The British royals just might have a more dedicated fan base than the Backstreet Boys and *NSYNC combined — yep, I went there. When Kate Middleton and Prince William welcomed their third child [1], a baby boy [2], on April 23, the perimeter of St. Mary's Hospital was completely flooded with members of the press and a swarm of devoted well-wishers.
The fans gathered outside the Lindo Wing went all out to celebrate the royal baby's arrival — and I mean all out. Some people pitched tents after finding out that the duchess was going into labour [3], a few particularly elated Londoners popped bottles of Champagne, and many dressed to the nines in England-themed attire.
If you want to feel like you were in the middle of the royal baby action, browse through the pictures ahead, and then check out the rest of our coverage on the newest royal family addition [4].
Fans Plastered Decorations All Over the Hospital Benches
Some People Camped Out — in England-Themed Tents, of Course
T-Shirts Were Made to Celebrate the New Prince's Arrival
Kinda jealous of these, TBH.
These Guys Brought Along (Semicreepy) Baby Dolls For the Occasion
Bottles of Champagne Were Popped
This looks like one heck of a party!
Some People Brought Along Cute Little Knick-Knacks and Cards
There Were Huge Barricaded Lines Outside the Hospital
Like, Really Huge
Fans Clamored to Snap Footage of the Hospital Doors
People Placed Bets on What the Baby's Name Would Be
One Man Brought Along His Interesting Artwork to Honor Kate and William's Family
A So-Called Town Crier Proclaimed the News in Quite the Royal Getup
This guy's not officially associated with the royal family [6], just FYI.
This Nightmare-Inducing Wax Figure of Queen Elizabeth II Made an Appearance, Too
