Chelsea Clinton Gives Birth To Her First Child

Chelsea Clinton, the former first daughter of the United States, has announced she has given birth to a girl.

The 34-year-old, Bill and Hillary Clinton's only child, confirmed on Twitter that she has named her baby Charlotte – and her remarks were quickly retweeted by her doting parents.

She wrote: "Marc and I are full of love, awe and gratitude as we celebrate the birth of our daughter, Charlotte Clinton Mezvinsky."

Mrs Clinton has long been tipped to follow in her parent's footsteps by entering politics.

Until recently, she was a special correspondent for a US broadcaster, but now works with her family's charities, including the Clinton Foundation.

Earlier, President Barack Obama had poked fun at the family, warning of possible gridlock in New York because of the UN General Assembly.

"I was just discussing with President Clinton – if Chelsea begins delivery while I am speaking, she has my motorcade and will able to navigate traffic," he said.

"Actually, it's pretty smooth for me during the week. I don't know what the problem is – everybody hypes the traffic… I haven't noticed."

Hillary, who is expected to enter the 2016 presidential race, recently said that she had been calling Chelsea "every five minutes" for an update on her granddaughter-to-be.

The 66-year-old has that becoming a grandmother is her "most exciting title yet".

Meanwhile, Bill Clinton has spoken of his high expectations for his grandchildren, and the world they live in.

He said: "I want them to get up every day and look at the world with wonder and reverence. I want them to respect everyone they meet, whatever their background.

"I want them to really love being alive. It's my first and whatever other grandchildren I have – that's what I want."