Zara Phillips, Queen Elizabeth II's granddaughter, gives birth to a baby girl

Mike Tindall and Zara Phillips during their wedding.

It's a girl for Queen Elizabeth II's eldest granddaughter, Zara Phillips. The baby was born at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital today weighing 7lbs 12oz. Here's the official announcement from Buckingham Palace:

Mrs Michael Tindall today safely delivered a baby girl at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital. Mr Tindall was present at the birth. The weight of the baby was 7lbs 12oz.

The Queen, The Duke of Edinburgh, The Princess Royal, Captain Mark Phillips and Mike’s parents, Mr Phillip and Mrs Linda Tindall, have been informed and are delighted with the news.

The baby’s name will be confirmed in due course.

This baby is the first child for Zara and Mike, the third grandchild for The Princess Royal and the fourth great-grandchild for The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh, and is 16th line to the Throne.

Image: The British Monarchy (Facebook)

Prince George of Cambridge's Baptism

The baptism of Prince George of Cambridge evoked a sense that the British Monarchy is here to stay. The last time a British sovereign was photographed with three future kings was in 1894, when Queen Victoria was photographed holding her great-grandson, Prince David (future Edward VIII), together with her son, Albert, Prince of Wales (later King Edward VII) and her grandson, Prince George, Duke of York (later King George V). The same scene has been captured in the official portrait during christening of Prince George of Cambridge. Queen Elizabeth II posed with her heir, Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, her grandson, Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, and her great-grandson Prince George of Cambridge. Image: Jason Bell/Camera Press

The British Royal Family during the baptism of Prince George of Cambridge.

The British Royal Family is joined by the Middletons for the official portrait.
 

The Family Portrait: The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and baby
Prince George

Four generations of royals: Queen Elizabeth II,
Prince Charles, Prince William and Prince George.

Prince George's £50,000 Commemorative Coin

The commemorative coin celebrating the christening of
Prince George of Cambridge. Image: PA

To mark the christening of Prince George of Cambridge, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have already given their nod of approval to release the first-ever royal christening coins. The commemorative coins have been produced by the Royal Mint Royal Mint in Llantrisant, South Wales, and they will be on sale starting today.
The design features the Lily Font from the Tower of London and two harp-playing cherubs, according to MailOnline.

Report from the Express reveals that nine designs are available, ranging from the cheapest, "five pound Crown" coin "in cupro-nickel alloy" for only £13, to the to the most expensive, one kilogram gold coin to fetch £50,000.
"Twenty-two of the most expensive coins will be struck containing a kilogramme of fine gold each," reports BBC.

Prince George to be christened October 23

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge with baby Prince George.
Image: Royal Family's Official Facebook Page



From the Royal Family's Facebook Page: Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are pleased to announce the christening of Prince George will take place on Wednesday, 23rd October at The Chapel Royal, St James’s Palace.

 

Prince George will be christened by The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Reverend Justin Welby.

Prince and Princess Michael of Kent Become Grandparents

Prince and Princess Michael of Kent. Image: MailOnline

Prince and Princess Michael of Kent are celebrating becoming grandparents for the first time following the birth of a baby girl to their son Lord Frederick Windsor and his wife Sophie Winkleman, August, 16.

Lord Frederick Windsor was at his wife's side during the birth of their daughter who they've named Maud Elizabeth Daphne Marina.

She was born at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Centre in Los Angeles and weighed 7 lbs.

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Prince George of Cambridge's Birth Certificate

The birth certificate of Prince George of Cambridge. Image: PA

Here is the birth certificate of Prince George of Cambridge. Take note, he doesn't have a surname and the occupation of his parents are Prince and Princess of the United Kingdom, respectively. 

Duke and Duchess of Cambridge name their Baby Boy George

Prince George of Cambridge is cradled in his mother's arms.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are delighted to announce that they have named their son George Alexander Louis.

The baby will be known as His Royal Highness Prince George of Cambridge.

George is a favorite name in the family. The Queen's father and grand father both took the name George upon ascension to the throne (George V and VI). George was also the name of the second Duke of Cambridge, a first cousin of Queen Victoria. The first four Hanoverian kings were all Georges (George I through IV), too.

However, the couple insisted the baby is not named after the two kings, instead, they took the name because it means farmer or earth worker.

Meanwhile, Louis was the name of Prince Philip's uncle, the former Prince Louis of Battenberg, who became Earl Mountbatten of Burma.

Meanwhile, Alexander is a name that is expected to appeal much to Scottish ears, given that King Alexander III was one of the greatest Scottish kings ever.

It is highly possible that the baby will soon rule as George VII.