Welcome to the world Prince Balthasar! Prince Felix and Princess Claire of Luxembourg announce the birth of their third child as they pose for adorable family photos

Prince Felix and Princess Claire of Luxembourg have welcomed their third child, Prince Balthasar Felix Karl.

Prince Balthasar was born on January 7 at the Grand Duchess Charlotte Maternity Hospital in central Luxembourg and weighed eight pounds.

Claire, 38, and the baby, seventh in line to the throne, are said to be in ‘perfect health’.

Proud grandmother Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg, 67, started working on it Instagram to share a selection of family photos with Balthasar.

She wrote: ‘What an enormous joy the arrival of Balthazar, our seventh grandchild, born on January 7 in Luxembourg.’

The Grand Duchess of Luxembourg shared the first complete family photo with Prince Felix, Princess Claire and their three children: Princess Amalia, nine, Prince Liam, seven, and Prince Balthasar.

In the first photo, Claire held baby Balthasar in her arms next to Felix, while Amalia and Liam looked equally adorable on the hospital bed.

In another shot, seven-year-old Liam sweetly offered his younger brother a kiss on the forehead, while his sister Amalia kissed his head.

The Grand Duke and Duchess of Luxembourg also posed for the camera with baby Balthasar.

Maria looked as glamorous as ever in a pink silk blouse as she held the newborn in her arms.

Meanwhile, Henri, 68, looked dapper for the occasion in a pinstripe suit. Already a loving grandfather, the royal grandfather looked proudly at his seventh grandchild as he lay in his hands.

The palace shared an announcement on Monday to mark Balthasar’s birth. It read: ‘It is with great joy that we announce the birth of our son.

‘The prince was born on January 7, 2024 in the Maternite Grande-Duchesse Charlotte.

Prince Liam affectionately kissed his younger brother on the cheek, while his older sister kissed his forehead

The royal siblings seemed excited as they met their newborn brother, who is seventh in line to the throne

The Grand Duchess of Luxembourg appeared in good spirits as she posed for a photo with Balthasar and Amalia

‘The newborn prince will be called Balthasar Felix Karl. It weighs 3,220 kg and measures 50 cm. Prince Balthasar and Princess Claire are in perfect health.”

The announcement was signed by Felix and Claire with Amalia and Liam.

It comes after news that Princess Alexandra of Luxembourg is expecting her first child with husband Nicolas Bagory after the couple married earlier this year, Luxembourg Palace has announced.

The princess, 31, married French businessman Nicolas, 33, in a civil ceremony at Luxembourg City Hall in April.

The royal baby will be eighth in line to the Luxembourg throne, regardless of gender, but will not have a title as it is usually inherited from the father.

Maria and Henri looked delighted as they looked at their seventh grandchild on the day of their birth

The Grand Duke of Luxembourg, already a doting grandfather, sweetly held his sleeping grandchild

In 2011, Luxembourg’s succession rules were revised to allow women in the line of succession – adding Princess Alexandra along with her future children.

For her civil wedding to Nicolas, Alexandra opted for a sleek cream wedding suit instead of a dress, while the groom wore a crisp navy blue suit with a light blue tie.

After the ceremony, the beaming couple stood on the steps outside City Hall and waved to the adoring fans who had gathered to see them.

A week later, Alexandra and Nicolas continued their wedding celebrations as they tied the knot in a lavish religious ceremony in Bormes-les-Mimosas, in southeastern France.

Alexandra looked elegant for the occasion in a flowing, off-white dress. Her dress fell slightly off the shoulder, with pleated details.

The princess opted for a long veil decorated with beads and mother-of-pearl decorations. She also wore a lavish tiara and kept her makeup natural for the occasion.

Alexandra was accompanied by her father, Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg, as she entered Saint Trophyme Church in Bormes-les-Mimosas for the religious event.

Her mother Maria Teresa, the Grand Duchess, was seen entering the church moments earlier in a striking navy blue and green fitted dress.

Alexandra and Nicolas announced their engagement last November.