For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails
Pippa Middleton , the Duchess of Cambridge’s sister, has given birth to a son.
The boy, weighing 8lb and 9oz, was born on Monday afternoon at St Mary’s Hospital in west London, announced Ms Middleton and her husband James Matthews .
“Everyone is delighted and mother and baby are doing well,” a spokeswoman for the couple added.
The birth came hours after Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announced they were expecting a child , and three days after the royals attended Princess Eugenie’s wedding.
Ms Middleton and her husband were seen arriving at the private maternity wing of St Mary’s Hospital in Paddington – the same unit where her sister gave birth to her three children.
Kate Middleton and Prince William were the first to publicly congratulate them on the birth of their child.
In a statement released by Kensington Palace, they said: “The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are thrilled for Pippa and James.”
Princess Eugenie marries Jack Brooksbank - in picturesShow all 40 1 /40Princess Eugenie marries Jack Brooksbank - in pictures Princess Eugenie marries Jack Brooksbank - in pictures Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank kiss as they leave St George's Chapel after their wedding at Windsor Castle
AP
Princess Eugenie marries Jack Brooksbank - in pictures US actress Liv Tyler, her husband Dave Gardner, Kate Moss and her daughter Lila attend
PA
Princess Eugenie marries Jack Brooksbank - in pictures The bridesmaids arrive for the wedding of Princess Eugenie to Jack Brooksbank at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle.
PA
Princess Eugenie marries Jack Brooksbank - in pictures Jack Brooksbank arrives ahead of the wedding of Princess Eugenie of York and Mr. Jack Brooksbank at St. George's Chapel on October 12, 2018 in Windsor, England.
Getty Images
Princess Eugenie marries Jack Brooksbank - in pictures British model Naomi Campbell arrives
AFP/Getty Images
Princess Eugenie marries Jack Brooksbank - in pictures The Duke of York and Princess Eugenie arrive for her wedding to Jack Brooksbank at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle.
PA
Princess Eugenie marries Jack Brooksbank - in pictures Stephen Fry, right, arrives with his husband Elliott Spencer
AP
Princess Eugenie marries Jack Brooksbank - in pictures Sarah, Duchess of York, arrives for the wedding of Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle, Windsor.
PA
Princess Eugenie marries Jack Brooksbank - in pictures Princess Eugenie arrives accompanied by the Duke of York, at St George's Chapel for her wedding to Jack Brooksbank in Windsor Castle.
PA
Princess Eugenie marries Jack Brooksbank - in pictures
Princess Eugenie marries Jack Brooksbank - in pictures Demi Moore attends the wedding
Getty Images
Princess Eugenie marries Jack Brooksbank - in pictures Princess Eugenie of York arrives for her marriage to Jack Brooksbank at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, near London
REUTERS
Princess Eugenie marries Jack Brooksbank - in pictures The Duke of York walks his daughter Princess Eugenie down the aisle for her wedding to Jack Brooksbank at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle,
REUTERS
Princess Eugenie marries Jack Brooksbank - in pictures The bridesmaids and page boys, including Prince George and Princess Charlotte, arrive for the wedding
PA
Princess Eugenie marries Jack Brooksbank - in pictures Princess Eugenie of York passes her bouquet to bridesmaid Savannah Phillips during her wedding to Jack Brooksbank at St. George's Chapel on October 12, 2018 in Windsor, England.
Getty Images
Princess Eugenie marries Jack Brooksbank - in pictures The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex at the wedding of Princess Eugenie to Jack Brooksbank at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle, Windsor, Britain,
REUTERS
Princess Eugenie marries Jack Brooksbank - in pictures Members of the public wait for the wedding
PA
Princess Eugenie marries Jack Brooksbank - in pictures Princess Eugenie of York and Jack Brooksbank walk up the aisle at St George's Chapel in Windsor following their wedding on October 12, 2018 in Windsor, England.
Getty Images
Princess Eugenie marries Jack Brooksbank - in pictures The wedding cake created by Sophie Cabot for the wedding
REUTERS
Princess Eugenie marries Jack Brooksbank - in pictures Princess Eugenie of York passes her bouquet to bridesmaid Savannah Phillips during her wedding to Jack Brooksbank at St. George's Chapel on October 12, 2018 in Windsor, England.
