By Will Sargent, St Mary's Hospital, London
Despite the anticipation triggered by the Duchess of Cambridge's admission that morning, news of the Royal birth took the well-wishers and journalists waiting outside St Mary's hospital by surprise.
Spontaneous cheers erupted from the assembled crowds and before long a chorus of Happy Birthday began to ring out as news of an official statement sent via email came through.
Rumours had been circulating about a possible announcement for at least ten minutes before it was confirmed and the mood amongst the media scrum began to change very quickly.
Sky's Royal Correspondent Paul Harrison read the statement carrying the good news from his phone.
"Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge was safely delivered of a son at 4.24pm. The baby weighs 8lbs 6oz," he said.
"The Duke of Cambridge was present for the birth.
"The Queen, The Duke of Edinburgh, The Prince of Wales, The Duchess of Cornwall, Prince Harry and members of both families have been informed and are delighted with the news.
"Her Royal Highness and her child are both doing well and will remain in hospital overnight."
Photographers jostled for space and members of the public tried to squeeze through the steel railings to get a glimpse of the hospital's front door.
Soon after the palace announcement was made, a notice giving details about the baby left for Buckingham Palace.
Outside the hospital Jenny Bolle from South Africa, who was in the UK for her son's graduation, said: "I think it's absolutely fantastic.
"I think it's fabulous and I think they'll be the most fabulous parents ever."
Chloe Basle, from France, said: "It's so exciting. I thought it would be a girl but I'm very happy it's a boy too.
"It's so magical to see all the people here."
Joseph Mensah from Ghana was also excited about the news: "We are very happy to have a boy.
"Everybody will be excited (in Ghana) because everybody in my country loves Diana."
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