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Britain's Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall have visited the one-day-old Princess of Cambridge.
The 66-year-old Prince of Wales arrived at Kensington Palace at lunch time along with his wife Camilla to meet his first granddaughter, who was born at St Mary's Hospital in London on Saturday morning (02.05.15).
The Prince - who said he was "absolutely delighted" about the news of the child's birth - revealed last week he was keen for the royal baby to be a girl, and looked pleased as he entered the palace to see the child, which is the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's second child after 21-month-old Prince George.
The couple arrived less than an hour after the maternal grandparents Michael and Carole Middleton, and aunt Pippa, just a day after the as-yet-unnamed was shown to the world when William and Catherine left the Lindo Wing of the hospital.
Prince William, 32, told the press yesterday he was "very happy" about becoming a father to the baby princess, who is fourth in line to the throne after Princes Charles, William, and elder brother George.
Queen Elizabeth is yet to meet the new arrival due to royal engagements, but heard well wishes this morning as she attended a church service in Norfolk, on the same estate as the family's country retreat, Anmer Hall.
While the name of the child has not yet been announced, bookmakers say Charlotte, Alice and Olivia are the favourites for the princess, who is the first girl to be born into the British monarchy for 25 years.
Prince Charles and Duchess Camilla visit royal baby
Britain's Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall have visited the one-day-old Princess of Cambridge.
The 66-year-old Prince of Wales arrived at Kensington Palace at lunch time along with his wife Camilla to meet his first granddaughter, who was born at St Mary's Hospital in London on Saturday morning (02.05.15).
The Prince - who said he was "absolutely delighted" about the news of the child's birth - revealed last week he was keen for the royal baby to be a girl, and looked pleased as he entered the palace to see the child, which is the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's second child after 21-month-old Prince George.
The couple arrived less than an hour after the maternal grandparents Michael and Carole Middleton, and aunt Pippa, just a day after the as-yet-unnamed was shown to the world when William and Catherine left the Lindo Wing of the hospital.
Prince William, 32, told the press yesterday he was "very happy" about becoming a father to the baby princess, who is fourth in line to the throne after Princes Charles, William, and elder brother George.
Queen Elizabeth is yet to meet the new arrival due to royal engagements, but heard well wishes this morning as she attended a church service in Norfolk, on the same estate as the family's country retreat, Anmer Hall.
While the name of the child has not yet been announced, bookmakers say Charlotte, Alice and Olivia are the favourites for the princess, who is the first girl to be born into the British monarchy for 25 years.
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Britain's Duchess Catherine's parents "offer the closest to ordinary life" for the newborn princess.
The 33-year-old royal delivered her second child with Prince William yesterday morning (02.05.15), and royal experts believe it is the tot's maternal grandparents Michael and Carole Middleton who will provide a degree of normality to her life away from the spotlight.
Royal writer Robert Lacey explained: "The thing about the Middletons is that they are thoroughly self-assured and self-contained. They have a stable home and family life, and that clearly appeals to William.
"Even when he goes down to stay with his grandparents in the country, Prince George is surrounded by security.
"It's difficult to say it's an ordinary life but perhaps the Middletons offer the closest to ordinary life inside that stockade of security."
The as-yet unnamed Princess of Cambridge was born at 08.34am BST weighing 8lbs 3oz, and despite only being a day old, experts have already predicted she will have a huge impact on the British economy, with the potential to raise £150 million for businesses and designers in the UK every year of her life.
Brand expert Robert Haigh told the Sunday Mirror newspaper: "This baby girl opens up a whole new demographic for the 'Brand Windsor-effect'.
"In the years to come her wardrobe will be carefully scrutinised, with the specific items she wears likely to sell out in days and the labels enjoying long-lasting uplifts in brand strength and sales."
Duchess Catherine’s parents offer ‘ordinary life’ to newborn princess
Britain's Duchess Catherine's parents "offer the closest to ordinary life" for the newborn princess.
The 33-year-old royal delivered her second child with Prince William yesterday morning (02.05.15), and royal experts believe it is the tot's maternal grandparents Michael and Carole Middleton who will provide a degree of normality to her life away from the spotlight.
Royal writer Robert Lacey explained: "The thing about the Middletons is that they are thoroughly self-assured and self-contained. They have a stable home and family life, and that clearly appeals to William.
"Even when he goes down to stay with his grandparents in the country, Prince George is surrounded by security.
"It's difficult to say it's an ordinary life but perhaps the Middletons offer the closest to ordinary life inside that stockade of security."
The as-yet unnamed Princess of Cambridge was born at 08.34am BST weighing 8lbs 3oz, and despite only being a day old, experts have already predicted she will have a huge impact on the British economy, with the potential to raise £150 million for businesses and designers in the UK every year of her life.
Brand expert Robert Haigh told the Sunday Mirror newspaper: "This baby girl opens up a whole new demographic for the 'Brand Windsor-effect'.
"In the years to come her wardrobe will be carefully scrutinised, with the specific items she wears likely to sell out in days and the labels enjoying long-lasting uplifts in brand strength and sales."
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Britain's Princess of Cambridge is "highly likely" to be named today (03.05.15).
The second child of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, William and Catherine, was born yesterday (02.05.15) at 8.34am BST at St Mary's Hospital in London, and having spent a night at Kensington Palace, experts are expecting the family to reveal the name of the tot later today.
