The birth of a new member of the Royal family has created excitement around the UK and the world, Sky News overviews the story so far.
SPECULATION now surrounds the moment when Kate and William can take their baby home, as the world waits for the first glimpse of the future king.
Official sources have told media outlets it is "too early" to say if they will be discharged from hospital today.
But the royal couple are expected to speak to their medical team before getting the all-clear to go.
Prince William was present at the birth and - in a break with royal tradition - has stayed overnight with his wife Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge, and their newborn son at the hospital.
There were two royal deliveries at St Mary's Hospital overnight.
One was the heir to the throne. Which is pretty important. The other was two pizzas - presumably for the newborn royal's famished parents.
The world has been captivated by the arrival of the royal couple's son at 4.24pm local time (1.24am AEST) in the private Lindo Wing of the Hospital in central London.
The newborn weighed 8 lbs 6oz or 3800 grams, the heaviest future king in 100 years.
Buckingham Palace delayed the announcement of the birth by four hours to allow the couple to spend "quality time" with their son.
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All eyes are now on the hospital as the world waits for the royal couple to emerge.
In a statement, Kensington Palace said the Duchess and her child were both doing well.
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The palace has revealed the announcement of the birth was delayed by four hours to allow the couple to spend "quality time" together as a new family before the world knew.
Prince William issued a brief statement, simply saying: "We could not be happier."
The press release from Kensington Palace announcing the birth of the son of Prince William and Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge, in London.
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The royal couple are expected to leave the hospital with their newborn son within the next 12 hours.
A town crier has announced the birth of a boy to the Duchess of Cambridge weighing 3.8kg
The palace said there would be no more news from the royal couple overnight but tomorrow a name was likely to be announced.
Betting on the baby's name has gone "bonkers" according to British bookies, who have George and James as front runners.
The boy is third in line to the throne.
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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are expected to pick a traditional royal name for their newborn prince.
Blue lights illuminate the Golden Jubilee Bridges over the River Thames in central London on July 22, 2013. Prince William's wife Kate on July 22 gave birth to a baby boy who will one day inherit the British throne, Kensington Palace said in a statement. AFP PHOTO / WILL OLIVER
The news of the birth was announced by Kensington Palace in a statement: "Her Royal Highness and her child are both doing well and will remain in hospital overnight,''it said.
"Members of both families have been informed and are delighted with the news.''
The world has paid tribute to the birth of the boy in many ways, even Niagra Falls was lit up in blue.
Visitors to Niagara Falls receive notice of the sex of the royal baby indicated by the blue light illuminating the falls in Niagara Falls, New York. Getty Images/AFP Source: AFP
The birth proclamation was driven from St Mary's Hospital and posted in traditional fashion on an easel at Buckingham Palace.
Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, is thrilled with the news of Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, having a baby boy. AFP PHOTO/ DANNY LAWSON
An easel stands in the forecourt of Buckingham Palace in London on July 22, 2013, to announce the birth of a baby boy, at 4.24pm to Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, at St Mary's Hospital. AFP PHOTO Source: AFP
The news was also announced by a self-appointed Town Crier, Tony Appleton, a 76-year-old from Essex who also took part in the Olympics, the Queen's Diamond Jubilee and William and Catherine's wedding.
"It was one of the biggest moments of my life," he told News Corp Australia, as he downed a pint at a London pub.
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Princess Diana and Prince Charles leave St Mary's Hospital with a newborn Prince William in 1982.
A Town Crier reads an announcement about the birth of a baby boy at 4.24pm to Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge. AFP PHOTO / ANDREW COWIE Source: AFP
Clarence House announced that "The Queen, The Duke of Edinburgh, The Prince of Wales, The Duchess of Cornwall, Prince Harry and families have been told and are delighted."
Prince Charles said 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,'' Charles said in a statement released by Clarence House.
"It is an incredibly special moment for William and Catherine and we are so thrilled for them on the birth of their baby boy.
"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 and we are eagerly looking forward to seeing the baby in the near future.''
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Karen Milne, (L) from Scotland, wears a mask representing Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, as she and her friends Rachelle Rodriguez (C) and Michelle Lewis (R) celebrate the royal birth announcement at Ye Olde King's Head English Pub July 22, 2013 in Santa Monica, California. Getty Images/AFP
British Prime Minister David Cameron said it was an "important moment in the life of our nation''.
Cries of joy erupted from the waiting crowd amassed near Buckingham Palace as the news came through, and hundreds of onlookers - some of whom had camped outside for hours - crushed against the palace's fences to catch a glimpse of the bulletin formally announcing the birth placed outside the palace's forecourt.
"It's a crazy atmosphere, everyone is getting very excited,'' said Andrew Aitchison, 47, outside the palace.
"It's great to be part of history, to say we were here and saw it all happen.''
Headline writers of most of the British newspapers didn't attempt to wax lyrical with the news, "It's a Boy" most declaring in a simple headline splash.
"Oh Boy One's a Grandfather" stated one newspaper headline with a large photograph of Prince Charles on the cover while The Sun newspaper simply changed its red top banner to "The Son" with an image of the royal proclamation.
