Duchess Kate gives birth to a…. baby boy! Mother & son are ‘doing well’.

Baby Crumpets is a BOY!!!

*Chiming Bells*

The Palace has just released the information about Duchess Kate and Prince William’s first child, the third in line to the throne. It’s a boy, weighing eight pounds and six ounces, born at 4:24 pm in London – which means that the baby was born like five hours ago, right? Damn. Per The Guardian:

The good news is that both the boy and his mother are doing well. She will be spending the night in hospital. Both families have been informed.

So, in time, the UK is going to have male monarchs for some time to come.

[From The Guardian]

So, the boy’s title is going to be HRH Prince —– of Cambridge, just FYI. I know many of you wanted Baby Crumpets to be a girl, but it’s a boy and that means the names aren’t as exciting. George. Arthur. Henry. Charles. Phillip. Michael. Some variation on that.

Anyway, congrats to Kate and William! Update: Prince William was in the delivery room when his son was born.

Update #2: You guys, Prince Charles just released the most bizarre public statement:

Both my wife and I are overjoyed at the arrival of my first grandchild. It is an incredibly special moment for William and Catherine and we are so thrilled for them on the birth of their baby boy.

Grandparenthood is a unique moment in anyone’s life, as countless kind people have told me in recent months, so I am enormously proud and happy to be a grandfather for the first time and we are eagerly looking forward to seeing the baby in the near future.

“Eagerly looking forward to seeing the baby in the near future”…? It just seems oddly stilted. Maybe Charles is already jealous because Baby Boy Crumpets is going to steal all of his thunder?

Update #3: HRH Prince Crumpets came out of the duchess vagine. Just FYI, no C-section.

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  1. RocketMerry says:

    Yay! Congrats! I vote Arthur for the name.

    Sigh, side note, I just lost my cheese and ham pizza bet. Dang it.

    • Spooks says:

      I like Phillip and Arthur, but I would really like it to be Michael because it’s HER father.
      I dislike royalty in general, but I love guessing baby names.

    • L says:

      I’m keeping my fingers crossed for George.

    • bluhare says:

      I never thought of this before, but I’m liking Alexander to be different. If they could name a girl Alexandra, then why not? King Alex . . . got a ring to it.

      • Florc says:

        Ugh! Bluhare nooo!
        Just as I thought my names were in the clear… Good that everything is all right. Now before everyone exhales… is the baby boy a ginger or brunette?

      • LAK says:

        Yea, my imaginary Charlotte Georgiana is safe! For now.

      • Florc says:

        Keep that name safe LAK!
        They could get pregnant again and have a girl! I love that name btw.
        There could com a day when I steal it since both are in my family. Don’t worry. I’m far from famous.

      • LAK says:

        FLORC – imaginary Charlotte G will track you down and haunt you forever if you steal her name!!!!!

      • Amanda says:

        The royal family would never name a kid Alexander. They have weird superstitions about that name just because one baby in the Royal family with that name died the day after he was born almost 200 years ago.

      • Florc says:

        LAK
        Hahahahehe he hmm *ehem*

        I wouldn’t really steal it since my georgiana is georgina. Also, I;m starting fertility treatments in a month so we will see who’s future/imaginary Charlotte G hunts down who first

      • LAK says:

        Florc – That’s amazing. And good luck as you start the journey.

        Funny, my BFF through my teen/early adulthood years was a GeorGINA.

        I’ve always liked Alexander[dra] too. Ditto Maya [after Maya Angelou].

        Laterly, because i am reading The immortal instruments [don’t ask, i’m inexplicably hooked] i am really loving Magnus. IF i have a boy any time soon, they are in danger of being called Magnus Alexander. Mind you it works out as ‘the great Alexander’ which tallies nicely with the historic Alexander the great.

    • Nanea says:

      Charles is called C Philip Arthur George, so I doubt any of his middle names are going to be the baby’s first name.

    • Decloo says:

      That’s quite a big baby for skinny Kate. Where was she keeping him? I figured she would have a 7 and a half pounder.

    • space oddity says:

      Can’t really be Arthur, cause they’d have to decide whether it’s Arthur I or II, taking an official stance on whether King Arthur was mythological or real.

  2. SW says:

    I was kinda hoping they would have a girl. Glad they are all healthy!

    • break says:

      yep. to the extent that i care (which isn’t very much), i was hoping for a girl.

    • JenD says:

      I was hoping for a girl, too. But I’m partial to baby girls right now, having just had my own. Congrats to them on a healthy baby!

    • Buckwild says:

      The Y chromosome is strong in Charles/William, it seems

    • Belle says:

      +3 Glad they are healthy and doing fine… but I was kind of hoping for a girl as well. I guess I’m partial also though as I have two daughters. Mainly, with their name ‘pool’ being so limited, the girl names were just a bit more fun. 😉

    • SW says:

      I thought a girl would be cool because of the historical aspect of it. Oh we’ll, hope she enjoys motherhood!

    • Merritt says:

      I was hoping for a girl too. I need to stop doing that. Whenever I hope someone has a girl, they have a boy,

      • Poppy says:

        I was hoping for a girl too, and I thought it would be.

        On the other hand, this does mean that I have a 100% success rate at incorrectly predicting the sex of babies – up to and including my own!

    • Suze says:

      Not me! I am so happy it was a boy. Now all the next coming of Princess Diana hoopla can be put to rest.

      If they have a girl next time, it should be a little lower key given that it won’t be the heir – and it would be easier for the kid to handle a loaded name like Princess Diana.

    • Anna says:

      In his generation of European monarchs, Baby Cambridge is going to be pretty much the only dude in a gaggle of girls. Lucky brat!

      • Elise says:

        Anna, you’re right:

        *Princess Leonor of Spain
        *Princess Elisabeth of Belgium
        *Princess Catharina-Amalia of the Netherlands
        *Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway
        *Princess Estelle of Sweden

        Am I missing anyone?

  3. Devon says:

    It’s 8:38pm in the UK, so the baby was born just over 4 hours ago.

    Congratulations to Will and Kate!

  4. Jasmine says:

    Damn! I thought it would be a girl

  5. Amelia says:

    Well, that’s me down a pizza!
    Congrats to them, hope he’s a happy little chap 🙂

  6. L.S. says:

    Can I just say how jealous I am! My son was 8.5lbs and I was HUGE (almost Kim K like, but not the swollen ankles, thank goodness) But seriously, Kate was so petite with a 8+ lb baby. I am SO jealous! Having gotten that out–Congratulations to Kate and Wills!

