Prince William, speaking on the birth of his first child on Monday (22 July 13), insisting he and wife Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge "could not be happier" following the arrival of their son.The baby boy, who is third in line to the throne behind his father and grandfather Prince Charles, was born on Monday afternoon at London's St Mary's Hospital, and the new father has now issued a short statement following his son's birth, insisting, "We could not be happier."Kate went into labour around 6:30 am yesterday.The baby was delivered around 4:24pm GMT weighing 8lbs and 6 ounces.The Queen and Prince Charles have also acknowledged the birth, with first-time grandfather Charles stating, "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."Meanwhile, royal doctor Marcus Setchell appears to be just as excited about the royal baby as the family, telling members of the media the newborn is a "wonderful" and "beautiful" child.Prime Minister David Cameron has issued a statement to the media: "I'm delighted for the Duke and Duchess now their son has been born. The whole country will celebrate. They'll make wonderful parents. It is an important moment in the life of our nation, but I suppose above all it's a wonderful moment for a warm and loving couple."U.S. President Barack Obama has also sent his best wishes to the new parents: "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. 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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