At 8lb 6oz, Future King is Heaviest in 100 years

Tuesday, 23 July 2013 | by Pat's Picks

“A Birth, A Boy, A Prince, A King” is the headline on the front page of the Guardian this morning. That about sums it up. After weeks of anticipation, the Duchess of Cambridge gave birth to a healthy baby boy yesterday around 4:24 p.m., a child destined to be the 43rd monarch of England. The royal couple waited about 4 hours before making their announcement, which they did by placing a note on an easel positioned outside Buckingham Palace.

The Daily Mail says Prince William stayed the night with his wife and new son and will take two weeks paternity leave, including a government stipend of £136.78 per week. The paper also says at 8lb 6oz, the future king is the heaviest in 100 years.