Hundreds of well wishers greet Charles and Camilla in Germany on first day of tour

Britain's Prince Charles greet wellwishers at the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin.
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Prince Charles has expressed delight at the birth of his new grandson as he addressed an audience at the Queen’s Birthday Party in Berlin.

Speaking at the event held at the British Ambassador’s residence, the Prince of Wales said: "It is, if I may say so, a great pleasure to be here with so many of you this evening - above all, to celebrate the birthday of Her Majesty The Queen, who has asked me to convey her warmest greetings to you all.

"Of course, it is also a particular pleasure to be back in Berlin once again - especially as the grandfather of a brand new grandson."

Prince Charles and his wife Camilla arrived in the capital on Tuesday to begin their four-day tour of Germany.

Camilla, the Dutchess of Cornwall, is seen behind a balloon reading 'It's A Baby Boy' in Berlin.
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On his visit to the president Charles was given a teddy bear, as the president said: "First of all, let me congratulate you."

The Prince of Wales is handed a soft toy for his new grandson by German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier.
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The congratulations from President Frank-Walter Steinmeier came at the beginning of a day which was filled with hundreds of messages from members of the public who came to catch a glimpse of the prince.

Camilla also received gifts for the new baby, as she visited an outpatient clinic for victims of domestic violence.

Britain's Camillla, Duchess of Cornwall and Prince Charles, Prince of Wales arriving at Airport Tegel in Berlin, Germany.
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The duchess was given a onesie decorated with German art as well as a balloon with the words "It's a boy" written on it.

Camilla said: "As soon as we return I will deliver it to them, direct from Germany. I'm sure they will be thrilled."

Charles and Camilla ended their afternoon engagements with a visit to the Brandenburg Gate, where hundreds gathered to pass on their congratulations.

Thrilled Prince Harry after the birth of his son

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Replying to one comment of "Congratulations on the new grandchild", Charles said: "Thank you, I'm collecting a rather large number of them."

Asked if he had seen the baby yet, Charles said: "Not yet. How many grandchildren have you got? None yet? Just you wait."

Addressing people in the capital, the Prince of Wales said: "We couldn't be more delighted at the news and we're looking forward to meeting the baby when we return."

The couple were welcomed to Berlin on Tuesday by Chancellor Angela Merkel.

The three of them posed for photographs before heading into the Federal Chancellery for a private meeting.

Before he made his way inside, one man shouted through the gates to Charles, saying: "Congratulations, grandfather."

The couple are also due to visit Leipzig and Munich on their four-day tour.

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