In pics: World welcomes Kate Middleton, Prince William's third royal child

Kate Middleton's baby is fifth-in-line to the British throne, behind his grandfather Prince Charles, father Prince William, brother Prince George and sister Princess Charlotte

It's a boy! Prince William and wife Kate Middleton on Monday welcomed a new prince, the fifth-in-line to Britain's throne, as the Duchess of Cambridge gave birth at a central London hospital. William, the 35-year-old Duke of Cambridge, was present at the birth of his boy, who weighs 8lbs 7oz (3.82 kg). The baby was born at 1101hrs local time (around 1 pm IST), according to a statement by Kensington Palace. The palace added that the mother and baby are "doing well".

The average weight of a baby in the United Kingdom is around 7.7lbs (around 3.5 kg). This is