This afternoon, Kensington Palace announced that Kate Middleton and Prince William have welcomed a healthy baby boy in the private Lindo Wing of St. Mary's Hospital in London.

Her new baby boy weighs a healthy 8 pounds and 7 ounces and mother and baby are 'both doing well', according to Kensington Palace.

Following the news, Twitter became a complete emotional wreck.

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There are tears, laughter, questions as to what the new parents will call their son, memes, GIFS - you name it, Twitter is doing it today.

Here are some of our favourite reactions to news of the royal birth:

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Congratulations, William and Kate!

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