BREAKING NEWS: Royal Baby Born: Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge, gives birth to a baby boy

Kate Middleton, The Duchess of Cambridge, has this evening, Monday July 22, given birth to a baby boy.

The baby was delivered at 4.24pm at St Mary’s Hospital in Paddington, west London, weighing 8lb 6oz.

A press release from Kensington Palace said the Duke of Cambridge was present for the birth.

“The Queen, The Duke of Edinburgh, The Prince of Wales, The Duchess of Cornwall, Prince Harry and members of both families have been informed and are delighted with the news,” it said.