Zara Phillips, Queen Elizabeth II's granddaughter, gives birth to a baby girl

Mike Tindall and Zara Phillips during their wedding.

It's a girl for Queen Elizabeth II's eldest granddaughter, Zara Phillips. The baby was born at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital today weighing 7lbs 12oz. Here's the official announcement from Buckingham Palace:

Mrs Michael Tindall today safely delivered a baby girl at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital. Mr Tindall was present at the birth. The weight of the baby was 7lbs 12oz.

The Queen, The Duke of Edinburgh, The Princess Royal, Captain Mark Phillips and Mike’s parents, Mr Phillip and Mrs Linda Tindall, have been informed and are delighted with the news.

The baby’s name will be confirmed in due course.

This baby is the first child for Zara and Mike, the third grandchild for The Princess Royal and the fourth great-grandchild for The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh, and is 16th line to the Throne.

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