Off with a bang: 62-gun salute at the Tower of London to mark birth

The Honorable Artillery Company fire a 62 gun royal salute at the Tower of London, to mark the occasion of the birth of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s son. The name of the baby who was born on Monday at 11:01am weighing 8lb 7oz, has yet to be unveiled. Royals traditionally keep the public guessing before revealing their choice. The Duke and Duchess will want to share the name with the Queen before making it public. The Prince of Wales has spoken of his delight at the birth of his latest grandchild, joking “the only trouble is I don’t know how I am going to keep up with them”.

Prince Charles said the arrival of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s baby son, their third child, was a “great joy”.

The heir to the throne, who turns 70 this year, is also grandfather to Prince George and Princess Charlotte.

Prince Charles said: “We are both so pleased at the news.

“It is a great joy to have another grandchild, the only trouble is I don’t know how I am going to keep up with them.”

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are settling into life as a family of five after bringing their new baby son home from hospital.

They have returned to Kensington Palace after introducing their third child to the world.