Kate Middleton has had her third child, a boy, and the world's press has gone into meltdown. The baby boy was born at 11.01am this morning in the Lindo Wing at St Mary's Hospital, Paddington, in central London, weighing 8lb 7oz, Kensington Palace announced on Twitter.
The as-yet-unnamed male child is the Queen's sixth great-grandchild and will be fifth in line to the throne. She is said to be "delighted" at the news, the Palace continued.
Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge was safely delivered of a son at 1101hrs.
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) April 23, 2018
The baby weighs 8lbs 7oz.
The Duke of Cambridge was present for the birth.
Her Royal Highness and her child are both doing well.
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.
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) April 23, 2018
While traditional media organisations might be taking an earnest approach in their coverage, focussing on Middleton and the child's good health (all of which is, of course, wonderful news), thankfully the good people of Twitter are providing some much-needed entertainment with their dry British humour. Because, ultimately, woman have babies every day, as Private Eye famously reminded us the first time around.
I like the #royalbaby and your baby and all babies! If anything, I want MORE COVERAGE. ‘Sharon from Ramsgate is 4cm dilated and weeping for drugs. So much for your birth plan, eh Sharon.’
— Katherine Ryan (@Kathbum) April 23, 2018
Prince Harry just got demoted again. #royalbaby
— David Walliams (@davidwalliams) April 23, 2018
It promises to be a tough day for anyone called Roy Albaby #Royalbaby
— The Poke (@ThePoke) April 23, 2018
When you see #royalbaby trending and think "Oh great, what did that orange infant tweet now?"
— Steve Marmel (@Marmel) April 23, 2018
But this is better.
This is better.
NEWS! Fury as unemployed parents living off the state have ANOTHER baby https://t.co/vQ3T4CXyKv pic.twitter.com/ohM697rtSC
— NewsThump (@newsthump) April 23, 2018
Many people pondered what Kate and William might call him.
What were the odds on it being called Palace? #royalbaby https://t.co/YkmfE1eHx4
— Chris Creegan (@SkyChrisCreegan) April 23, 2018
Kate Middleton has given birth to a baby boy on #StGeorgesDay.
— Amanda (@Pandamoanimum) April 23, 2018
Crossing everything that they call him The Dragon.#RoyalBaby
#ROYALBABY name shortlist
— The DM Reporter (@DMReporter) April 23, 2018
BOY:
1) Flight Lt.
2) Dodi
3) Joffrey
4) Mycroft
5) Albus Severus
6) Will I Am
7) Harri’son
8) Barron
9) Adolf
10) Mohammed
GIRL:
1) Diana
2) Nevaeh
3) Brexitia
4) Honey G
5) Sansa
6) Meghan
7) Boudicca
8) Camilla-Mai
9) Waynetta
10) Mohammed
Others drew attention to all the people, namely, the government, who would be grateful for the timing of the baby's arrival.
Live pictures from Downing Street as the #RoyalBaby looks set to dominate the news cycle. pic.twitter.com/8Vpi79rKiL
— David Schneider (@davidschneider) April 23, 2018
Theresa May's cabinet when they hear The Duchess of Cambridge will keep the media busy this week. #royalbaby pic.twitter.com/GsQKvO2D7y
— Scene & Heard (@SaHreports) April 23, 2018
Others were just bored of the whole thing.
It’s that time again... #royalbaby pic.twitter.com/1EvbFLesQv
— Jack Holmes (@jackhoImes) April 23, 2018
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