vince william. the baby weighs in at eight pounds, six ounces, and will become heir to the throne, following prince charles and prince william. he is now third in line for the throne, pushing out prince harryo was previously third in line. for now, the name remains unknown, but people from all over the globe gathered to hear the news and be part of this historic moment. the bbc royal correspondent is at the hospital where the baby was born. >> after a long day from the new mother, the official confirmation of the birth. moments before, a copy of the announcement was brought from the hospital to be taken by car to buckingham palace. kensington palace issued this statement. her royal highness was safely delivered of a son at 4:24 p.m. the baby weighs eight pounds, six ounces. the duke of cambridge was present for the birth. her royal highness and her child are doing well and will remain in hospital overnight. at buckingham palace, crowds have been gathering. it left thefter hospital, the carbon in the formal statement turned through the palace gates to be received by a uniformed member of staff. placed on annt was easel in the palace forecourt. detailsement gave the of the birth and was sign