    • Joy says:

      She gained a total of 9 lbs I think lol. All in that one spot! I hope Prince Crumpets is a ginger.

    • m says:

      All Im gonna say is theres a reason she disapeared for a month…

      • L.S. says:

        Good point! Though, I was big from month 4, so I’m still jealous. LOL 🙂

        I hope he’s a ginger, too!! Would be so cute.

  7. Dani says:

    She carried really small for an 8lb baby. Yayyy I love babies.

    • StormsMama says:

      Agreed!
      Yay!!!!!! Love babies too!!!

    • Jenn says:

      Her choice of maternity clothes which were all loose helped conceal how large her bump actually was but I am surprised she delivered an eight pound baby. Nice healthy weight and good start in life. I bet William and Harry are through the roof that it was a boy.

  8. Tania says:

    I really thought it would be a girl! Oh well! Congrats to them!

  9. Anna says:

    Yay congrats 🙂 I was hoping for a girl!

  10. RobN says:

    8 pounds, 6 ounces is a pretty healthy size. So much for the “she’s not gaining enough weight for a healthy baby” crowd.

    • gg says:

      Oh but they swapped it out in the delivery room didn’t you know? 😉

      • gogoGorilla says:

        Plus, are you reading all the tin-hat conspiracies here? Geez, people. She is tall and has a very long torso. The baby was all up in front.

        Other pregnant ladies assumed they’d have that kind of pregnancy *cough cough cough*.

      • Carrie says:

        Lol@ conspiracy theories. My brother was 8 lbs, 14 oz, and my mother — who is at least 4 inches shorter than Kate (depending on what you believe her height) gained 23 pounds. If you saw her from the back, you’d never even know she was pregnant. My SiL only gained 8-10 pounds with each of her children and they were both 7+ pounds and healthy. As has been said many times on this board, “women carry differently,”

  11. Rita says:

    I didn’t get near this much publicity when I had my first son. Go figure but congrats to the Brits and all the royals. They seem like very nice people.

  12. Miss M says:

    Congrats to them!!!!

  13. Georgina says:

    I called it! *happy dance*

  14. Jayna says:

    I am happy it’s not a girl. Heavy weight to bear, future Queen if England. She really carried her pregnancy well too. I am happy for them. I wish Diana was alive to see her first grandchild born.

    • Kate says:

      I was hoping for a girl, but you’re right about the expectations…plus now there’s no pressure to name her ‘Diana.’

    • Tara says:

      Girls don’t need to be spared or protected from great responsibility. If this had been a girl she would have been as great a monarch as her great grandmother, the queen and as beloved as her great-great grandmother the queen mum. Will a boy be better equiped?

      • Kate says:

        I read it primarily as being compared to Diana/QE2 (which yes, would be tough– although by the time this child takes the throne, a lot of time will have passed), not so much as ‘girls can’t handle pressure.’

  15. Sugarrbunny says:

    Cheers to the happy family. Well Done!!

  16. Jennabean says:

    Aww congrats !! I was wishing it was a girl too..

  17. Jen says:

    Good for her and wow, a good sized kid. Interesting how those slender women give birth to eight pound babies (Shiloh Jolie-Pitt weighed eight pounds too).

    Good for them!!!

  18. the original bellaluna says:

    Huzzah! 😀 Congrats to them! (I figured it’d be a boy.) Think he’ll be a William II?

    • Mllejuliette says:

      There was already a William II (1087-1100). Assuming that the Duke of Cambridge (possib. William V) and baby Cambridge takes William as their regnal name, baby Cambridge would be William VI.

  19. Jamteezy says:

    Serious question: what would the monarchy do if the kid was born with Down’s Syndrome or some severe developmental disability? Not trying to be glib, just wondering if there are any sort of modern amendments and if that would affect succession at all.

    • SW says:

      That’s an interesting thought. I’m sure that they wouldn’t be allowed to rule. I would hope they would be proud of them no matter what.

    • Amelia says:

      I’ve been thinking the same thing for a couple of months now, too. Didn’t want to say anything until after the birth.
      It’s a good question – LAK, are you around to enlighten us? 🙂

    • Hillshmill says:

      I was curious about this too but didn’t want to jinx them before the royal baby was actually born. I mean, royal families are notorious for inbreeding, at least historically. Modern royalty has obviously changed this situation but there must be some history of genetic disorders amongst the royal families. It’s actually a good thing for commoner Kate to join the genetic pool.

    • Nikki says:

      You’ve never heard of Prince John I take it?

    • LAK says:

      Technically, only poor mental health would stop them reigning, and it would require Parliament to sign off on their inability to reign.

      However, Prince John, one of George’s sons, was hidden and rarely seen in public, and is never mentioned to extent that most people are unaware of his existence, so i would never under estimate the devious ways a less than 100% healthy child would be deprived the throne.

      http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prince_John_of_the_United_Kingdom

      • Elizabeth says:

        I don’t think that would be possible today with the intensity of press attention. I also don’t think there is the same stigma attached to mental illness as there was 100 years ago. BUT I sincerely hope that all is well with the new baby and he has a long, healthy and happy life.

      • LAK says:

        Elizabeth – I agree with regards stigmas, but it remains the ONLY impediment to reigning. And of course i am talking a level of mental illness that impedes a person’s ability to perform their duties.

        With regards social media and the press, may i present The Queen. Social media hasn’t made her any more transparent.

        Also the press can be used to report whatever angle the PTB decide eg despite our information age, people still don’t know about Prince John. William is able to have a fairly private life that goes unreported despite twitter sightings and chatter.

    • Ollie says:

      disabled children are removed from the line of succession…

    • mslewis says:

      With all of the testing and information we have these days I think if the baby was going to have Downs then Kate would have perhaps had a “miscarriage.” But, seriously, there was probably no chance of the baby being “defective” in any way since inbreeding for the Brit royals is no longer an issue. Diana was not related very closely to any royals and Kate is even farther removed so that is no longer a problem these days.

      Also, I find it strange that something like that would even cross your mind. It’s kind of sick, in my opinion, like you were hoping for something horrible to happen. Sorry if I sound harsh but, seriously, what a sick thought to have about a baby.