The Sun newspaper's website changes its name to celebrate the royal birth Source: Supplied
Celebrations across Britain, including in the village of Bucklebury where the Duchess grew up, are expected to continue long into the night.
More British theatre and tradition will follow in days to come, including a 41-gun salute out the front of Buckingham Palace later today.
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The Duchess of Cambridge was hoping for a son and her wish has come true.
When she was midway through her pregnancy, Kate told a soldier at a St Patrick's Day parade in Aldershot, Hampshire, that she did not know the sex of her baby, but that she would like a boy and the Duke of Cambridge a girl.
Rumours that Kate actually knew she was having a boy went into overdrive when she divulged to a group of army wives she had bought a trendy Bugaboo pram in light blue.
Crowds gather to see an easel in the forecourt of Buckingham Palace in London on July 22, 2013, announcing the birth of Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge's baby boy. AFP PHOTO / WILL OLIVER Source: AFP
It was also claimed Prince Harry told close friends the royal couple were expecting a boy.
The new royal bub will be the first Prince of Cambridge to be born for more than 190 years.
The last was Prince George of Cambridge, a grandson of George III and the only son of Prince Adolphus Frederick, the 1st Duke of Cambridge.
Like the late Princess Diana before her, Catherine, 31, gave birth in a private suite at St Mary's Hospital in London.
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The most anticipated royal birth since Prince William himself was born on June 21, 1982 will be celebrated across the Commonwealth.
Australia's Governor-General Quentin Bryce said: "The birth of a baby is an experience to celebrate and cherish.
"On behalf of all Australians, I send heartfelt congratulations to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on this joyful occasion.
"We wish the new parents every happiness and send warm greetings of welcome to the little prince."
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd said: "On behalf of all Australians, Therese and I extend our warmest regards to the new parents, Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge.
Crowds of tourists gather on the steps of the Queen Victoria Memorial Statue outside Buckingham Palace in central London on July 22, 2013. AFP PHOTO / JUSTIN TALLIS Source: Supplied
"We share in the joy of the royal family, particularly Prince Charles on the birth of his grandson and Queen Elizabeth II on the birth of her great-grandchild.
"This is a happy day for our close friends in Britain and the Commonwealth."
Opposition leader Tony Abbott said the birth would be the happiest day of William and Kate's lives.
Mr Abbott, a monarchist, expects all Australians would share their joy in the birth of the new prince.
"While there will come a time to contemplate the constitutional duties that await the young prince, today we simply welcome a baby boy into the world and share the joy of this young family,'' Mr Abbott said in a statement.
"I am sure that over the course of his life, the prince will, like the rest of his family, develop a deep affection for our country, as we already have for him.''
Kate was admitted to the hospital at around 6am Monday (4pm Monday AEST) in the midst of a summer thunderstorm, and she and William took a back entrance to avoid the media.
The fact that it is a boy relieves the need to rush through new succession laws across the 16 Commonwealth realms, which would mean that a girl could no longer be overtaken by any future younger brothers.
Royal fanatics gathering outside the hospital also took their excitement to a new level.
"I'm so excited. Like in a washing machine. Never been so high!'' said John Loughrey, who has slept outside the hospital for seven nights, wrapped in a British flag.
Residents of the village where the Duchess of Cambridge grew up are overjoyed with the news that one of their own is a future king.
"It's just amazing news. When we heard the announcement it was a boy, the place just exploded," John Haley, owner of the Old Boot Inn near the Duchess's parents' home in Bucklebury, Berkshire, said.
Mr Haley, who attended the royal wedding in 2011, added: "We are all having a massive party, it's a great atmosphere and it's all kicked off. It's great that Kate and her son are doing well."
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The new arrival ensures there are three generations of heirs to the crown of the United Kingdom of England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
As the couple's first child, the baby is destined to become head of the world's most famous monarchy, but he will have a commoner's start to life as Catherine plans to spend six weeks with her family after leaving hospital.
It's reported Kate will turn to mum Carole Middleton, a mother of three, for help in the first few weeks.
Proud dad Prince William is understood to have two weeks' paternity leave from his job as a search-and-rescue pilot with the RAF.
In the US, President Barack Obama and wife Michelle wished William and Catherine "`all the happiness and blessings parenthood brings''.
"The child enters the world at a time of promise and opportunity for our two nations,'' the president said in a White House statement.
"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.''
Meanwhile, the pressure group Republic - which campaigns for the abolition of the monarchy - says the royal baby should be able to grow up "without constant interference and intrusion''.
Graham Smith, Republic's chief executive, says the royal birth raises questions about Britain and its democratic values.
"The arrival of a new baby is always a cause for celebration - Kate and William will be thrilled. But we should remember that their son hasn't chosen to be royal - he has a right to grow up without constant interference and intrusion. The media, and all those who say they support the royal family, should remember that over the coming months and years,'' Mr Smith said.
"Here is a new baby whose career, religion, even personal relationships, have already been mapped out. Thanks to the monarchy, he will have very few real choices in life - so let's give him space to grow up as normally as possible.''
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