Royal Birth: Duchess of Cambridge gives birth to baby girl

May 3, 2015

The UK's gave birth yesterday to a baby girl, and  announced, "Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cambridge was safely delivered of a daughter at 8:34 am." The announcement also said Catherine and the baby are "doing well." The daughter of the royal couple was said to weigh 8 3.

Earlier in the day Catherine was admitted in labour into the Lindo Wing of in London.

Kensington Palace released a statement that the Duchess went to the hospital by car and was admitted into Saint Mary's at 6am.

The baby is the fourth in line to the throne. Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott stated, "On behalf of all Australians, Margie and I extend to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge congratulations on the birth of a daughter [...] we wish the young Princess a long and happy life." UK Prime Minister David Cameron sent well wishes earlier via Twitter, saying, "The whole country will wish her well."

's birth also took place in Saint Mary's in 2013, and Prince William's in 1982. Obstetrician Guy Thorpe-Beeston, along with, surgeon gynaecologist to Queen Elizabeth II, were present for the second royal birth. The announcement of the birth also said, "The Queen,, , , , and members of both families have been informed and are delighted with the news."