Royal Baby Born: Ellie Goulding And Mollie King Offer Congratulations To Royal Couple

23 July 2013, 09:57

The 'Anything Could Happen' star alongside the likes of Lawson and Little Mix offer congratulations to the new parents.

Ellie Goulding and Mollie King are just some of the star who have taken to Twitter to offer their congratulations to Prince William and Kate Middleton on the birth of their son.

The royal couple welcomed a baby boy yesterday (22nd July) afternoon at 16:24 at St. Mary's Hospital in Paddington, West London, weighing 8lb 6oz on arrival.

The likes of Professor Green, Little Mix and Lawson have also made sure to offer their best wishes to the new parents, who's son is now third in line to the British throne.

"Congratulations to two of the loveliest people in the whole world on their baby boy," Ellie tweeted yesterday evening (22nd July) after hearing the news. "I am so happy for them."

The 'Figure 8' singer knows the couple personally after performing at their wedding reception two years ago at the requests of William and Kate themselves.

"How exciting a future king has been born today!!" The Saturdays star Mollie posted. "A huge congratulations to Prince William and Kate xx."

Lawson stars Joel Peat and Adam Pitts also offered congratulations, with drummer Adam posting: "Awesome news about the royal baby! I am putting my bet on James as the name!

"Toast to the new Prince… Placing my bet on George… I reckon that's gonna be his name," guitarist Joel added.

Check out a picture of 'Anything Could Happen' singer Ellie Goulding below:

Little Mix star Perrie Edwards took to Twitter soon after the news to say how "amazing" it was, while Professor Green said he hopes the baby is a "rebel" like Prince Harry.

New parents Prince William and Kate Middleton have yet to announce the name of their newborn son.