Tuesday 23 July 2013

UK: Royal baby makes first public appearance


Prince William and wife Kate have introduced their new son to the world as the public got its first glimpse of the future king.
The Duchess of Cambridge cradled their one-day-old boy in her arms as she and her husband walked out of the Lindo Wing at London’s St Mary’s Hospital to cheers from staff and well wishers, Kate said it was “a special time for any parent”. She then gently passed the fair-haired baby, swaddled in a white blanket, to William.

They walked towards the waiting throngs of world media and the Prince told them jokingly in a relaxed fashion: “He’s got a good pair of lungs on him, that’s for sure.
“He’s a big boy, he’s quite heavy. William also revealed they had not yet decided what to call their newborn son, saying: “We are still working on a name so we will have that as soon as we can.”
The couple then went back inside the private Lindo Wing and placed their son in a car seat. A few minutes later they came outside again and the duke drove his family home to Kensington Palace. Speaking to reporters, the couple both said the experience was “very emotional”.
They appeared relaxed and smiled as they walked out on to steps of the hospital shortly after 19:10 BST in front of a mass of photographers.William later held his son and walked forward with his wife to speak to reporters.
He said: “He’s got a good pair of lungs on him, that’s for sure. He’s a big boy, he’s quite heavy. We are still working on a name so we will have that as soon as we can.” He added: “It’s the first time we have seen him really so we are having a proper chance to catch up.”
The duchess, smiling as she held her son, said: “It’s such a special time. I think any parent will know what this feeling feels like.”  Speaking to the waiting crowd, Prince William said: “I’ll remind him of his tardiness when he’s a bit older.
“I know how long you’ve all been standing here so hopefully the hospital and you guys can all go back to normal now and we can go and look after him.” They also revealed William had done the first nappy change.
Earlier in the afternoon, the couple were visited at the hospital by the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall, and Kate’s parents, Carole and Michael Middleton. Prince Charles said the baby was “marvellous” while Mrs Middleton said he was “absolutely beautiful”.
Speaking to reporters as she left the hospital, Mrs Middleton said: “We are so thrilled”. She added her first cuddle with her new grandson had been “amazing”.
Asked if she had been told or made any suggestions on the name of the prince, Mrs Middleton said: “Absolutely not.”

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