It's a boy! Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, and husband Prince William on Monday welcomed their first child.
The baby boy was born at 4:24 p.m., weighing 8 pounds, 6 ounces. A name has not yet been announced for the child, who is now third in line to the throne.
"Her Royal Highness and her child are both doing well," read an official bulletin placed outside Buckingham Palace. Crowds erupted in cheers the moment the news was announced.
The fountains at Trafalgar Square were turned blue.
"It is an important moment in the life of our nation, but I suppose above all, it's a wonderful moment for a warm and loving couple who got a brand new baby boy," said British Prime Minister David Cameron.
The new parents spent some time with their baby before calling family members -- starting with Queen Elizabeth II -- to announce the birth, a Kensington Palace source told CNN royal correspondent Max Foster.
Prince William remained at Catherine's side throughout the labor and the baby was born vaginally, not via a C-section, the source said.
"We could not be happier," said Prince William, according to the Kensington Palace source.
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Max Foster @MaxFosterCNN
Obama: Michelle and I are so pleased to congratulate The Duke & Duchess of Cambridge on the joyous occasion of the birth of their 1st child
Pres Obama: "The child enters the world at a time of promise and opportunity for our two nations" #RoyalBaby
Pres Obama: "The American people are pleased to join with the people of the United Kingdom as they celebrate the birth of the young prince"
Alex Felton @alexfeltonCNN
If #royalbabyboy had been born 32 minutes later his star side would have been a Leo. In fact he is a Cancer. #funfact #Lindo
SO AWESOME
