Kate, or Duchess of Cambridge as she is officially called, has given birth to a girl child. Her birth was announced via Twitter through a tweet by the official handle of the Kensington Palace. There were other details too in following tweets.
On Saturday morning, Kate, the wife of Prince William was admitted to St. Mary’s Hospital, the very same hospital where Prince George was born on July 22, 2013. The daughter, is now fourth in line to the throne and the fifth grandchild of Queen Elizabeth II.
Remember how the world reacted to the birth of Prince George? According to The Telegraph, just when the news broke out of the birth of the #RoyalBaby, there were 25,300 tweets per minute.
This time round, many hoped to see a baby girl. Why? The monarchy has not welcomed a princess born this high up in the line of succession for many years. Princess Anne, Charles’ sister, was born third in line in 1950.
Royal Journey
Sept 2001: Prince William and Kate Middleton met at St. Andrews University in Scotland where both studied Art History.
Nov. 16, 2010: The couple announced their engagement. The prince proposed to Kate while on a private holiday to Kenya the previous month.
April 29, 2011: The pair wed in a lavish ceremony at London’s Westminster Abbey. William is made the Duke of Cambridge by his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, and Kate becomes the Duchess of Cambridge.
Dec. 3, 2012: The palace announces that Kate is pregnant and being treated in the hospital for acute morning sickness. She is discharged from the hospital after three nights, telling reporters she is feeling “much better.” The palace later announces that the baby is due in July.
March 17, 2013: Kate tells a soldier at a St. Patrick’s Day parade that they do not know the sex of the child, but says she would like a boy but William wants a girl.
July 22, 2013: Kate gives birth to a baby boy, weighing 8 pounds, 6 ounces, with William by her side.
July 23, 2013: William and Kate take the baby home to Kensington Palace.
July 24, 2013: Royal officials say the new prince has been named George Alexander Louis. The announcement came after Queen Elizabeth II met her great-grandson.
April 7, 2014: William, Kate and George make their first official overseas trip as a family on an extended tour of New Zealand and Australia.
Sept. 8, 2014: The palace announces that Kate is pregnant with their second child and is once again experiencing acute morning sickness that forces her to cancel a number of official commitments.
Mar. 18, 2015: During a visit to a children’s center, Kate tells a volunteer she is due mid-to-late April. “Not long to go now,” she says.
May 2, 2015: Kate is admitted to hospital and gives birth to a baby girl.
(With inputs from AP.)
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