Royal baby news: 'Stern' Met Police officer who guarded Lindo Wing door hails birth of new prince 'highlight of career'

 "Apparently I looked very miserable but I was so excited inside!"
Ella Wills24 April 2018

A Met Police officer who stood guard outside the Lindo Wing has hailed the birth of the Royal Baby as the "highlight of his career".

PC Tyler O'Hare has told of his "amazing day" in a series of heartwarming posts online after he manned the door of St Mary's Hospital maternity wing during the birth of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's third child.

The police officer added that although he "looked very miserable", he was "so excited" inside.

He wrote: "An honour and utter privilege to have been the 'Door Officer' for the birth of Their Royal Highnesses new baby boy! Today was an amazing day and a highlight of my career!"

The police officer could be seen standing behind the royal couple as they gave the world its first glimpse of the fifth in line to the throne on Monday.

Kate and William's new baby son was born at 11.01am, weighing 8lb 7oz, just five hours after the duchess was driven to the Paddington hospital. The baby's name has not yet been revealed.

PC O'Hare was stationed outside the Lindo Wing throughout the day.

The officer was cast into the spotlight as the couple emerged with their new son
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He was seen patrolling in front of the maternity wing as the duchess was safely delivered of her son.

And he was also pictured standing guard with other officers when Prince George and Princess Charlotte came to visit their new brother.

But as the couple emerged from the building shortly before 6pm, the officer found himself cast into the spotlight during a whirlwind of media attention.

The officer shared pictures on Twitter of the moment Kate stepped out of the door cradling her newborn, with William by her side.

He could also be seen standing by as Prince George and Princess Charlotte came to meet their new brother
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He was stood to the left of the couple, gazing forward with a serious expression on his face.

But on Twitter he said he was "so excited inside".

He posted: "Apparently I looked very miserable but I was so excited inside! You have to look serious in this job!"

Responding to well-wishers the officer said he was "shaking with nerves" throughout at the thought of how many people across the globe were looking at him.

One person, Michelle Maynard, commented: "To think how many billions have now seen you across the world."

PC O'Hare added that there is "something special about being a copper in London".

'There is something special about being a copper in London'
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William and Kate have returned to Kensington Palace, where they are settling into life as a family of five.

Speculation is now underway as to the name of their new baby son.

Newborn: Kate and William's third child was born on Monday
Jeremy Selwyn

It is thought that the couple will want to share the name with the Queen and the rest of their family before making it public.

Kensington Palace said the name would be announced in "due course" but the favourite at the bookies is currently Arthur, followed by James, Philip and Albert.

The duke and duchess thanked the hospital for their care and the public for their wishes.

Kensington Palace said: "Their Royal Highnesses would like to thank all staff at the hospital for the care and treatment they have received.

"They would also like to thank everyone for their warm wishes."

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