New parents trying to leave the hospital accidentally end up in the royal baby media frenzy

The unsuspecting couple walked straight into the center of attention.
New parents trying to leave the hospital accidentally end up in the royal baby media frenzy
While the world's news outlets waiting outside St. Mary's Hospital for a first glimpse of the royal baby, an unsuspecting couple got caught up in the media frenzy. Credit: Chris Jackson/Getty Images

Two new parents trying to leave the hospital with their newborn baby ended up with worldwide media attention.

Will and Kate's third bundle of royal joy arrived on Monday, and the global press waited at the Lindo Wing of St. Mary's Hospital in London for a first glimpse of the newborn.

But before the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge made their official appearance at the wing's entrance, an unsuspecting couple just trying to leave with their new baby was bombarded with photographers and reporters.

The couple, who haven't been identified yet, handled the situation surprisingly well. According to 5News, they were remarkably "at ease" with the sudden media interest considering they had just given birth and walked out to this:

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News teams wait outside the hospital wing. Credit: Jack Taylor/Getty Images

In fact, they totally milked it. While posing for photos, the new parents even asked for retakes before adjusting their hair. The new father took a photo of the crowd of reporters before heading back inside.

Congratulations poured in from around the world, but some Twitter users couldn't get over how funny the situation was.

And as @minxmish said, this scenario sounds a lot like the premise of a great romance between the new prince and this mystery baby.

It seems like Netflix is taking notes for this love story.

Will and Kate's baby, whose name hasn't been announced yet, is fifth in line to the throne. The Duke hinted at "Arthur" as a contender for the new prince's name.

Congrats to both couples, royal or not, on their new babies.

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