Ulster Unionist Chief Whip, Robin Swann, has offered his best wishes to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge following the birth of their first child and future monarch on behalf of the North Antrim Ulster Unionist Association.
The North Antrim MLA said:
“Both myself and the Association are delighted by the wonderful news and on behalf of the entire membership I wish to convey our warmest congratulations to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on the birth of a baby boy.
We offer the Royal couple God’s richest blessing as they come to terms with parenthood and wish the new family unit health and happiness in the months and years ahead.
Amid times of austerity and economic gloom, the birth of a Royal baby who will one day succeed his father to the throne is welcome, inspirational and uplifting news. The new-born’s arrival is being celebrated across the whole of the United Kingdom, the Commonwealth and indeed the wider world.
It’s arrival is being met with great joy particularly here in Northern Ireland and especially in North Antrim, where the Royal family is held in such high esteem and unrivalled affection.
Members of the pro-monarchy fraternity around the globe, including the Republic of Ireland, will also be heartened by this magnificent news.
On such an historic occasion, the future monarch and entire Royal family are assured the continued prayerful support, service and loyalty of the pro-Union and pro-monarchy community.”