The Prince of Wales has spoken of his delight at the birth of his latest grandchild, joking “the only trouble is I don’t know how I am going to keep up with them”.
Charles said the arrival of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s baby son, their third child, was a “great joy”.
The Prince of Wales has released a statement following the birth of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s third child.HRH said: “We are both so pleased at the news. It is a great joy to have another grandchild, the only trouble is I don’t know how I am going to keep up with them.” pic.twitter.com/fZmsd72yeX
— Clarence House (@ClarenceHouse) April 24, 2018
The heir to the throne, who turns 70 this year, is also grandfather to Prince George and Princess Charlotte.
Charles said: “We are both so pleased at the news.
“It is a great joy to have another grandchild, the only trouble is I don’t know how I am going to keep up with them.”
They have retreated to the sanctuary of Kensington Palace after introducing their third child to the world on the steps of the exclusive maternity unit, the Lindo Wing.
The name of the baby prince of Cambridge, who was born on Monday at 11.01am weighing 8lb 7oz, has yet to be unveiled.
The new royal baby in his car seat pic.twitter.com/UxATU8AIpH
— PA Royal Reporters (@PARoyal) April 23, 2018
Royals traditionally keep the public guessing before revealing their choice.
William and Kate will want to share the name with the Queen and the rest of their family before making it public.
Kensington Palace said the name would be announced in “due course” but the favourite at the bookies is currently Arthur, followed by James, Philip and Albert.
Born fifth in line, the baby is the Queen and Philip’s sixth great-grandchild.
William joked on Monday how he had “thrice the worry” now as he took the prince home to Kensington Palace.
