Queen Elizabeth II Welcomes New Great-Grandchild
Zara Phillips, the Queen’s granddaughter, has given birth to her first child at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital.
The 32-year-old had a Baby girl with Her husband Mike Tindall, the former England rugby captain, who was present at the birth.
The baby, who is yet to be named, weighed 7lbs 12oz.
A Buckingham Palace spokesman said: “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.”
On the news of the birth of the Queen’s great granddaughter, the Prime Minister’s Official Spokesman said: “He passes on his many congratulations to the happy couple and to Her Majesty the Queen.”