Prince William and Catherine Thank Hospital Staff in Joint Statement

Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge have thanked hospital staff for the "tremendous care" they have received following the birth of their baby boy on Monday, July 22.



The royal couple welcomed a son at the Lindo Wing of St. Mary’s Hospital in London and the new parents are grateful for the help from medical staff.



A statement issued on Tuesday, July 23 reads: “We would like to thank the staff at the Lindo Wing and the whole hospital for the tremendous care the three of us have received. We know it has been a very busy period for the hospital and we would like to thank everyone - staff, patients and visitors - for their understanding during this time.”



Prince William's uncle, Charles Spencer, has added his congratulations to the many well wishes already received.



He tells People.com in a statement, "Such lovely news."



Spencer also recalled memories of his nephew's birth 31 years ago, when he was an 18-year-old student.



He continues, "The teacher rushed into my bedroom to tell me the good news, a bottle of champagne in his hands. Now, 31 years on... we're celebrating this family addition with just as much happiness."



The Duchess' parents, Carole and Michael Middleton, were the first official visitors to see the new baby on Tuesday.

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Kate Middleton In Labor At St. Mary’s Hospital, Labor Is “Progressing Normally”

The wait for the royal baby is almost over! Kensington Palace confirmed Kate Middleton checked into St. Mary’s Hospital in London shortly before 6 o’clock this morning after her labor began naturally. Middleton and Prince William were reportedly accompanied to the hospital by a security team. They made their way to the Lindo Wing through the Cambridge entrance, which is the same entrance Prince Diana used when she arrived at St. Mary’s to give birth to Prince William in the Lindo Wing in 1982.



"Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge has been admitted this morning to St. Mary's Hospital, Paddington, London in the early stages of labour," Kensington Palace said in a statement. "The Duchess traveled by car from Kensington Palace to the Lindo Wing at St. Mary's Hospital with The Duke of Cambridge."



The Lindo Wing staff said they are “exceptionally proud that this historic moment is happening here.”



Middleton’s labor is said to be “progressing normally.” Once she delivers the baby, a written declaration revealing the baby's gender, weight and time of birth will be posted on an easel outside Buckingham Palace. That information will also be released electronically.



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