World salutes royal baby

Reuters 2013-07-23

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Raising glasses … and guns to Britain's youngest royal.

New Zealand gave the infant prince - born to Duke and Duchess of Cambridge William and Kate Monday -- a 21-gun salute.

Australians greeted news of the birth with a toast.

(SOUNDBITE) (English) MEMBER OF THE AUSTRALIAN MONARCHIST LEAGUE, AIMEE RICHARDS SAYING:

"The monarchy to me is a symbol of our heritage and it's part of our nations history so it is very important to me that we continue it on. You know, I love the royal family and I find they're very down to earth and relatable in many ways so, I'm very happy that the royal baby's been born today and it's very exciting."

The 8 lb 6 oz baby was born at 4:24 pm in a London hospital and is third in line to the throne.

(SOUNDBITE) (English) RESIDENT SHERLOCK ODEND'HAL SAYING:

"I'm happy for them. I'm glad everything has worked out for them, you know. Everybody's healthy and happy and life goes on."

China's state broadcaster CCTV annou

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