New Royal Birth

Mrs Mike Tindall, MBE [Zara Phillips], was today safely delivered of an infant girl at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital.

Mr Mike 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 in line to the Throne.