      • LAK says:

        There is no reason to tell someone off for asking a genuine question. It doesn’t mean they are ill-wishing it.

        Given it’s only now royalty rules are sort of dealing with the inheritance law when the rest of society has moved on, it begs all kinds of questions regarding other aspects of royalty.

        Questions around ideas that the rest of us take for granted, but which are still rigidly in place for the royals.

      • Nina says:

        Oh come on, it’s a valid thought to have. It’s never crossed my mind, certainly. For you to assume that Jamteezy’s thought somehow equates to wishing any sort of harm on the child is a little sick, I think.

      • Nikki says:

        It’s not a sick thought, but a very legitimate one. And just because she is not the product of inbreeding doesn’t mean they had no chance of complications for their child, to say so is absolutely narrow minded. There are many people on this earth who lose their babies to different chromosomal abnormalities with no family history of the disorder.

        As for sounding harsh, mslewis, you’re the one assuming that Kate would have had a “miscarriage” if her child had downs, a far more disgusting thought than what could happen if such a child was born otherwise healthy.

      • littlemissnaughty says:

        Really? Calling someone sick after mentioning a “miscarriage” in case the baby should be anything but perfectly healthy? REALLY???

        And considering the possibility that a baby is born with a disability is not sick. As if that would be the worst thought one could have. Please.

      • Sachi says:

        mslewis – I love (not really) how you call Jamteezy’s question “sick” and accuses Jamteezy of wishing the baby harm, but you have no problem calling a baby “defective” and saying that Kate would have terminated her own child on purpose if there was any sign of problem with the baby.

        I dislike Kate and the royals but never have my thoughts gone the route of “Kate will make herself miscarry if she doesn’t want a baby with a disability”.

        I find it sicker that people describe babies with developmental problems/mental challenges as defective, like a clock that doesn’t work properly.

      • Amelia says:

        I have to say, for you to suggest Kate would have a “miscarriage” if genetic testing revealed something was wrong with the baby is far more sickening and twisted than asking a question out of genuine curiosity. And just because someone is curious in no way means they are wishing harm or an ill outcome on the royal couple.

      • audrey says:

        I think it’s normal to have cross your mind.

        Anyone with a baby knows all of the tests offered to expectant moms

        It certainly crossed my mind since I just had a baby in March. My blood test results showed that we were at a higher risk for down’s syndrome. I wondered what the royals would do if facing the same issue. Would she keep the baby? Would the baby be hidden?

        I personally opted to have the baby and love her no matter what. She was born without DS but it was a very real possibility

    • Elle Kaye says:

      There is a Regency Act in place, should the Royal be unable to perform the acts of Sovereign, such as a young age, advanced age, illness, or infirmity, the Regent acts in the place of the Royal.

    • Duchess Katia says:

      I said the exact same thing!!! Or autism, can’t call that one right away… Hopefully, he doesn’t and he’ll actually live till the day he gets to be a King… (And us too :D). Congrats to both though!

    • Elizabeth says:

      Yeah, I think this is a perfectly reasonable question, one I had myself. I did some research, and there is a whole procedure in place if the heir to the throne is not able to rule. There are Regents to rule in place until the next heir is old enough, and there is a multi-layered series of steps in place to make sure that no nefarious plan to unseat a monarch is possible, including signed statements from multiple un-elected government officials in addition to documentation from medical personnel.

      • Jamteezy says:

        Thanks for all the answers everybody! Would the Regent be the person next in line?
        Not wishing ill to anyone or any babies. My in-laws are fiercely loyal Brits (she even has a Will and Kate tea mug) so this is a pretty exciting day. The story of Prince John says a lot about how we treat the differently abled. I would be really interested to see how the newer generation of Royals were to treat landing in Holland, so to speak.

      • LAK says:

        Jamteezy – The Regent is the nearest LEGAL ADULT in line to the throne.

    • Amanda says:

      I wondered that too. I’m sure if it was diagnosed in utero with Down syndrome or something even worse, they would probably have terminated the pregnancy . If it’s something that can’t be diagnosed until later, such as autism, then I guess they’d hope that another relative would take their place as sovereign.

      • Amelia says:

        How can you say you’re sure if Down Syndrome had been detected in utero, the royal couple would probably have terminated the pregnancy?! That is an intensely personal decision that no one should speculate about. I think it’s an awful thing to say.

      • Amanda says:

        To Amelia: 92% of babies that are diagnosed prenatally with Down syndrome are terminated. Whether you agree with it or not, that is the truth.

      • Tara says:

        Just because that is what you would do does not mean that Kate and Will would have done so, it frightens and saddens me that some people casually see terminating a pregnancy that results in downs syndrome as a “solution”. Scary stuff. People with ds are priceless members of society and beloved members of their families (birth, adopted or extended).

        And don’t forget that Wills is every inch Diana’s son. He knows that all life is valuable – especially the ill and thpse society would neglect.

        The dark ages called – they want their ideas back.

  20. Sachi says:

    Good and healthy size for the baby.

    Congrats to them!

    I was watching CNN and the reporter was talking about some other stuff when the birth announcement was sent to the press. The reporter looked surprised and a bit emotional at the end. 😀

    • Florc says:

      Emotional like that cry you give when you’re so exhausted and it’s all over… That was my take. Those poor reporters.

      No one has commented yet and i’d like your thoughts on it Sachi.
      Charles’s statement is weird no? Nothing about wishing Kate and Will future happy newborn weeks, but all about him and how great it is to be a grandparent. I was expecting a shout out to Kate at the very least.

      • Sachi says:

        I think it’s two possibilities:

        1. He already knew about the gender of the baby, the real due date, etc. and has prepared a speech knowing he would be in York and would have a full schedule.

        2. He’s keeping his real emotions for the Cambridges’ ears only. He has likely told William and Kate how happy he was for them and has gushed over his grandson over the phone. 😀

        The baby was born more than 5 hours ago so he must have talked with them at length before his message was published.

        The message does sound a bit impersonal at first, but I think it’s just in keeping with the Windsors’ formality. It’s quite different in Europe where the monarchs/royal families rush to the hospital to visit their grandchildren and give interview to the press waiting at the entrance.

  21. Lauren says:

    Congrats to them. I didn’t care whether it was a boy or a girl because all that really matters is that your child is born happy and healthy.

