The Queen's granddaughter gave birth to her first child

 

The Queen's granddaughter gave birth to her first child, weighing 6lb 2oz, just before midnight on Saturday.

Princess Beatrice has said she is "so delighted" after giving birth to a girl on Saturday.

The Queen's granddaughter welcomed her first child, weighing 6lb 2oz, at 11.42pm at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital.

In a message on Twitter, Beatrice said her daughter was born safely - but did not mention whether a name had been chosen.

So delighted to share the news of the safe arrival of our daughter on Saturday 18th September 2021, at 23.42, at the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London.

Thank you to the Midwife team and everyone at the hospital for their wonderful care.

— Princess Beatrice of York (@yorkiebea) September 20, 2021

She added: "Thank you to the midwife team and everyone at the hospital for their wonderful care."

Her message came a few minutes after Buckingham Palace made the announcement, saying: "The new baby's grandparents and great-grandparents have all been informed and are delighted with the news.

"The family would like to thank all the staff at the hospital for their wonderful care.

"Her Royal Highness and her child are both doing well, and the couple are looking forward to introducing their daughter to her big brother Christopher Woolf."