Royals See the Town Crier Announce the Royal Baby's Birth as Celebrations Begin Outside the Lindo Wing Kate Middleton and Prince William just welcomed their third child — and there's a party outside St. Mary's Hospital to celebrate By Diana Pearl Published on April 23, 2018 10:30 AM Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos 01 of 14 Dominic Lipinski/PA Images via Getty Images Just as he always does, self-appointed "town crier," Tony Appleton, announces the news of the baby's birth. He was present at George and Charlotte's births as well. 02 of 14 Dominic Lipinski/PA Images via Getty Images Fans John Loughrey and Terry Hutt may not be able to give the royal baby a kiss, so they'll use a doll as a substitute. 03 of 14 Jack Taylor/Getty Images Loughrey shows off the royal pins on his hat. 04 of 14 Mike Marsland/ WireImage Artist Kaya Mar brings his biblical-inspired painting to the Lindo Wing — and it includes the royal family dog, Lupo. 05 of 14 Kirsty O'Connor/PA Images via Getty Images It's celebration time outside the Lindo Wing when the baby's arrival is announced. 06 of 14 Dominic Lipinski/PA Images via Getty Images Fans — decked out in Union Jack print — camped out for days ahead of baby number three's arrival. 07 of 14 Kirsty Wigglesworth/AP/REX/Shutterstock It may be royal baby day — but it's also this little baby's debut day, too! An unsuspecting couple was greeted by cameras when leaving the Lindo Wing on Monday morning. 08 of 14 Karwai Tang/WireImage And another couple gets a moment in the spotlight while leaving the Lindo Wing! 09 of 14 Jack Taylor/Getty Images There were Union Jacks everywhere outside the hospital. 10 of 14 Dominic Lipinski/PA Images via Getty Images Hutt, 82 has been a fan of the royal family for decades, and has been waiting outside the hospital for 15 days. "I’m been covering these events for decades and I wouldn’t miss it for the world," he tells PEOPLE. “I’ve ordered fish and chips for 10 and we have already had some lovely champagne to celebrate the baby!” 11 of 14 Dinendra Haria/WENN Fans fly the Union Jack flag outside the Lindo Wing's front door. 12 of 14 David Sims/WENN.com Hutt shows off his spirited outfit and posters. 13 of 14 Dinendra Haria/WENN Never too early for a celebratory drink! Fans cheers after the announcement of the royal birth. 14 of 14 David Sims/WENN.com People gather with their cell phones to snap photos of the excitement.