  22. L says:

    Congrats! And 8 pounds? Wowza. Big baby.

  23. Bianca says:

    I’m glad it’s a boy. Sad to say, but it’ll be easier for a male to live up to all the expectations. Anyway, congratulations! And welcome to the world, Prince Crumpets.

    Oh, and I hope they’ll name him Arthur.

  24. dorothy says:

    Guess now every’s saying Kim who? hehe

    • kc says:

      I seriously doubt Kim is going to get as much attention as she would have hoped with a baby Royal here now. She should have already released pics for maximum exposure.

    • Xantha says:

      Why do people keep bringing up Kim Kardashian in the recent Royal Baby posts? I mean yeah the Kardashian family are famewhores and this will definitely take any attention away from North West but there’s no need for someone to mention Kim in every post. I mean it’s not like she’s been on a Bash The Royal Family spree.

    • Florc says:

      It’s funny to see that the people who always hate on Kim are Always thinking about her. Enough so that even on topics that have nothing to do with her she’s so on your mind that you mention her. Hmm… It’s like saying you’re so over your ex bf, but you always mention how dumb he is just to mention. If you hate her and are so annoyed with her why are you thinking about her so much?

      • dorothy says:

        Cause it’s fun.

      • Another K says:

        dorothy, I agree with Florc on this. The Kardashian people can get really annoying on these posts but I have to say your answer was . . . . incredibly great. I actually did Laugh Out Loud!

      • jwoolman says:

        It’s natural to mention other celebs with babies in a Celebitchy discussion, especially KK in this one since there has been speculation that she has been planning her publicity about little Ka-Ching! Kardashian North ByNorth West around the British royal birth. KK seems to think she’s American royalty… Anyway, one theory has been that Ka-Ching!’s pictures would surface now to try to share mag covers with Little Baby Crumpets. So people are curious about KK’s next move, now that little Crumpets has left the womb. All harmless speculation, our equivalent of a cat playing with a string. Doesn’t mean anything deep.

  25. BooBooLaRue says:

    Welcome baby Cambridge!

  26. The Original Mia says:

    Knew it was a boy. Thrilled to be right. Kinda surprised by the size. She was all baby.

  27. blue marie says:

    Congrats to them!

  28. Maggie says:

    Yaaay! Congrats to the new parents.

  29. Kim1 says:

    I hear they are naming him Tyrone Dewayne .Oops that’s what my cousin is naming her son 🙂 Congrats

  30. Kaiser says:

    Nineteen years from now, North West will begin strut down a catwalk in lingerie and Prince Crumpets Cambridge will suddenly know that she will be his bride. #PrincessNorthCambridge

    • LAK says:

      Huzzah!!!!

    • audrey says:

      lol i was just coming to post that the kardashians are excited and already scheming to marry north off to this baby

      omg a royal of color

    • dahlianoir says:

      Well, Kate did appear semi naked on a catwalk to impress William so you never know. But seriously, Kim Kardashian as the mother of the future queen of England… THAT’D BE AWESOME.

      • fallen says:

        That would be so awesome!!

      • jwoolman says:

        “And the final nail in the coffin of British royalty is driven in by Mama Ten Percent, who arranged to put her granddaughter Ka-Ching!’s wedding to Prince Crumpets on an E! Network special in a ten episode arc of Keeping Up With Whatever’s Left of the Kardashians. This inspired the British Rebellion of 2038, ending with Buckingham Palace burned to the ground. The only casualty, however, was an E! News reporter who was too focused on the camera to get out of the way of the torches. But the entire royal family prudently decided to emigrate to New Zealand.”

    • Mia says:

      LMAO! Hilarity.

    • KG says:

      You don’t know how much I want this to be true. haha.

    • Amanda says:

      LMFAO 😀

    • Tara says:

      Lolol! And Grandma Kris will try to sell her wedding program to the highest bidder or have E! On location at Westminster Abbey.

  31. Mitch Buchanan Rocks! says:

    And twenty five years henceforth the tabloid world will be a buzz as Prince Arthur takes North West as his bride.

  32. Deidre says:

    8 lbs 6 oz.. wow.. pretty healthy size king baby from tiny her Duchessness. Well done.. good show.

  33. Jocelyn says:

    I like the first name Arthur. I knew it would be a boy!

    • Bored suburbanhousewife says:

      I too felt completely confident it would be a boy for no other reason than that Kate never sets a foot out of tradition. The law may say a girl would trump her little bro, but no way Kate’s gonna be the one to start the revolution with an XX to start with. I am wondering if they might go SLIGHTLY original with the first name yet in a traditional way—Athelstan? Alfred? probably not Ethelread (known as the Unready) or even Michael or Andrew? Frederick? Philip?

  34. lizzy says:

    I wanted it to be twin girls – now that would have been interesting. With all that morning sickness.. But maybe they will name him Pilot Inspektor or something cool like that 😉

  35. nc_magnolia says:

    Wonderful!

    Healthy baby boy, future King. So much for Kate being “too skinny” for a healthy baby, hehe.

    I think it would be a lovely tribute to his great-grandfather to have the name Phillip under consideration. Happy baby Wales, everyone!

    • LAK says:

      ….but we haven’t seen her for 6wks. who knows how much weight she put on during that time.

      • nc_magnolia says:

        True. But she’s kept quite a lid on her weight throughout the pregnancy. Doesn’t strike me as one of those girls who goes the Jessica Simpson route, eh?

      • LAK says:

        I agree, however, even if she was one of those Jessica Simpson fat pregnancy gals, there is no way that Kate would have given into that.

        She is disciplined in staying slim for William who apparently likes his girls slim.

        Who knows what her true pregnancy state would be without his influence.

      • Deedee says:

        We’d all be skinnier pregnant if we were clothed in bespoke coatdress camo, spanxed within an inch of our lives, and then allowed to hide for the last month of our pregnancies. There’s a photog named Tanna who is in close with the Midds and he says has the last photos of Kate pregnant. I bet he gets paid a mint for them.

      • nc_magnolia says:

        All fair points. Would love to see those last 30 day photos.

        Well, there’s no denying…baby is here. Cheers, ladies!

  36. Sannie says:

    Congratulations, must be such a happy moment 🙂

  37. MousieBrown says:

    I hope Francis is one of the names, since the girl version Frances was Diana’s middle name.

