We interrupt all regularly scheduled programming for the news that everyone is talking about : at 4:24pm today, Will & Kate, Duke & Duchess of Cambridge, welcomed a new little prince into the world; weighing 8lbs 6oz. he is third in line to the throne.  And while the world awaits the announcement of the baby’s name, a few of the best royal baby photographs to celebrate the occasion . . .

Diana, Princess of Wales, 1985 : The Princess of Wales with her sons, Prince William and Prince Harry, Kensington Palace.

Queen Elizabeth II, 1952 : outside Balmoral Castle, the Royal couple with their young children.

Grand Duke Jean of Luxembourg & Grand Duchess Charlotte with their children

Prince Naruhito of Japan, 1971 : Prince Naruhito, with his mother, Crown Princess Michiko, and young sister, Princess Nori, at Togu Palace in Tokyo.

Princess Grace Kelly, Monaco, 1974 : Princess Grace Kelly with her daughters, Caroline and Stéphanie, at the 25th anniversary of the reign of Prince Rainier III in Monaco City.

The Royal Family of Monaco, 1967 : Prince Rainier & Princess Grace with their children.

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, United Kingdom, 1951 : Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, with the young Prince Charles and Princess Anne.

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip with their two children, Charles, Prince of Wales, and Princess Anne, 1952.

The announcement was made in the classic way as Prince William’s birth 31 years ago : an official proclamation listing the baby’s date and time of birth (4:24 p.m.), as well as his weight (8 pounds, 6 ounces), was posted on easel placed outside Buckingham Palace, where crowds had gathered, some for weeks, in anticipation of its placement.

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