have liked to have done, which would have accelerated this nation's economic progress, notwithstanding the fact that the sequester is a self-injury to the nation's economy. >> well, martin, stay with us. we're going to go to nbc's annabell roberts, who is outside of buckingham palace. tell us what you're hearing and seeing. >> reporter: well, it's very exciting. we've just had roars from the crowds that are gathered outside the palace in the last few minutes. the easel has arrived, and they've been cheering, cheering that fact that the baby has finally arrived. we have a prince. the prince was born about five hours ago, so that means the labor took around 11 hours. the birth weight, eight pounds, six ounces. for all the people who have been waiting here all day and us journalists as well, this is great news. obviously welcome news for most people of this country. delighted that this baby has arrived safely. we understand that kate will