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Duke and Duchess of Cambridge enjoying ‘nice, private family time’


Britain's Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are enjoying "nice, private family time".
The royal couple - who welcomed their daughter Princess Charlotte Elizabeth Diana into the world on Saturday (02.05.15) - are happy to be getting to know their new addition and spending time with their 22-month-old son Prince George away from the rest of the world.
A palace source said: "[They] have been enjoying nice, private family time."
While a close friend of the couple added: "It's a terribly exciting time for them."
The new family of four made their first outing together yesterday (06.05.15) and headed to their Norfolk estate Anmer Hall, where they are planning to spend the summer together.
The country house, which recently underwent refurbishments, is situated close to where Prince William, 32, is to continue training with the East Anglian Air Ambulance.
An insider told PEOPLE: "They are very settled, his job is set, they have their house, and the status quo hasn't changed in the royal family at large. So they are looking forward to a period of calm."

Duke and Duchess of Cambridge take Princess Charlotte to Norfolk

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have travelled to Anmer Hall with their newborn daughter Princess Charlotte. The royal couple - who welcomed Princess Charlotte Elizabeth Diana into the world on Saturday (02.05.15) - left their apartment at Kensingt...

Princess Charlotte’s shawl sells out


The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have caused a family run scarf manufacturer to sell out of shawls.
GH Hurt & Son Ltd, based in Nottingham, which specialises in luxury knitted items, has been forced to warn customers to pre-order their white woollen shawl after the royal couple debuted their new daughter, Princess Charlotte Elizabeth Diana, wrapped in the blanket on Saturday (02.05.15).
After the new Princess was presented to the world outside the Lindo Wing of St Mary's Hospital in Paddington, global demand for the shawl, which cost £68, sky-rocketed.
Wrapping newborns in the GH Hurt & Son Ltd shawl is a long-standing tradition of the royal family, with 22-month-old Prince George having been shown off to the world in the same knitted blanket in 2013.
The firm also provided shawls for the birth of Prince William in 1982 and Prince George's grandfather, Prince Charles, in 1948.
One of the firm's directors, Gillian Taylor, told the Nottingham Post newspaper: "We have had a lot of interest and web sales have obviously grown over the weekend, as they woke up in the States.
"We were getting orders from America and Australia and all around the world, so it's lovely.
"I think they have clearly got an interest in the Royal family over there.
"It's been a delight - we have spoken to some lovely customers."

Legoland add Princess Charlotte to royal display


The Legoland theme park in Windsor has honoured the new born Princess Charlotte by including her in their latest royal display.
The model - made out of the famous toy building blocks - shows the new Princess in a pram outside a 35,000-brick Buckingham Palace with her mother and father, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.
Her older brother, 22-month-old Prince George, also features in the scene and looks over to his baby sister, Princess Charlotte Elizabeth Diana.
Sue Kemp, Divisional Director of the Legoland Windsor Resort, told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "Our guests have a real soft spot for the Miniland Royal Family, so we didn't think twice about celebrating the birth of Princess Charlotte by adding her into our hugely popular Royal scene.
"Updating our Royal family has become something of a tradition here at Legoland Windsor."
Although the couple welcomed their daughter, at 8.34am BST, on Saturday (02.05.15) it wasn't until two days after that they announced the name of their baby girls.
A statement from Kensington Palace read: "The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are delighted to announce that they have named their daughter Charlotte Elizabeth Diana.
"The baby will be known as Her Royal Highness Princess Charlotte of Cambridge."
The couple and their two children are expected to travel up to their country estate, Amner Hall, in Norfolk this week, where they can enjoy spending time together as a family of four in the newly refurbished property.

Princess Charlotte receives gifts from abroad


Gifts given to Princess Charlotte of Cambridge have included a pink dress and a donation to a possum sanctuary.
Since she was welcomed by her parents, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on Saturday (02.05.15), the newborn royal has received countless luxury presents from across the globe from well-wishers including Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott and Israeli president Reuven Rivlin.
According to BBC News President Rivlin has sent the princess a pretty pink dress embroidered with the words 'From Israel with love'.
The dress' designer Sharona Barzilai said: "For me this closes a circle as I learned to be a dressmaker in London, and I am delighted that my design has been sent as a present to the new princess."
According to a statement from the president's office, they also sent a beaded brooch adorned with a heart-shaped charm and have wished the Duke and Duchess "joy, health and happiness" at the birth.
Australia's Prime Minister meanwhile, has gifted the newest member of the royal family with Tasmanian merino wool blanket, which was made in Tasmania's oldest weaving mill.
He also donated £5,200 to the Healesville Sanctuary, in Victoria, which works towards protecting the Mountain Pygmy-possum of which there are only 2,000 left in the wild.
He said: "I hope one day the princess can visit Australia and hold a Mountain Pygmy-possum herself."

Katie Price wishes Duke and Duchess of Cambridge ‘good luck’


Katie Price has wished the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge "good luck" following the birth of their second child on Saturday (02.05.15).
The royal couple - who welcomed a sister, Princess Charlotte Elizabeth Diana, for their 22-month-old son Prince George - has been offered wise words by the former glamour model on how to handle the youngsters.
The 36-year-old star - who has five children, Harvey, 13, with Dwight Yorke, Junior, nine, and Princess, seven, with ex-husband Peter Andre and 18-month-old Jett and seven-month-old Bunny with current spouse Kieran Hayler - advised Prince William and his wife to take it in turns to get up for challenging night feeds.
She told Now magazine: "I want to wish William and Kate good luck in having a pair of little ones under the age of two. I know what its like. It does bring challenges. Kieran and I take it in turns to do the night feeds. I heard that Prince William does them to so I expect he'll be there to help Kate out as much as possible."
Meanwhile, mother of two Stacey Solomon, who found fame after appearing on 'The X Factor' in 2009, has advised the Duchess, 33, to ditch her designer clothing.
She said: "Always wear comfy clothes that you don't mind getting baby sick on, because that's inevitable when you have children."

Princess Charlotte Tea goes on sale


Taylors of Harrogate have released a special edition tea in honour of Princess Charlotte of Cambridge.
The company behind the popular Yorkshire Tea brand has created 10 boxes of the special brew, called Charlotte's Tea, in tribute to the latest edition to the British Royal family who was welcomed into the world by her parents the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on Saturday (02.05.15).
One box of the limited edition bags has already been sent straight to the royal family, while fans can try and get their hands on one of the other nine by visiting the Yorkshire Tea Facebook page.
The company will also be releasing their boxes of Alice and Victoria teas which they had created in case Princess Charlotte's parents had opted for a different name.
They had even produced an Arthur Tea incase the royal baby had turned out to a boy, reports Metro.co.uk.
Yorkshire Tea's brand manager, Tom Blair said: "Yorkshire Tea has been awarded the Royal Coat of Arms, the prestigious stamp of quality of excellence, so we felt it was only our duty to send Princess Charlotte a one off pack dedicated to her."
The princess' full name Charlotte Elizabeth Diana was revealed on Monday, two days after the baby girl was delivered at 8.34am BST.
The statement from Kensington Palace read: "The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are delighted to announce that they have named their daughter Charlotte Elizabeth Diana.
"The baby will be known as Her Royal Highness Princess Charlotte of Cambridge."
Charlotte had been the bookmakers' favourite for the name of the young royal - who is fourth in line for the throne after her grandfather Prince Charles, father Prince William, and older brother, 21-month-old Prince George - while the names Elizabeth and Diana have been passed down from her great-grandmother, Queen Elizabeth, and her late grandmother Princess Diana, who was killed in a car accident in 1997.

Princess Charlotte worth £1bn to economy


Britain's Princess Charlotte will be worth £1 billion to the economy.
The newborn tot will reportedly rake in the staggering sum by the age of 10 and has already boosted the economy by £80 million since she was welcomed by her parents, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, on Saturday (02.05.15).
Author and fashion consultant Patricia Davidson told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "Everybody will be watching what she's wearing.
"When Kate buys dresses for her daughter, other people will follow suit. Just as they copy what Kate wears.
"There is a lot more fun in little girls' clothes than there is in boys' clothes. People love little girls' dresses.
"And when she becomes a teenager and comes to pick her own clothes, girls will want to pick the same thing or go to the same designer."
Although Patricia insists it won't just be people copying the stylish youngster which will boost the economy.
Raised spirits following the birth are also said to have led to an increase in the purchase of other goods.
She said: "She won't just be affecting sales of children's clothes. With the new arrival, people are very happy so they will go out and spend money."
The sale of commemorative merchandise issued to mark the birth will also go someway towards the £1 billion figure with the Royal Collection Trust having released it's own official royal baby range, including plates and cups, to be sold in gift stores and online.

Princess Charlotte’s birth registered


Britain's Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have registered the birth of Princess Charlotte.
The couple announced the news on Instagram, just three days after the tot was born at St Mary's Hospital in London on Saturday (02.05.15).
A statement from Kensington Palace read: "The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have formally registered the birth of Princess Charlotte. The Duke of Cambridge signed the birth register at Kensington Palace this afternoon, witnessed by a Registrar from Westminster Register Office."
In a snap of the form posted on the photo-sharing site, details of her parents have been filled in by 32-year-old Prince William, while the family's address is listed as Kensington Palace, despite the fact they are planning to raise Charlotte at Anmer Hall on the Queen's Sandringham estate in Norfolk.
The princess - whose parents announced they had decided to name her Charlotte Elizabeth Diana on Monday (04.05.15) - is now fourth in line for the throne, after her grandfather Prince Charles, father Prince William, and older brother, 21-month-old Prince George.
The registration of her birth comes after she was introduced to her great-grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, at Kensington Palace earlier today (05.05.15).
On Sunday (03.05.15), the Duke and Duchess thanked people for their well-wishes, admitting it meant a "great deal to them" to have received such a positive reaction to their second child's birth.
A statement read: "The Duke and Duchess are hugely grateful for the messages of congratulations they have received from people all over the world.
"It means a great deal to them that so many people have celebrated the arrival of their new daughter."

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