THE royal baby was not the only bundle of joy to arrive in May.

Parents across East Lancashire celebrated the arrivals of their own little princes and princesses.

One of the first to be born was Teddy Ezra Braithwaite, born on May 1, 2019, weighing 8lb 9oz. He was born at Burnley General Hospital before going home to Darwen with his proud parents.

Scroll through the gallery above to see some of the other adorable babies who were born last month.

Photos will be featured in a special supplement at the end of the year to celebrate the borough's newest residents.

READ > Meet the babies born in East Lancashire in April 2019

If you are expecting a baby later in the year, look out for our appeals for each month of 2019.