Queen becomes great grandmother for second time

London, Mar 31 (ANI): The Queen of England has become a great grandmother again following the birth of Peter Phillips and wife Autumn's second child.

Isla Phillips was born on Thursday at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, Gloucester, weighing 7lb 4oz. Perhaps in a nod to her great-grandmother's Diamond Jubilee year, she has been given the middle name Elizabeth.

"The Queen, the Duke of Edinburgh, the Princess Royal, Captain Mark Phillips and Autumn's family have been informed and are delighted with the news," the Daily Star quoted the Queen's press secretary as saying.

"Isla Elizabeth is the second child for Peter and Autumn, the second grandchild for the Princess Royal and the second great-grandchild for the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh.

"She will be 13th in line to the throne," the secretary added.

Buckingham Palace would not confirm if the middle name had specifically been chosen as a tribute to the Queen. (ANI)