Getty Images
Princess Eugenie marries Jack Brooksbank - in pictures Princess Eugenie of York and Mr. Jack Brooksbank are married by Dean of Windsor, David Conner at St. George's Chapel on October 12, 2018 in Windsor, England.
Getty Images
Princess Eugenie marries Jack Brooksbank - in pictures A Royal fan smiles outside Windsor Castle
AP
Princess Eugenie marries Jack Brooksbank - in pictures Princess Eugenie of York and Mr. Jack Brooksbank are married at St. George's Chapel on October 12, 2018 in Windsor, England.
Getty Images
Princess Eugenie marries Jack Brooksbank - in pictures Guests at the wedding ceremony of Princess Eugenie to Jack Brooksbank at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle.
PA
Princess Eugenie marries Jack Brooksbank - in pictures Princess Eugenie and her husband Jack Brooksbank, during their wedding ceremony at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle.
PA
Princess Eugenie marries Jack Brooksbank - in pictures Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank walks down the aisle of the Quire after they were married
PA
Princess Eugenie marries Jack Brooksbank - in pictures Princess Eugenie of York and her husband Jack Brooksbank emerge from the West Door of St George's Chapel
AFP/Getty Images
Princess Eugenie marries Jack Brooksbank - in pictures Princess Eugenie and her new husband Jack Brooksbank kiss as they leave St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle following their wedding.
PA
Princess Eugenie marries Jack Brooksbank - in pictures
PA
Princess Eugenie marries Jack Brooksbank - in pictures Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh look on after the wedding
Getty
Princess Eugenie marries Jack Brooksbank - in pictures Princess Eugenie and her new husband Jack Brooksbank leave St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle following their wedding.
PA
Princess Eugenie marries Jack Brooksbank - in pictures Britain's Princess Eugenie of York and her husband Jack Brooksbank leave in a carriage after their wedding ceremony at Windsor Castle, Windsor, Britain
REUTERS
Princess Eugenie marries Jack Brooksbank - in pictures Sarah, Duchess of York and Princess Beatrice of York and the bridesmaids and page boys, including Princess Charlotte and Prince George, wave off Princess Eugenie of York and Mr. Jack Brooksbank following their wedding at St. George's Chapel on October 12, 2018 in Windsor, England.
Getty Images
Princess Eugenie marries Jack Brooksbank - in pictures Newlyweds Princess Eugenie of York and Mr. Jack Brooksbank wave to the crowds from their carriage after their Royal wedding at St. George's Chapel on October 12, 2018 in Windsor, England.
Getty Images
Princess Eugenie marries Jack Brooksbank - in pictures Britain's Princess Eugenie of York and her husband Jack Brooksbank leave in a carriage after their wedding ceremony at Windsor Castle, Windsor, Britain
Reuters
Princess Eugenie marries Jack Brooksbank - in pictures Jack Brooksbank and Princess Eugenie of York in a carriage after their wedding at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle, Windsor, Britain
Reuters
Princess Eugenie marries Jack Brooksbank - in pictures Britain's Princess Eugenie and her husband Jack Brooksbank (unseen) ride in a horse-drawn carriage after their royal wedding ceremony in St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle, in Windsor, Britain
EPA
Princess Eugenie marries Jack Brooksbank - in pictures An onlooker is seen watching from a window of a building inside Windsor Castle
AFP/Getty Images
Princess Eugenie marries Jack Brooksbank - in pictures Princess Eugenie of York reacts as she and and her husband Jack Brooksbank walk to an Aston Martin DB10 as they leave Windsor Castle
AFP/Getty
Princess Eugenie marries Jack Brooksbank - in pictures Jack Brooksbank and Princess Beatrice help Princess Eugenie in her car as she leaves Windsor Castle after her wedding for an evening reception at Royal Lodge
PA
Pippa had provided updates throughout her pregnancy in her fitness column for Waitrose.
She recently wrote: “As the final month nears and the bump grows prouder each day, movement is certainly getting more awkward.
“As a result, one of the biggest changes is that my lower body has tightened up.”
Heavily pregnant Pippa attended Eugenie's wedding to James Brooksbank at Windsor Castle on Friday.
Ms Middleton married Mr Matthews in May.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies