Best Twitter Reactions To Birth Of Third Royal Baby

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Kate Middleton has had her third child, a boy, and the world's press has gone into meltdown. The baby boy was born at 11:01 a.m. this morning in the Lindo Wing at St Mary's Hospital, Paddington, in central London, weighing 8 lbs 7 oz, Kensington Palace announced on Twitter.

The as-yet-unnamed male child is the Queen's sixth great-grandchild and will be fifth in line to the throne. She is said to be "delighted" at the news, the Palace continued.

Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge was safely delivered of a son at 1101hrs.

The baby weighs 8lbs 7oz.

The Duke of Cambridge was present for the birth.

Her Royal Highness and her child are both doing well.
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) April 23, 2018

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.
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) April 23, 2018

While traditional media organizations might be taking an earnest approach in their coverage, focusing on Middleton and the child's good health (all of which is, of course, wonderful news), the good people of Twitter are providing some much-needed entertainment with their dry British humor. Because, ultimately, woman have babies every day, as Private Eye famously reminded us the first time around.

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I like the #royalbaby and your baby and all babies! If anything, I want MORE COVERAGE. ‘Sharon from Ramsgate is 4cm dilated and weeping for drugs. So much for your birth plan, eh Sharon.’
— Katherine Ryan (@Kathbum) April 23, 2018

It promises to be a tough day for anyone called Roy Albaby #Royalbaby
— The Poke (@ThePoke) April 23, 2018

Many people pondered what Kate and William might call him.

What were the odds on it being called Palace? #royalbaby https://t.co/YkmfE1eHx4
— Chris Creegan (@SkyChrisCreegan) April 23, 2018

Kate Middleton has given birth to a baby boy on #StGeorgesDay.
Crossing everything that they call him The Dragon.#RoyalBaby
— Amanda (@Pandamoanimum) April 23, 2018

Prince Harry just got demoted again. #royalbaby
— David Walliams (@davidwalliams) April 23, 2018

#ROYALBABY name shortlist

BOY:
1) Flight Lt.
2) Dodi
3) Joffrey
4) Mycroft
5) Albus Severus
6) Will I Am
7) Harri’son
8) Barron
9) Adolf
10) Mohammed

GIRL:
1) Diana
2) Nevaeh
3) Brexitia
4) Honey G
5) Sansa
6) Meghan
7) Boudicca
8) Camilla-Mai
9) Waynetta
10) Mohammed
— The DM Reporter (@DMReporter) April 23, 2018

Others drew attention to all the people, namely, the English government, who would be grateful for the timing and distraction caused by the baby's arrival.

Live pictures from Downing Street as the #RoyalBaby looks set to dominate the news cycle. pic.twitter.com/8Vpi79rKiL
— David Schneider (@davidschneider) April 23, 2018

Theresa May's cabinet when they hear The Duchess of Cambridge will keep the media busy this week. #royalbaby pic.twitter.com/GsQKvO2D7y
— Scene & Heard (@SaHreports) April 23, 2018

Others were just bored of the whole thing already...