Royal baby: Messages of congratulations flood in after birth

Congratulatory messages are flooding in from around the world to mark the birth of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's son, the third in line to the throne.

Prince William said the couple "could not be happier" following the birth of the boy, who weighed 8lb 6oz and is yet to be named, at 16:24 BST on Monday.

Thousands of well-wishers descended on Buckingham Palace after the news broke.

The royal birth will be marked later with gun salutes and the ringing of Westminster Abbey's bells.

The duke was at the private Lindo Wing of St Mary's Hospital, west London, for the birth - and stayed with Catherine and the baby overnight.

BBC royal correspondent Peter Hunt said it was unclear how long the baby would be kept in hospital.

The world now awaits the couple's choice of names for their son, who will be known as the Prince of Cambridge. George is the bookmakers' favourite, followed by James and Alexander.

After the new arrival was announced in a statement issued by Kensington Palace, a large cheer went up from well-wishers and journalists outside the hospital.

A bulletin announcing the birth was taken by a royal aide from St Mary's to Buckingham Palace and displayed on an ornate easel.

The announcement prompted celebrations in the UK and elsewhere:

New Yorkers were informed of the news when it wa

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