The internet reacts to Prince Louis - There were bets on Albert and Alexander, but the new royal baby's name has been announced as Louis Arthur Charles.

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Kensington Palace - A statement released by Kensington Palace this morning read: "The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are delighted to announce that they have named their son Louis Arthur Charles.

The baby will be known as His Royal Highness Prince Louis of Cambridge."

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Jamie Oliver - Many celebrities were quick to congratulate the couple. Jamie Oliver tweeted "Massive ​happy ​congratulations to the Duke & Duchess of Cambridge as we welcome the newly named HRH #PrinceLouis Arthur Charles."

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Olly Murs - Olly Murs also commented on the name via social media "Yessssssss #PrinceLouis great name choice but I’m afraid ive already got my own Prince Louis and he loves selfies with his Uncle ????????"

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Piers Morgan - Piers Morgan was more cynical about the choice of name, saying "BREAKING: In a defiant two fingers to Brexit, William & Kate have given their baby a French name: Louis.
One used by 18 French kings."

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Mike Stuchbery - Another user questioned the French connection "Prince Louis, huh? Now we're just trolling the French. #RoyalBaby"

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Lord Louis Mountbatten - The name is actually thought to be in honour of Lord Louis Mountbatten, Prince Charles's great uncle and mentor, who was killed by the IRA in 1979.

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One Direction - The twittersphere noted that the royal baby shares his name with another famous figure.

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Hedy - Twitter user @JustHedyJ tweeted "The new little one may be Prince Louis but @Louis_Tomlinson will always be King Louis."

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Derek Momodu - Twitter user @DelMody didn't consider the name choice to be a coincidence, "Kate meets Louis Tomlinson on stage as they attend the Royal Variety Performance November 24, 2017, Today, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge announce that they have named their son Louis Arthur Charles. #justsaying"

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Louis Tomlinson - Louis Tomlinson himself tweeted "Young Louis welcome to the world. I’ll take you under my wing lad. The Adidas tracksuit is in the post!"

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Louis Walsh - Louis Walsh is another famous face who shares a name with the prince.

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Prince Louis - Twitter users such as @_MattThomas91 drew some interesting comparisons, "Ah Prince Louis, who I presume was named after the great Louis Walsh!"

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Duchess of Cambridge - Others, like Twitter user @emily_maughan, praised the Duchess of Cambridge "Monday:
Kate - Goes into labour, gives birth, has her hair and make up done and presents the new heir to the world.
Me - Struggles to get out of bed. #RoyalBaby"

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Steve Marmell - In another hilarious tweet, @Marmel said that he thought the news was about something else, "When you see #royalbaby trending and think "Oh great, what did that orange infant tweet now?"
But this is better.
This is better."

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