along with an easel at Buckingham Palace giving details of the birth of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's daughter. The plaque confirmed the time of the birth and has been signed by the doctors looking after Duchess Kate.
It read:
Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge was safely delivered of a daughter at 8.34am today.
Her Royal Highness and her child are both doing well.
The easel at Buckingham Palace giving details of the birth of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's daughter today pic.twitter.com/0yp1lNi462
— BritishMonarchy (@BritishMonarchy) May 2, 2015
Congratulations to the royal family!