## Royal Family Welcomes New Addition: Princess Charlotte of Wales Born Buckingham Palace announced the birth of Princess Charlotte of Wales, the second child of Catherine, Princess of Wales, and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge. The baby girl was born on May 2, 2015, at 8:34 am at St. Mary's Hospital in London. She weighed 8 pounds, 3 ounces. Princess Charlotte is fourth in line to the throne, after her grandfather, Charles, Prince of Wales; her father, Prince William; and her older brother, Prince George. Her full name is Charlotte Elizabeth Diana, in honor of her paternal great-grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II; her maternal great-grandmother, the late Diana, Princess of Wales; and her paternal great-great-grandmother, Elizabeth Angela Marguerite Bowes-Lyon. "We are delighted to welcome our second child into the world," said the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in a statement. "Charlotte is a beautiful baby girl. We are so happy to have her in our lives." The Queen and other members of the royal family sent their congratulations to the new parents. Prime Minister David Cameron also offered his best wishes, saying, "This is a wonderful day for the royal family and the whole country. I know that Princess Charlotte will bring great joy to her parents and her brother, Prince George." Princess Charlotte's birth has been met with great excitement from the public. Thousands of well-wishers gathered outside Buckingham Palace to celebrate the birth of the new princess. Many people also took to social media to share their congratulations and joy. Princess Charlotte is a beautiful and healthy baby girl who will undoubtedly bring great joy to her family and the British people.
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