POLITICIANS FROM ALL parties have been lining up, across the water, to pay tribute to William and Kate – following the birth of Prince George’s as-yet-unnamed little sister.

Congratulations to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on the birth of their baby girl. I'm absolutely delighted for them.
— David Cameron (@David_Cameron) May 2, 2015

David Cameron / Twitter

Congratulations to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on their new baby girl. 8lbs, 3oz. It's great to see a return to imperial measures!
— Nigel Farage (@Nigel_Farage) May 2, 2015

Nigel Farage / Twitter

Many congratulations to Prince William, Catherine and George on the birth of their baby girl. Lovely news.
— Nicola Sturgeon (@NicolaSturgeon) May 2, 2015

Nicola Sturgeon / Twitter

Congratulations to the Duke and Duchess on the birth of their daughter. Wishing them lots of joy and happiness - and hopefully some sleep!
— Ed Miliband (@Ed_Miliband) May 2, 2015

Ed Miliband / Twitter

Closer to home, the North’s Deputy First Minister managed to sidestep the issue of whether he should or shouldn’t tweet his congratulations – issuing this carefully-worded message…

A new baby,always a Joy.Warmest congratulations & every happiness to all mothers & fathers on the births of all their babies born today.
— Martin McGuinness (@M_McGuinness_SF) May 2, 2015

Martin McGuinness / Twitter

Deftly done…

It put us in mind of another carefully-worded compliment – uttered by a certain Father Ted.

Kiff van Bruekelen / YouTube

Read: The Duchess of Cambridge has a new baby – and it’s a girl

Read: Kay Burley spent the morning reporting on, essentially – nothing. People were mesmerised

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