Kate Middleton baby: Royal Navy make splash with royal baby tribute

The Royal Navy has kicked off royal baby celebrations as sailors and marines spelled out the word ‘boy’ on the deck of HMS Albion. 

Servicemen and women aboard the vessel, which is currently on duty in the Asia Pacific region, congratulated the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in unique fashion.

Meanwhile, celebrities and politicians have been sending their best wishes to The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on social media.

Prime Minister Theresa May sent her ‘warmest congratulations to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on the birth of their baby boy’.

The Royal Navy has kicked off royal baby celebrations as sa.ilors and marines spelled out the word ‘boy’ on the deck of HMS Albion

Prime Minister Theresa May sent her 'warmest congratulations to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on the birth of their baby boy', as did Sadiq Khan and David Walliams

Prime Minister Theresa May sent her ‘warmest congratulations to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on the birth of their baby boy’, as did Sadiq Khan and David Walliams

‘I wish them great happiness for the future,’ she added.

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan tweeted: ‘On behalf of Londoners, I want to send our warmest congratulations to the Duke & Duchess of Cambridge on the birth of their baby boy.’

Brandon Lewis, chair of the conservative Party, also tweeted his ‘huge congratulations to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.’

Shadow education secretary Angela Rayner also tweeted her ‘congratulations to William & Kate on the birth of their baby boy.’

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn said: ‘Congratulations to Kate and William on the birth of their baby boy.

‘I wish them all the very best.’ 

Former world heavyweight champion boxer, Frank Bruno MBE, and Hollywood actress Mia Farrow were among the celebrity well wishers on social media.

Meanwhile, comedian David Walliams quipped: ‘Prince Harry just got demoted again.’

The BT Tower (pictured) announces to the British public the birth of a royal baby boy today 

The BT Tower (pictured) announces to the British public the birth of a royal baby boy today 

The Archbishop of Canterbury and leader of the Liberal Democrats have congratulated the royal family on social media

The Archbishop of Canterbury and leader of the Liberal Democrats have congratulated the royal family on social media

The Duchess of Cambridge gave birth to her third child – a boy weighing 8lbs 7oz – today, on what is St George’s Day.

Kensington Palace announced the baby was born at about 11am, after Kate was taken by car before 6am to the Lindo wing of St Mary’s Hospital in Paddington, London.

The birth appears to have taken place without complications. The baby is fifth in line to the throne and the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh’s sixth great-grandchild.

The Archbishop of Canterbury and leader of the Liberal Democrats have congratulated the royal family on social media.

Archbishop Justin Welby wrote: ‘Congratulations to The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on the safe delivery of their baby, a brother for Prince George and Princess Charlotte.

Speaker John Bercow told the Commons: ‘I am sure the whole House would want to join me in sending Their Royal Highnesses, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, our warmest congratulations on the birth of their son.’ 

Servicemen and women aboard HMS Albion, which is currently on duty in the Asia Pacific region, congratulated the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in unique fashion

Servicemen and women aboard HMS Albion, which is currently on duty in the Asia Pacific region, congratulated the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in unique fashion

Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson added: ‘I’d very much like to associate the Government with your comments and warm wishes.’

‘May God bless them and all of their children with love, happiness and health.’

Sir Vince Cable, leader of the Lib Dems, tweeted: ‘Congratulations to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on the birth of their son.

‘I’m sure his older brother will be delighted he has been born on St George’s Day! Best wishes to them all and Princess Charlotte.’

Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson and Shadow Home Secretary Diane Abbott also sent their congratulations as politicians from across the political spectrum reacted with joy to the news of a new royal baby.

Mr Johnson offered his ‘huge congratulations to Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on the safe delivery of their baby boy!’

The Victoria and Albert Museum, of which the Duchess of Cambridge is a patron, also congratulated the couple

The Victoria and Albert Museum, of which the Duchess of Cambridge is a patron, also congratulated the couple



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