Prince George is officially a big brother.
Kensington Palace announced on Saturday that Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, gave birth to a healthy baby girl.
As with all big announcements, people are flocking to Twitter to share the news. As of early Saturday, tweets were pouring in by the thousands every minute, according to the microblogging service:
See how the world is flocking to Twitter for news of the #RoyalBaby. http://t.co/ouCJqLw3h4 pic.twitter.com/fOycw6YE2n— Twitter UK (@TwitterUK) May 2, 2015
Of course, celebrities big and small couldn't resist getting in on the Twitter action. From politicians to reality stars, here are some of their congratulatory tweets:
UK Prime Minister David Cameron is delighted
Congratulations to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on the birth of their baby girl. I'm absolutely delighted for them.— David Cameron (@David_Cameron) May 2, 2015
Josh Groban knows the baby was rushing for this moment
Look I'm just relieved the royal baby was born in time for her to watch the Pacquiao/Mayweather fight— josh groban (@joshgroban) May 2, 2015
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott offers his heartfelt congratulations
Congratulations to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on the birth of a daughter. Margie & I wish the young Princess a long and happy life.— Tony Abbott (@TonyAbbottMHR) May 2, 2015
UK Independence Party leader Nigel Farage is ready to celebrate
Congrats on the new #RoyalBaby. Today is a great day for celebration! pic.twitter.com/ojXceb6NkD— Nigel Farage (@Nigel_Farage) May 2, 2015
Well I did say we'd be taking some time off campaigning to celebrate the #RoyalBaby! pic.twitter.com/xIvj4EC6Ew— Nigel Farage (@Nigel_Farage) May 2, 2015
Labour Party leader Ed Miliband keeps it straightforward
Congratulations to the Duke and Duchess on the birth of their daughter. Wishing them lots of joy and happiness - and hopefully some sleep!— Ed Miliband (@Ed_Miliband) May 2, 2015
David Beckham, who shares the same birthday as the new royal baby, is thrilled
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And so is Dwayne Johnson
Thank you @MTV fam. Tough Taurus' (including the #RoyalBaby) https://t.co/XMKq2wDXKJ— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) May 2, 2015
Ellen Degeneres has a unique name suggestion
It's a princess! Welcome to the world, Princess Winnifred Fergully Ellen of the Shire. That's just a suggestion. #RoyalBaby— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) May 2, 2015
The Royal Navy sends a special message
HMS Lancaster, known as the ‘Queen’s Frigate’, sent a message of congratulations to @KensingtonRoyal on the new birth pic.twitter.com/gBPY85Atp0— Royal Navy (@RoyalNavy) May 2, 2015
Real Housewife Kyle Richards is in awe of Kate
I cannot imagine giving birth & looking so beautiful & put together right after #RoyalBaby— Kyle Richards (@KyleRichards) May 2, 2015
And this tweet from J.K. Rowling on Friday half-called the birth -- now we'll have to see if she's right on the name
I wonder what odds we'd get on the royal baby being born tomorrow and called Victoria?— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) May 1, 2015