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23/07/2013
First Minister Welcomes Royal Birth
First Minister, the Rt. Hon. Peter D. Robinson MLA, has offered his warmest congratulations to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on the birth of their son.
The First Minister said: "I congratulate the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on the birth of their son. I want to extend my very best wishes to them on behalf of everyone in Northern Ireland.
"I was honoured to attend the celebration of their wedding in April 2011 and I wish them every health and happiness in the next chapter of their lives together."
Ulster Unionist Leader Mike Nesbitt MLA has also welcomed the birth of their son.
He said: "This is brilliant news for William & Kate, and all the Royal Family. First and foremost it is great to hear that Mother and child are both well, and we wish the new parents all the very best. The United Kingdom can now enjoy the next few days as we celebrate the birth of the latest addition to the Royal Family."
(CD/JP)
The First Minister said: "I congratulate the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on the birth of their son. I want to extend my very best wishes to them on behalf of everyone in Northern Ireland.
"I was honoured to attend the celebration of their wedding in April 2011 and I wish them every health and happiness in the next chapter of their lives together."
Ulster Unionist Leader Mike Nesbitt MLA has also welcomed the birth of their son.
He said: "This is brilliant news for William & Kate, and all the Royal Family. First and foremost it is great to hear that Mother and child are both well, and we wish the new parents all the very best. The United Kingdom can now enjoy the next few days as we celebrate the birth of the latest addition to the Royal Family."
(CD/JP)
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