Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire It’s a boy – The Duchess of Cambridge gives birth By Gregor Aiken April 23 2018, 1:13 pm April 23 2018, 1:13 pm Share It’s a boy – The Duchess of Cambridge gives birth Share via Facebook Twitter Whatsapp Messenger Linkedin Email Post link https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/aberdeen-aberdeenshire/1460251/its-a-boy-the-duchess-of-cambridge-gives-birth/ Copy Link The Duchess of Cambridge has given birth to a boy. The new royal arrival is now is fifth in line to throne after his older brother George and sister Charlotte. The Kensington Palace took to social media to announce the birth. Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge was safely delivered of a son at 1101hrs. The baby weighs 8lbs 7oz. The Duke of Cambridge was present for the birth. Her Royal Highness and her child are both doing well. — Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) April 23, 2018 Kate and husband William arrived at the Lindo Wing of St Mary’s Hospital in Paddington earlier today. Fans have been eagerly awaiting the arrival of the royal baby ever since the barriers were set up ahead of the birth on April 9.