From BBC News
People in the UK and around the world react to the news that the Duchess of Cambridge has given birth to a baby boy, who is now third in line to the British throne.
Buckingham Palace
"The Queen and Prince Philip are delighted at the news of the birth of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's baby."
Duke of Cambridge
"We could not be happier."
Prince Charles
"Both my wife and I are overjoyed at the arrival of my first grandchild. It is an incredibly special moment for William and Catherine and we are so thrilled for them on the birth of their baby boy.
"Grandparenthood is a unique moment in anyone's life, as countless kind people have told me in recent months, so I am enormously proud and happy to be a grandfather for the first time and we are eagerly looking forward to seeing the baby in the near future.''
Prime Minister David Cameron
"It is wonderful news from St Mary's Paddington, and I am sure right across the country and right across the Commonwealth people will be celebrating and wishing the royal couple well. It is an important moment in the life of our nation, but I suppose above all it is an important moment for a warm and loving couple who have got a brand new baby boy.
"It has been a remarkable few years for our Royal Family. A Royal wedding that captured peoples' hearts. That extraordinary and magnificent jubilee and now this royal birth, all from a a family that have given this nation so much incredible service. And they can know that a proud nation is celebrating with a very proud and happy couple tonight."
Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg
"Miriam and I want to congratulate The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on the birth of their son. This is wonderful news which will make the whole country smile.
"The arrival of a first child is a very special time and we send our very best wishes to The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge - and indeed to all couples who have become proud parents on this very special day."
Labour leader Ed Miliband
"Many congratulations to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. I wish them and their son all happiness and good health."
Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond
"I am sure that people across Scotland will be absolutely thrilled to hear the news of the birth of a baby boy to the royal couple and will want to join me in wishing the proud parents many congratulations."
Welsh First Minister Carwyn Jones
"On behalf of the people of Wales, I would like to congratulate the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on the birth of their baby boy.
"The couple already have established and strong links with Wales, choosing Anglesey to start their married life, and they will always have a very warm welcome home here as a family.
"I would like to wish the Duke and Duchess all the very best as they enter their journey into parenthood."
London Mayor Boris Johnson
"Congratulations to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on their new arrival."
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby
"I am delighted to congratulate the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on the arrival of their baby boy.
"Along with millions here and around the world, I share in their joy at this special time. May God bless this family with love, health and happiness in their shared life ahead."
US President Barack Obama
"Michelle and I are so pleased to congratulate the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on the joyous occasion of the birth of their first child.
"We wish them all the happiness and blessings parenthood brings. The child enters the world at a time of promise and opportunity for our two nations.
"Given the special relationship between us, the American people are pleased to join with the people of the United Kingdom as they celebrate the birth of the young prince."
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