Prince William struggles to stay awake at Anzac Day service, two days after birth of son

ROYALS — they’re just like the rest of us. Prince William has proven that he’s no different to any other new parent during his first day back on the job.

HE MAY be royalty, but Prince William has proven he’s also just like any other new parent.

The Duke of Cambridge joined his younger brother Prince Harry and fiancee Meghan Markle at an Anzac Day service at London’s Westminster Abbey on Wednesday, just two days after the birth of his son.

Prince William looked exhausted as he sat alongside Meghan Markle and his brother. Picture: AFP Photo/Pool/Eddie Mulholland

While William appeared happy and relaxed outside the church, once the service got under way it seemed that the father-of-three couldn’t help but succumb to his exhaustion, as seen in a video published by the Daily Mail.

It’s unsurprising, given that he and his wife, the Duchess of Cambridge are now adjusting to having a four-year-old, a toddler and a newborn at home. The Anzac Day service marked William’s first day back on royal duties, and it was clear he was feeling a little sleep-deprived.

During the outing, the Prince also dropped some hints about the baby’s name, which is yet to be announced.

William was heard telling other guests that his son has a “strong name” and that his wife Kate and the child are “very well” and “in good form, luckily”.

Despite his tired appearance during the service, he also told them: “Sleeping’s going reasonably well so far, so he’s behaving himself, which is good news.”

William and Kate introduce their son to the waiting media outside St Mary’s Hospital. Picture: Phil Loftus/Capital Pictures/Mega

William also met with Australian High Commissioner Alexander Downer, and dropped the biggest hint yet as to what the newborn would be called, according to The Sun.

When Mr Downer suggested his own name, Alexander, William responded cryptically: “Funny you should say that ... It’s a good name.”

Royals traditionally wait at least two days after the child’s birth to announce the name — meaning we should find out any day now.