There's hope the British public could get a glimpse of the newest royal later.
William and Kate spent the night in hospital with their new baby son who's third in line to the throne.
There's speculation they may leave the hospital today with a suggestion they may pose briefly for photographers on the front steps of the hospital.
There's also feverish speculation this morning on potential names for the heir.
The as-yet unnamed baby is third in line to the throne and in the direct line of succession after Queen Elizabeth II's eldest son and heir Prince Charles, and then his eldest son William.
31 year old Kate Middleton, spent ten hours in labour after she and William arrived yesterday at around dawn at the private Lindo wing of London's St Mary's Hospital, Paddington, in central London.
Here at home the Taoiseach and Tainiste have sent their congratulations to the royal couple. Speaking on his way into cabinet Eamonn Gilmore also had some suggestions on a potential name
