Kate Middleton and Prince William’s First Day as New Parents

As the world waits for Kate Middleton and Prince William’s first appearance as parents (and a glimpse of the future king!), the royal couple released an official statement Tuesday via Kensington Palace.

“We would like to thank the staff at the Lindo Wing and the whole hospital for the tremendous care the three of us have received. We know it has been a very busy period for the hospital and we would like to thank everyone - staff, patients and visitors - for their understanding during this time.”

A Kensington Palace spokesman added: “Mother, son and father are all doing well this morning.” The statement also read that the name of the future monarch was undecided and that the family is expected to leave the hospital on Tuesday evening (not before 6 pm BST) or Wednesday morning.

"We could not be happier," Prince William said Monday through his spokesman. Unlike

previous royals, William was at his wife’s side as she gave birth and spent Monday night in the hospital. However, the couple are expected to follow tradition by debuting the baby on the steps when they leave St Mary's Hospital, just as Prince Charles and late mother, Princess Diana, did with Prince William."

On Monday, palace officials confirmed that Kate Middleton gave birth at St. Mary’s Hospital to a boy, weighing 8 lbs, 6 oz at 4:42 pm. The newborn, officially called the Prince of Cambridge is the first royal to use the title in 100 years.

The royal family (along with the rest of the world) rejoiced. "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," according to an email sent to he press. 

Also expressing his joy was Prince Charles who released a statement through Clarence House, saying he is "enormously proud and happy to be a grandfather for the first time."

"Both my wife and I are overjoyed at the arrival of my first grandchild," he said. "It is an incredibly special moment for William and Catherine and we are so thrilled for them on the birth of their baby boy."
The Duchess of Cornwall added: "It's wonderful for the grandfather. He's brilliant with children so he'll have a wonderful time." 

Even President Barack Obama sent his well wishes. "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," he said in a statement released by the White House. "We wish them all the happiness and blessings parenthood brings. The child enters the world at a time of promise and opportunity for our two nations. 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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