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When was Pippa Middleton and James Matthews’s son born and what is his name?

PIPPA Middleton welcomed her first child with her husband James Matthews on October 15, 2018.

He's now been named - but what is so special about his moniker?

 Pippa Middleton attended Princess Eugenie's wedding on October 12 - just three days before she gave birth
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Pippa Middleton attended Princess Eugenie's wedding on October 12 - just three days before she gave birthCredit: Splash News

When did Pippa and James have their baby?

The Duchess of Cambridge's younger sister Pippa Middleton welcomed a baby boy on October 15.

He is Pippa and husband James Matthews' first child.

The couple received their first visitor, Pippa's younger brother James Middleton, who visited the day after his nephew was born.

A spokesman told : “James and Pippa have had a baby boy.

"He was born Monday 15th October at 1.58pm, weighing 8lb and 9oz.

“Everyone is delighted and mother and baby are doing well."

 In the run-up to the birth, Pippa was very active
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In the run-up to the birth, Pippa was very activeCredit: Getty - Contributor

When and where did Pippa Middleton have her baby?

Pippa gave birth on Monday, October 15, at 1.58pm with the news announced the following day.

James was pictured carrying two overnight bags as they entered the Lindo Wing at St Mary's Hospital in Paddington, West London on Monday.

Eyewitnesses say Pippa, 35, was seen smiling as she entered the hospital, where her nephews Prince George and Prince Louis and niece Princess Charlotte were born.

The Sun on Sunday revealed back in April the Duchess of Cambridge’s younger sister and her financier husband had announced the news to their friends and family after a 12-week scan.

 Pippa Middleton married financier James Matthews last May
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Pippa Middleton married financier James Matthews last MayCredit: Getty - Pool

The 35-year-old gave birth at the exclusive Lindo Wing, where her sister Kate Middleton gave birth to all three of her children.

Pippa and James were spotted visiting the wing, in St Mary’s Hospital, Paddington, prior to their son's birth.

The hospital is just a stone’s throw from their £17 million mansion in Chelsea.

Prices start at £5,900-per-night for a standard room, while a deluxe will set you back £6,275.

A suite, where Kate is thought to have stayed, costs £7,500-per-night.

 Pippa's sister Kate, who has just welcomed her third child, was one of the first people to hear the news
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Pippa's sister Kate, who has just welcomed her third child, was one of the first people to hear the newsCredit: Getty Images - Getty

What is the baby's name?

Pippa and James have named their son Arthur Michael William Matthews.

Baby Arthur's middle names are a touching tribute to Pippa's dad Michael, husband James' younger brother Michael who died while climbing Everest in 199, and her brother-in-law Prince William.

Pippa is already aunt to William and Kate's children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and their latest baby boy Prince Louis.

The couple confirmed their son weighed 8lb and 9oz at birth on October 15, 2018.

But they did not reveal what they had named him until November 11, 2018.

Who is Pippa's husband James Matthews and when did they get married?

Matthews, 43, is a hedge fund manager and is also the older brother of former Made in Chelsea star Spencer Matthews.

He caught Pippa off-guard by popping the question to her in July 2016, less than a year into their relationship.

James proposed with a hefty octagonal diamond ring, which comes with a central 4-carat Asscher-cut diamond stone, and a price tag to rival sister Kate’s own luxury band.

The couple married on May 20, 2017, in a relaxed but lavish intimate ceremony at her local church, St Mark’s in Englefield.

BBC presenter Simon McCoy struggles to contain giggles as he announces Pippa Middleton's baby joy
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