LONDON - Royal officials say Britain's new prince has been named George Alexander Louis.
Palace officials said Wednesday that the 2-day-old baby and third-in-line to the throne will be known as His Royal Highness Prince George of Cambridge.
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Britain's Prince William holds his baby son outside the Lindo Wing of St Mary's Hospital before leaving with Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, in central London July 23, 2013.[Photo/Agencies] |
Earlier in the day, the baby met his great-grandmother Queen Elizabeth II.
His parents - Prince William and Kate - then brought him to Kate's parents in their village near London - pretty much like any regular family.