It's a boy!

Saturday morning a little boy was born, healthy and strong. But this is not an ordinary boy - this is Norway's new Prince.

Norway's new baby prince will be named Sverre Magnus. Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg announced the name after a special Council of State was held at the Royal Palace Monday morning.

Stoltenberg. Who had the official privilege of publishing the name after King Harald announced it to the assembled government said the names has "long and good traditions in Norway", and also reflects the names of family members on both his parents' sides.

His father Crown Prince Haakon, has "Magnus" as middle name and it was used regularly used throughout his childhood and teenage years. Only recently has the use of "Haakon Magnus" subsided.

The new baby is third in line to take over as Norway's monarch, after his older sister Ingrid Alexandra and his father. That makes him less likely to ever take over the throne.

The birth of the new prince was greeted with a 21-gun salute at 1 pm on Sunday from the canons atop Akershus Castle. King Harald said the new baby won't carry the extra title "His Royal Highness", however, and his birthday won't become an official flag day in Norway.

The new baby was resting at home Monday at their home, outside Oslo, Skaugum. Five hours after the birth Crown Princess Mette Marit and the baby left the hospital.