All of England and indeed the world is agog with joy and excitement as the Royal Couple, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge welcome a new addition to the family. Kate Middleton gave birth Saturday morning (8.34a.m.) to a 8lb 3oz baby girl in London.
The baby princess is the fourth in line to the throne behind her brother George, father William and grandfather Prince Charles, pushing her uncle Prince Harry down a place in the royal hierarchy.
The news first came via email and Twitter before it was traditionally announced to the public. Interestingly this marks the increasing use of the new media in everyday life.
Here are the tweets from the official handle of the British Royal Family (@KensingtonRoyal) announcing the birth and the congratulations on Twitter.
Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge was safely delivered of a daughter at 8.34am.
— The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) May 2, 2015
The baby weighs 8lbs 3oz. The Duke of Cambridge was present for the birth.
— The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) May 2, 2015
Prince George waves as he is taken into the Lindo Wing by The Duke of Cambridge to meet his little sister pic.twitter.com/Q9LUbY6k8j
— The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) May 2, 2015
HMS Lancaster, known as the ‘Queen’s Frigate’, sent a message of congratulations to @KensingtonRoyal on the new birth pic.twitter.com/gBPY85Atp0
— Royal Navy (@RoyalNavy) May 2, 2015
Congratulations to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on the birth of their baby girl. I'm absolutely delighted for them.
— David Cameron (@David_Cameron) May 2, 2015