    • nc_magnolia says:

      Oh, lovely idea!

    • Amanda says:

      Ooh that would be awesome! My mom’s maiden name is Francis and if I’m lucky enough to have a son of my own someday, I would use it as a middle name myself. After my grandparents and uncles pass away, there won’t be anyone else in the family with the Francis name.

  38. Ollie says:

    The world was waiting for a girl because Princesses are more popular. They are cute. Look at the sweet little european Princesses. People fall in love with them easily. And not to forget the Diana-mini-me-factor.

    A lot of people will be disappointed.

    • Marigold says:

      Yeah because Wills and Harry are so unpopular…

    • Elizabeth says:

      Boo. Boys are just as cute as girls, even if they don’t get to wear pretty dresses and hats and ruffles and flowers and mary janes and color and…hmmm. I’m just bitter cause I had 3 boys and no girls. 🙂

      • Amelia says:

        Elizabeth, as a mother to a boy and a girl, I can tell you boys are just as rewarding and much easier to bring up. And as a good friend of mine told me after the birth of my son, “With a girl you have to worry about every penis in town. With a boy, you have to worry about one.”

    • bluhare says:

      As a very proud and doting aunt to both nieces and nephews I have to admit I had more fun with the boys. You can fling them around and they don’t cry. 🙂

    • Elise says:

      Amelia, lol. I’d worry about my boy being mobbed by girls, too.

  39. janie says:

    Congrats to the Royal Couple!!! A little boy, so exciting for them! Wish all 3 well & happiness!

  40. MavenTheFirst says:

    So Waity has a new accessory.

    • Jaded says:

      Ouch! I don’t think she deserves to be accused of procreating an accessory… in fact I think they’ll both be very hands-on loving parents. She strikes me as a very family oriented person despite her lack of desire to throw herself into her career. Best wishes to them both!

    • TheyPromisedMeBeer says:

      I giggled.

  41. Ginger says:

    Hooray! Everyone is healthy…wonderful!

  42. Sarah says:

    My losing streak is over! It’s a boy on the 22nd! Now if James is his name I’m setting up a palm reading business

  43. lisa2 says:

    Congrats. 8 lbs 6 oz.

    Women that are small like her size wise carry well. All baby. So they drop the weight fairly quickly.

    NO ideas on names. But I’m sure they are just enjoying the JOY of the baby.

  44. Georgina says:

    I don’t think Prince Charles’ statement is weird at all. He’s away on official duties and can’t wait to see his grandchild. Take it for what it is.

    • Mary says:

      I agree. Sounds to me as if he’s thrilled and letting the new family have some time together’ and as you say he’s on official duty.

  45. Izzy says:

    Mazel tov! Glad all are doing well. Also, I thought Price Charles’s statement was rather sweet. Maybe a bit awkward, but he’s never been known for his ability to express emotions, and it is his first time as a grandfather after all.

    • Elizabeth says:

      Yep, this.

      • Another K says:

        Exactly. I’m sure P. Charles is thrilled! Congrats and best wishes to Mom and Dad and baby!

    • Janet says:

      ITA. The happiest day of my life was the day I became a grandma. There is something magical about bring a grandparent that is like nothing else in the world. I can picture Charles now being a very devoted and doting grandpa.

  46. Noodle says:

    If you think about it…those are the only 4 hours in that baby’s whole life where he had the type of anonymity the rest of us enjoy every day.

    I’m glad they had a few hours to themselves.

  47. Elena says:

    I’m sure Prince Charles is overjoyed and not thinking about stolen thunder or anything of the sort right now.
    It’s a stilted statement like anything that comes as an official release for the public. Not unusual.

    Congratulations to Catherine, William and all British people! Best wishes to them and the newborn little prince!

  48. sam says:

    the comment from Charles is relating to the fact that he isn’t in the city. He’s in another city all together carrying out obligations for the next two days, he said he would not come back early.

  49. LAK says:

    Charles’s statement isn’t odd at all.

    It’s quite sweet.

    He is in York at the moment and will stay there until later in the week finishing his engagements, so factually it is true that he won’t see the baby until the future.

  50. aquarius64 says:

    Congratulations to the duke and duchess and welcome Prince __________ of Cambridge. The only people are possibly not happy about this birth are the Kar-trashians because this prince will knock Kimye’s progeny off the front pages. Would be interesting to see if any of the K Clan puts out an congratulatory tweet.

    • Bored suburbanhousewife says:

      For now I guess it is “Prince John Doe” or ” perhaps Prince Crumpets”

  51. Mich says:

    Awww. That’s nice. Glad to hear they are all doing well. If Wills is as protective as he is over his wife, I can’t imagine how he will be over his son.

    Am looking forward to the pic of them leaving the hospital.

  52. F5 says:

    Aww, welcome, little baby Prince! 🙂

  53. Chinoiserie says:

    I knew it! Everybody was saying that the royal baby is going to be a girl but I knew it was going to be a boy! Oh and congratulations.

  54. PinkParasols says:

    An Enclave 24 post would be epic right now ::pours out some liquor::

    Anyway, Im happy the baby is healthy and safe.

    • Emily says:

      What ever happened to Enclave 24? Did the Middleton lawyers get it shut down like they did to #PippaTips?

  55. aims says:

    I was wrong!! Congrats to the happy family.

  56. Jessica6 says:

    Personally, I don’t see what is so “bizarre” about Charles’ statement to the press. Seems like a happy Grandpa to me. Don’t go looking for something that’s not there, CB! 😉

  57. mslewis says:

    If I recall correctly, I posted late last week that the babe would be born this Monday and it would be a boy. Congrats to ME!!!

    Anyway, good for Kate for delivering such a big boy and I’m happy she’s doing well. I know the statement from Charles sounded a bit stilted but I’m sure he’s totally delighted to have a new grandson. Bless his heart. He’s 64 years old and that’s kind of old for a first grandchild.

  58. CooCooCatchoo says:

    Would love it if they slipped “Spencer” in there somewhere – nice tribute to Diana.

    • Jessica6 says:

      I agree. George James Spencer has a nice ring to it, no?

    • Laura says:

      Ooh, yes! I’m liking Arthur Michael Spencer.

