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    The classical world welcomes the royal baby

    The Prince of Cambridge was born on 22 July at 4.24pm, weighing 8lbs 6oz. Join us as we take a look at the incredible pictures, and the reaction on social media from the classical world and beyond.

    1. Crowds at Buckingham Palace celebrate the birth of

      1. The crowds wait outside Buckingham Palace

      As Kate's labour is announced, the Musicians Benevolent Fund send their good wishes to their patron: @MusiciansBFund: "Wishing the Duchess of Cambridge the best as she goes into hospital. We're sure our Patron The Queen is awaiting news eagerly! #RoyalBaby"

    2. royal baby media outside lindo wing

      2. The media wait outside the Lindo Wing

      As the world waits for the royal couple to emerge from the hospital, well-wishers take to Twitter to post their reaction to the birth. @RCMLatest: "Congratulations to our President The Prince of Wales on the arrival of HRH’s first grandchild! #RoyalBaby @ClarenceHouse"

    3. Birth of royal baby boy

      3. A Jaguar arrives at Buckingham Palace to announce the birth

      Katherine Jenkins raised a glass of bubbly to the royal couple as the birth was announced. ‏@KathJenkins "Awwww... It's a boy! Congratulations! Sooo happy for you! #GlassesRaised #Toast #Celebrations"

    4. Royal baby announcement easel at Buckingham Palace

      4. The easel announces the birth

      Stephen Fry praised the 'Britishness' of the whole occasion. ‏@stephenfry "The official easel. We really are a marvellously bonkers country..."

    5. Royal baby announcement easel

      5. Royal Baby Announcement Easel Buckingham Palace

      The Military Wives couldn't help but be excited about the Prince of Cambridge's future. @Milwiveschoir: "Many many congratulations to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on the birth of your baby boy. Exciting times ahead :) x x"

    6. Royal baby announcement easel

      6. Royal Baby Announcement Easel Buckingham Palace

      The royal baby was welcomed with a three-hour long peal of bells at Westminster Abbey. They tweeted: "@wabbey Congratulations to the Duke & Duchess of Cambridge on the birth of their son #RoyalBaby"

    7. Royal baby announcement easel

      7. Royal Baby Announcement Easel Buckingham Palace

      As the easel is placed in the Forecourt of Buckingham Palace announcing the birth, Tommy Pearson showed his sarcastic side. @tommyrpearson "Breaking News on all channels: There's absolutely nothing to report. And we'll be reporting that every 15 mins. #RoyalBaby"

    8. Crowds at Buckingham Palace celebrate the birth of

      8. The crowds gather outside Buckingham Palace

      As the crowd wait outside Buckingham Palace, composer David Arnold adds a bit of humour into the mix: @DavidGArnold "how am i meant to work today without knowing the name of the Royal Baby future King of all? AND this tattoo is incomplete without the name"

    9.  The Royal Standard Flag

      9. The Royal Standard Flag is raised above Buckingham Palace

      Charity Making Music hedged their bets as to the baby's name. @MakingMusic_UK "Many congratulations to William and Kate on the birth of their son! What do you think he'll be called? #RoyalBaby"

    10. Town Crier during the Royal baby annoucement

      10. A Town Crier announces the birth of the Royal Baby

      As a town crier announces the birth, Aled Jones raises his voice along with the throng of well-wishers. @realaled "Huge congratulations to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. Great news!"

    11. Town Crier during the Royal baby annoucement

      11. Town Crier Royal Baby Annoucement

      The RNCM even decorated their building in Manchester with Royal Baby memorabilia: "The marketing office looks suitably Royal today!"

    12. Birth of royal baby boy

      12. Crowds at Buckingham Palace

      Pianist Nicholas McCarthy sent his best wishes to the couple. @NMcCarthyPiano "Congratulations to The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and their baby boy #RoyalBaby"

    13. Royal baby

      13. Middletons arrive at Lindo Wing

      Singer Alfie Boe sent his best wishes to the couple. ‏@AlfieBoe: "Congratulations to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on the safe delivery of their baby son. A x"

    14. London celebrate the birth of Royal baby

      14. The London Eye lights up

      The London Eye celebrates birth of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's son by lighting up red, white and blue. Prime Minister David Cameron commented: "An important moment for our nation but above all a wonderful moment for a warm and loving couple."

