The Duchess of Cambridge gives birth to a son

The Duchess, the former Kate Middleton, gave birth at St. Mary's Hospital, Paddington, London, CNN reports.

"The Queen, The Duke of Edinburgh, The Prince of Wales, The Duchess of Cornwall, Prince Harry and members of both families have been informed and are delighted with the news," Kensington Palace said in a statement. "Her Royal Highness and her child are both doing well."

The royal couple's third child is fifth in line to the British throne, after grandfather Prince Charles, father Prince William, and two siblings.  

Follow N1 via mobile apps for Android | iPhone/iPad | Windows| and social media on Twitter | Facebook.