    • LAK says:

      How bizarre to think the Spencers are forgotten when the Spencers are one of the most prominent families in Britain.

      And that’s without adding the churchill/Marlborough branch of the family.

      The Spencers will be remembered whether or not this baby incorporates their name into his own.

      • Bored suburbanhousewife says:

        Question for u LAK– unlike in USA. Last family surnames don’t seem to be much used as the first three to four Christian names in the nobility, correct? Also my impression ( pearl clutching here) is that Diana’s brother and father have hardly been a credit to this old family. Am I wrong here?

      • LAK says:

        Bored suburbanhousewife – You are right on all counts.

      • bluhare says:

        In the OP’s defense, LAK, the Spencers are an afterthought over here.

  59. NYC_girl says:

    I’m really glad I’m not her – CNN.com has “baby was born vaginally” on its site. LOL

  60. bettyrose says:

    Does this mean Diana is definitely out as a name?

    • Jessica6 says:

      I can safely bet that, had the child been a girl, the House of Windsor would NOT have been at all amused had the girl’s first name been Diana. Or, even as a second name. That’s my gut take on that.

  61. LilyRose says:

    Brilliant!

    Smashing!

    *sips tea*

  62. palermo says:

    Congrats to them!

  63. LilyRose says:

    Best wishes for the new parents and baby.

    So after this royal baby, do we move on to Charlotte Casiraghi? I’m sure the tabloids are looking to fill a , um, void. 😉

    • Kiddo says:

      They will milk this FOREVER, and I have already tired of it leading up to this point.

      • Mel says:

        “They will milk this FOREVER, and I have already tired of it leading up to this point.”

        I, for one, agree wholeheartedly. It’s been boring boring boooooring – and it’ll never end, because every step of the tiny tot will be followed.

        Thank God for interesting – and excessive – work! 🙂
        Because the next few years the rags will be mind-numbingly boring.
        And then, it’ll be time for yet another “royal” baby.

    • Jessica6 says:

      Ugh…those Casiraghi offspring. Another out-of-wedlock baby-to-be. Nothing wrong with that, of course, just mentioning it to illustrate that at least those Grimaldi’s and Casiraghi’s are consistent! LOL!

      • LilyRose says:

        I think Charlotte is GORGEOUS. It’s incredible how much of Princess Grace and Caroline this woman has.

    • Bianca says:

      Oh, Charlotte Casiraghi is so stunning. And her out-of-wedlock pregnancy is much juicier, too

  64. Faye says:

    Congrats to Wills and Kate! I may not be their biggest fan, but I do have a soft spot for babies. It’s funny that Kate had such a relatively big baby, because it seems to me that all my relatives and friends who were thin had big babies. I know one woman who was a size 0 had a 10 lb baby! Someone should do a study on that correlation.

    Hope baby will grow up to be healthy, happy, and an heir his country can be proud of. Royal aides have already told the press (as per the WSJ) Will and Kate want to raise the baby “normally,” whatever that means to them :).

  65. molly says:

    Hope this baby is more like harry, full of fun and adventure, a truly “peoples king” rather than his booooring brother and father.

    I guessed earlier that she would have a PLANNED C SECTION and have the baby this aternoon. I think I could be right – too posh to push !!!

  66. Bored suburbanhousewife says:

    Can’t get the music and lyrics of one the most sublime choral pieces in Handel’s “Messiah” taken from Book of Isaiah:

    For unto us a Child is born,
    unto us a Son is given,
    and the government shall be upon His shoulder;
    and His name shall be called
    Wonderful,
    Counsellor,
    The Mighty God,
    The Everlasting Father,
    The Prince of Peace.

  67. Dawn says:

    Yes! Congrats to everyone concerned. When the Queen finally retires it will be three Kings in a row for the British Isles. I am hoping for the name Arthur Phillip Charles Michael. I think it would be a really cool name!

  68. Baskingshark says:

    Darn, I was hoping for a girl so there could be awkwardness about it being named/not named Diana.

  69. Dena says:

    I lo that Prince wrote “my wife and I.” I think he really loves Camillia & and has deep feelings for her.

    I wonder if Crumpets Cambridge willhave big brown sausage curls to the envy of his father. Name: Alexander William Michael Charles

  70. Lucky Charm says:

    Yay, a boy, I was right! Congratulations to the new parents on a healthy son. I wonder if Leopold will be in there? Since he just missed being a Leo star sign, he could still be a King Leo! Leopold Francis James Michael?

  71. Elizabeth says:

    Well yay for everyone! I have 3 boys, so I guess I’m partial and I’m glad it’s a boy. I thought it would be a boy because she carried straight out in front. And can I say after all of Kate’s criticism for being high maintenance and not working hard enough and so on, she just completed the most important job for which she was “hired” – have a healthy heir to the throne. And she did it with style, she always look wonderful, the baby was good sized, there were no false alarms running to the hospital and back, and she pushed out a first baby in jig time, too. I’m so happy for them. Also think that Grandpa Charles is so so veddy British that he just talks that way, he’s been known to say awkward things when speaking off the cuff.

  72. nifap says:

    I m SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO over this Royalty SHIT!!!!

    • bluhare says:

      There’s a lovely thread on your right if you’re sick of royalty. No need to whine.

      Helpfully yours,
      bluhare

  73. mel2 says:

    I am so happy for them. This is my favorite couple. I wish them well.

  74. Emdeeisms says:

    Where was she hiding this 8lbs all along!
    All through her pregnancy I was sure the baby would be tiny! Like 6lbs something tiny.

  75. Superbabe says:

    So what are you guys making of the fact that her mom wasn’t in the delivery room? That she wanted it to just be her and William? I keep hearing about how infantile she is and how she always needs her mother.

    • NYC_girl says:

      I haven’t given birth but isn’t it typical for just the father or partner to be present in the delivery room? Parents are usually hanging out in the waiting area or arrive at the hospital after the birth, at least my parents were when my sisters had their babies. I don’t know if my mother would have wanted to witness me with my legs spread, screeching in pain. 😉

  76. Lala says:

    All this talk about her being so tiny and amazement over an 8lb baby… I think people forget she hasn’t been seen since June 15th and it is quite common to gain a pound a week in the last several weeks of pregnancy. I’m guessing she likely doubled in size since her last appearance

    • Marigold says:

      Half a pound a week. If it were a pound, I would have birthed a 12lb baby. And I went a week early.

