It’s a Boy!
July 22, 2013
Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, second-in-line for the throne of the United Kingdom
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, gave birth today to a boy, weighing 8 pounds 6 ounces. His father, Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, was present for the birth at a London hospital. Catherine and William were married at Westminster Abbey on April 29, 2011.
The baby is third in line for the British throne, after his father and his grandfather, Prince Charles. The baby, whose name has not been announced, is the great-grandson of Queen Elizabeth II.
Additional World Book articles:
- Royal Family of the United Kingdom
- The Queen Mother: Creator of the Modern Monarchy (a special report)
- United Kingdom 2011 (a Back in Time article)