    15. Royal baby

      15. Guns sound across London to mark the birth

      Amore sent their support to the royal couple: @weareamore "Congratulations to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge #royalbabyboy what a hot day to be in labour for 12 hours!! #trooper Mx"

    16. Royal baby

      16. Guns sound across London to mark the birth

      The Canadian Opera Company offered some epic music in celebration of the royal arrival. ‏@CanadianOpera "In honour of the #RoyalBaby, here's the Siegfried Idyll, a piece Wagner composed for his wife for their son's birth"

    17. Royal baby

      17. Flowers are delivered to the Lindo Wing

      New Zealand soprano Hayley Westenra dedicated her album to the baby, and tweeted: ‏@HayleyWestenra "Congrats to the Duke & Duchess of Cambridge on your little bundle of joy! #royalbabyboy"

    18. Prince Charles and The Duchess of Cornwall Visit R

      18. Prince Charles and The Duchess of Cornwall visit Royal Baby

      New father Gareth Malone had a bit of a laugh, retweeting comedian Peter Serafinowicz @serafinowicz: "Royal babies are tricky to deliver because of the whole silver spoon thing. #royalbaby"

    19. Prince Charles and The Duchess of Cornwall Visit R

      19. Prince Charles and The Duchess of Cornwall visit Royal Baby

      The Royal Scottish National Orchestra are giving a new classical album to any baby born in Scotland over a one year period. They joked: "We ought to send William & Kate a copy of the Astar CD!"

    20. Prince Williams and Kate with baby boy

      20. Prince William and Kate leave hospital with new baby

      The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge leave the Lindo Wing of St Mary's Hospital in London, with their newborn son. The Military Wives show their royal support: @Milwiveschoir "Awwwww how lovely did the 2 of them look, one very happy little family. Hello Prince Cambridge, welcome little man x x #royalbaby"

    21. Prince Williams and Kate with baby boy

      21. Prince William and Kate leave hospital with new baby

      A statement from the Duke and Duchess expressed their gratitude to the staff: “We would like to thank the staff at the Lindo Wing and the whole hospital for the tremendous care the three of us have received. We know it has been a very busy period for the hospital and we would like to thank everyone - staff, patients and visitors - for their understanding during this time.”

    22. Royal baby leaves hospital with Prince William

      22. Prince William and Kate with new baby

      The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge leave the Lindo Wing. The Academy of Ancient Music shared their thoughts on a suitable musical accompaniment: "What a royal to-do! If only Handel had been alive to provide the celebratory soundtrack."

    23. Prince Williams and Kate with baby boy

      23. Prince William and Kate with Baby Boy

      The Band of the Coldstream Guards sent a celebratory greeting via Facebook: "Congratulations to HRH the Duke & Duchess of Cambridge on the birth of their son. Wonderful news #‎royalbaby"

    24. Prince Williams and Kate with baby boy

      24. Prince William and Kate with Baby Boy

      As the world's media waited outside the hospital for all three to arrive, Aled Jones took to Twitter once more to explain the delay: @realaled "Obviously #Royalbaby not ready for his close up!!!!"

    25. Prince Williams and Kate with baby boy

      25. Prince William and Kate with Baby Boy

      The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge leave the Lindo Wing of St Mary's Hospital in London, with their newborn son. Record company Deutsche Grammophon posted: "Congratulations to the British Royal Family!" and offered a free classical download.

    26. Prince Williams and Kate with baby boy

      26. Prince William and Kate with Baby Boy

      As the couple leave the hospital, Prince William jokes that the one day old child already has more hair than his father.

    27. Prince Williams and Kate with baby boy

      27. Prince William and Kate with Baby Boy

      The British Monarchy posted a message on their social media sites: "The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have left hospital for Kensington Palace with their new baby son. ‪#‎RoyalBabyBoy‬"

    28. Prince Williams and Kate with baby boy

      28. Prince William and Kate with baby boy

      Sleep On composer Paul Mealor shared his best wishes with the couple: "Many congratulations to TRH's The Duke & Duchess of Cambridge! Hope my lullaby comes in useful!"

    29. Prince Williams and Kate with baby boy

      29. Prince William and Kate with baby boy

      The musicians of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra passed on their message of goodwill to the couple and their new arrival. "From one 'Royal' to another: Many congratulations to Will and Kate on the birth of their new baby boy!"

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