  77. Thiajoka says:

    That was a fairly quick first delivery. Congrats to the royals. Someone on FB just suggested they name the boy “Joffrey” which made me giggle.

    • Suze says:

      She probably labored at home for as long as she could before going in, though.

      Still, she made good work out of the job she was hired to do!

  78. Sachi says:

    Anyone into astrology?

    An astrologer predicted Kate’s pregnancy and the birth of a future King in July 2013. The prediction is quite amazing:

    http://www.astroamerica.com/newsletters/2012-october02.pdf
    – the second column with “Kate Middleton” as the headline.

    And another:
    http://www.astroamerica.com/newsletters/2013-july23.pdf page 6, “That Royal Baby” topic.

    The astrologer repeated that William will not be King and be passed over.

    • Lisa says:

      I read that — that astrologer is amazing. Little Prince Joffrey of Cambridge.

    • fallen says:

      Wow! That is very interesting!

    • Flower says:

      Very interesting, but William can not be ‘passed over’ if he is still alive when Charles dies he automatically becomes King, he may ‘relinquish his claim’ to the Monarchy before that point or he may ‘abdicate’ after Charles death, before he is crowned (as the Duke of Windsor did) or he might die before Charles, but he can never be ‘passed over’.

      The only way this would change is for the government to make very extensive changes to the current laws which is extremely unlikely and would open several enormous cans of worms legally speaking. Even if he was in a non-responsive coma for years the appointment of a Regent would be more likely.

      On a side note for decades astrologers have been saying Charles will never become King so it all remains to be seen.

    • dena says:

      Thanks!

    • Liberty says:

      Wow. Pretty eerie.

    • Elise says:

      Does anyone think we’ll have a spare on October 2015 then?

  79. Mia says:

    Aww, I wonder what his name is going to be? Hopefully he doesn’t pick up the male pattern baldness problems of his father, lol. And Prince Charles has been overshadowed by his mother, Princess Diana, and his two attractive sons for decades. I wasn’t aware that Prince Charles had any thunder left to steal, lmao.

    • Amelia says:

      Actually, the genetic material for male pattern baldness rests on the X chromosome, so to see how the new royal baby will fare follically, check out Kate’s dad. That will be where the pattern is shown.

      • Nina W says:

        Sorry Amelia but hair genetics are not that simple. My husband, his brother, father, uncle and grandfather all have the bald gene passed straight on down the male line. The glorious crown of hair on his maternal grandfather mocks my husband daily.

  80. Mira says:

    Congrats to Kate and William! But I just want to shower extra love on MK for suggesting the baby name ‘Prince Diano Charles Pippo Robert Crawley John Paul George Ringo Morrissey’ 😀

  81. Janet says:

    Interesting that Charles said he and Camilla are delighted at the birth of HIS first grandchild, not THEIR first grandchild. Neat way of putting Camilla in her place.

    • LAK says:

      Camilla is a grandmother several times over.

      This is her 6th grandchild, and his 1st.

    • RobN says:

      I think he just put it that way to avoid trying to make it sound like Camilla is the child’s grandmother. It would sound like he was cutting Diana out of this and there is no surer way to piss of the Diana fans than that.

    • Elena says:

      Well, it’s not her first grandchild. It is his.
      Nobody’s putting her anywhere.
      You do know he married her, right?

    • Suze says:

      Dianaloonies would be all over him like white on rice if he were to even hint that Camilla is grandmother to this child.

      Plus, as has been pointed out, Camilla has grandchildren already so this isn’t her first granchild.

      It was a very carefully worded statement which probably accounts for it sounding a little awkward. Camilla is overjoyed and thrilled at the birth, along with Charles, but she isn’t grabbing the grandma title.

  82. Flower says:

    My 86 year old father said he was disappointed…..he wanted a girl. LOL

  83. Sam H x says:

    I was hoping it would be a girl (maybe the next one?)…Regardless of gender, a child is a blessing and as along it’s a happy & healthy one, that’s all that matters 🙂 …Congrats to Kate & William on the birth of their son, grandpa Charlie must be happy & excited to see his grandson and I’m sure Harry is looking forward to meeting his nephew. xx

  84. Aeryn39 says:

    Yippee!!! I had a bet with my friends it would be a boy – I was the only one, LOL!
    As much as I’d love Arthur, I’d also love a King Philip. The DoE is one of my favorite Royals ever 🙂

  85. Reece says:

    Called a boy! Also August but I’m still going for William(jr) Michael Charles or a variation of the three. 1/3 so far, not bad.
    I know people wanted a girl but c’mon they are too damn boring for a girl! That’s reserved for Harry. 🙂

    Anyway, I’m glad mum and Baby Crumpets are doing well.

  86. Amelia says:

    Very happy for William and Kate and their new baby. I can’t imagine living life under a microscope, and those two seem to handle it very well. Wish them nothing but the best.

  87. A says:

    BTW, there were some plastic surgery rumors about the DoC with some before and after pics, but with pregnancy weight she looks a lot more like the “before” pics… I don’t think she did much more than the usual Botox and maybe a little eye touch up?

    • Ktx says:

      I agree. It doesn’t look like she’s had a lot of work done. She looks better and younger and fresher with a rounder face. I hope she doesn’t get so skinny again.

    • LAK says:

      She hasn’t had extensive surgery. only a nose job, dental correction, eye bags removal and Botox. all standard. all subtle. with the added weight gain, she looks better, but she still doesn’t look like her old face.

      • Christin says:

        Agree. Subtle work, but I think she’s had several things done. The eye bags are most obvious, plus a little nose tip tweak, etc.

  88. TheyPromisedMeBeer says:

    Well since no one else around here will, I guess I’ll be the one to …

    Having sex is a great way to create a baby. #pippatips

    If the baby has a penis, it’s a boy. #pippatips

    If you are a peasant, babies come out by pushing. #pippatips

    Naming your baby is a good way to tell it apart from other kids as it grows. #pippatips

  89. Elise says:

    Congratulations to William and Catherine; the Windsors; the Spencers and the Middletons. It’s good to know both Catherine and the baby are doing well, can’t wait to see him and who he takes after. It’s a new beginning, and I’m hoping the prince inherits the positive attributes of both families. I’m surprised it’s a boy, but it’s good all the same. Name-wise, leaning towards “Phillip;” “Richard;” or “Alexander.”

  90. yep says:

    I’m surprised that Kim K hasn’t tossed out pics of her baby, as the new royal is stealing her thunder. But that’s what you get for holding out to the highest bidder.

  91. bottleredhead says:

    Is it just me, or is anyone else wondering if the baby is the reincarnation of Dennis Farina.

    I would like to go to that coronation.

  92. RobN says:

    I’ve been touting James as the name, and today I finally figured out that William’s uncle Edward has already named his son James. No way that they have another James that close.

    I’m moving to George, although I wouldn’t be too surprised if there’s a Nicholas in there. The Queen’s family was very close to their Russian cousins.

  93. Ktx says:

    This video is so interesting. It’s on the “true cost of the Royal Family”: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhyYgnhhKFw&feature=player_embedded

  94. Zombie Shortcake says:

    Unless this child is a throwback to some formidable and brilliant ancestor, he is totally f*cked, because his parents are too dimwitted and useless to teach him anything important about being royalty.

    • Liberty says:

      Agreed, and that is why I am hoping that Harry and Anne step in and take over Baby Cambridge’s character development while Kate gets back to stripping the shops and William turns back to looking at himself in a mirror.

      • Xantha says:

        There’s many kids in this world who grew up to be the opposite of their parents, good and bad. This boy could do just that embrace his title and bring some actual modern views into the monarchy cause contrary to what the press might shove down our throats, Will and Kate are NOT a modern couple.

      • Tara says:

        This makes no sense. Prince Harry wore a third reich uniform to a costume party and has used marijuana! What is wrong with Will and Kate’s character or child rearing ability even if they are dull?

      • LAK says:

        Tara – this again??!! let’s not forget that the shopkeeper said that WILLIAM encouraged and picked out the nazi uniform for his little brother to wear as a dare. So which of them should have had the sense? Also the same shopkeeper said nazi costumes were very popular with young aristo costume parties so they are all complicit, not just Harry.

        William is not a dull, saint despite the very successful PR campaign to paint him that way. Everything Harry has done, William has done too. They BOTH acknowledge that WILLIAM is the bigger party animal.

  95. Noodle says:

    I’m picking Henry James for a boy– which would honor both of their brothers.

    My kids have voted for Gerald. Prince Gerald. Sounds like a winner to me 🙂

  96. Janet says:

    They need to retire those fusty old names. I vote for Kanye Elvis. King Kanye has a nice ring to it. Or keep William but spell it Will.I.Am.

  97. Jane says:

    I wonder if Kim Kar-trashian is having a hissy fit because all eyes are on the Duchess and not her. I bet Kate is going to walk out slim or at least normal and glowing straight away. She was pretty slim and had an 8+ pound baby. Kate probably lost a decent amount of weight already. I can see Kim now just beside herself because she is so beyond narcissistic that she needs to remain in hiding until she can make her come-back. Meanwhile Kate will just get on. I’m relishing in this. Diva Kim isn’t the center of attention now. Kim is probably expecting her showing of the baby to be a world event. Sorry honey….Kate has you beat on this one. We had one heck of a time talking about this over drinks and a late night dinner amongst a whole bunch of us. Epic

    • Christin says:

      And KK’s baby was reportedly half the weight. There is no shaping body wear good enough to make her look better than Kate will likely look just a day or so after giving birth.

    • Effie says:

      Kim Kartrashian and her entire family are gonna be irrelavent( Aren’t they already?) within 3-4 years. All those comments about her child possibly marrying Kate and Wills is laugable.
      But if she does try to get her kid to marry someone, it will be one of the Brangelina kids I bet. I totally see her child with one of theirs. Why not? Kim and her whole family are gold-diggers.

  98. modelspiceboi says:

    I’m guessing James Francis Alexander Louis for Baby Crumpets’ given name.

  99. Kris says:

    What would happen if she had had twins??

    • LAK says:

      First one out is the heir. end of. even if they beat their twin by minutes.

      Since she needs to produce a spare as well, having twins would have made her job done in one heir & spare swoop.

      • Amanda says:

        If I were her I wod have taken fertility drugs to increase the chance of twins, so I’d only have to be pregnant once.

  100. Belle says:

    Okay, this is ridiculously stupid but for some reason I couldn’t stop laughing… I think I need some sleep. 🙂

    A comment on a story at DM:

    “Call him Kong. A great name for when he becomes King.”

    All of the comments… on and on about George, Philip, Charles, William, Arthur, Henry, Francis… etc., etc., and then the Kong comment… gave me a serious case of giggles. Yes, need sleep!

  101. Kristin says:

    “Duchess vagine …”

    You kill me, lol!

  102. minime says:

    LOL @ update#3
    When I started to read it I really thought it was some kind of “Pippa tips” 😀

  103. A says:

    They should name him after William’s cousin, (Lord) Frederick Windsor. Also, my personal royal crush since forever.
    He is so deliciously creepy looking. I love it.
    http://i2.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article377227.ece/ALTERNATES/s2197/0005C2C0-DA8D-1F66-92ED80BFB6FA0000.jpg

  104. Xantha says:

    Question to Brits: Is it true that a lot of people are calling in to tell the BBC to stop all the talk about the Royal Baby? I ask because I saw it on the Republic twitter that there have been many calls for that but I want to verify it somewhere. I know Republic has a bias but I find their cause sympathetic. I just want to know if that’s true.

    And I do notice that the crowds around Buckingham Palace aren’t that big. I didn’t expect the size like the Royal Wedding but I thought it would be bigger.

    • AllyUK says:

      No….probably a couple of republicans rang. The royal baby news has generally been celebrated, there’s a great buzz here today.

      • Xantha says:

        Okay thanks. I do wonder if this baby will rule at all in the next 50 or so years. Who knows really.

    • Esti says:

      The crowds looked pretty big to me, especially since there wasn’t actually anything to see. The Royal wedding was for a set date and was a holiday from work, so no wonder there were more people out. No one knew when the baby would come, and it ended up happening on a Monday when most people are at work.

  105. kc1 says:

    FINALLY, she does a days work!

  106. JulieM says:

    All Hail Prince Crumpet of Cambridge! Kate finally accomplished something in her life. And she had the baby naturally; good for her. Excellent, in fact. I wish parents and little one well.