The Daily Mirror newspaper's royal reporter Victoria Murphy said: "Today we're hoping to see visitors to Kensington Palace and also find out the Princess's name.
"The naming is highly likely, but not definite."
Although the parents - who already had 21-month-old Prince George - have not yet hinted at any names, Charlotte and Alice are the favourites according to bookmakers, while there are also high odds on the child being called Elizabeth, Olivia or Victoria.
The couple's daughter - who is the first girl to be born into the British monarchy in 25 years - comes more than a century after the first Princess of Cambridge, Mary, who was born in 1833.
Dubbed the 'People's Princess' as a youngster due to her charity work, the royal - who is the great-great-great-great grandmother of the newborn child - later became known for her lavish parties and decided to exile in 1883 after running up sizeable financial debts.
However, tourism experts believe the latest birth will spark a positive economic situation, with VisitLondon predicting the English capital will see 32 million UK and overseas visitors in 2015, up from the 29.1 million who took the trip in the year her elder brother George was born in 2013.
Royal baby ‘highly likely’ to be named today
Britain's Princess of Cambridge is "highly likely" to be named today (03.05.15).
The second child of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, William and Catherine, was born yesterday (02.05.15) at 8.34am BST at St Mary's Hospital in London, and having spent a night at Kensington Palace, experts are expecting the family to reveal the name of the tot later today.
The Daily Mirror newspaper's royal reporter Victoria Murphy said: "Today we're hoping to see visitors to Kensington Palace and also find out the Princess's name.
"The naming is highly likely, but not definite."
Although the parents - who already had 21-month-old Prince George - have not yet hinted at any names, Charlotte and Alice are the favourites according to bookmakers, while there are also high odds on the child being called Elizabeth, Olivia or Victoria.
The couple's daughter - who is the first girl to be born into the British monarchy in 25 years - comes more than a century after the first Princess of Cambridge, Mary, who was born in 1833.
Dubbed the 'People's Princess' as a youngster due to her charity work, the royal - who is the great-great-great-great grandmother of the newborn child - later became known for her lavish parties and decided to exile in 1883 after running up sizeable financial debts.
However, tourism experts believe the latest birth will spark a positive economic situation, with VisitLondon predicting the English capital will see 32 million UK and overseas visitors in 2015, up from the 29.1 million who took the trip in the year her elder brother George was born in 2013.
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Britain's Queen Elizabeth II celebrated the birth of her great-granddaughter by wearing pink.
The 89-year-old monarch was spotted in Richmond, North Yorkshire, where she was attending a royal engagement, and sported a feminine rose-coloured soft wool coat and silk-wool Karl Ludwig dress in honour of the newborn baby, who was delivered by Duchess Catherine at 8.34am BST today (02.05.15) at St Mary's Hospital in London.
The Queen - who was attending a military parade to mark the new regiment The Royal Lancers - also wore an Angela Kelly hat and a Queen's Royal Lancers brooch for the occasion, where she looked in good spirits thanks to the news of the family birth.
Announcing the news of the couple's latest addition, Kensington Palace said: "Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge was safely delivered of a daughter at 8.34am.
"The baby weighs 8lbs 3oz. The Duke of Cambridge was present for the birth.
"The Queen, The Duke of Edinburgh, The Prince of Wales & The Duchess of Cornwall, Prince Harry & members of both families have been informed
"Her Royal Highness and her child are both doing well."
Meanwhile, the Duke of Cambridge's father, Prince Charles, and his wife Duchess Camilla, were told of the news while at his Highgrove estate, where they said they were "absolutely delighted" about the news.
The couple have since left the hospital with their newborn daughter after a visit from their 21-month-old son Prince George, and will now spend the night at Kensington Palace.
Queen Elizabeth celebrates birth in pink
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II celebrated the birth of her great-granddaughter by wearing pink.
The 89-year-old monarch was spotted in Richmond, North Yorkshire, where she was attending a royal engagement, and sported a feminine rose-coloured soft wool coat and silk-wool Karl Ludwig dress in honour of the newborn baby, who was delivered by Duchess Catherine at 8.34am BST today (02.05.15) at St Mary's Hospital in London.
The Queen - who was attending a military parade to mark the new regiment The Royal Lancers - also wore an Angela Kelly hat and a Queen's Royal Lancers brooch for the occasion, where she looked in good spirits thanks to the news of the family birth.
Announcing the news of the couple's latest addition, Kensington Palace said: "Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge was safely delivered of a daughter at 8.34am.
"The baby weighs 8lbs 3oz. The Duke of Cambridge was present for the birth.
"The Queen, The Duke of Edinburgh, The Prince of Wales & The Duchess of Cornwall, Prince Harry & members of both families have been informed
"Her Royal Highness and her child are both doing well."
Meanwhile, the Duke of Cambridge's father, Prince Charles, and his wife Duchess Camilla, were told of the news while at his Highgrove estate, where they said they were "absolutely delighted" about the news.
The couple have since left the hospital with their newborn daughter after a visit from their 21-month-old son Prince George, and will now spend the night at Kensington Palace.
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Britain's Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have left the hospital with their sleeping newborn daughter.
The royal couple exited the Lindo Wing of St Mary's Hospital in Paddington, London at approximately 6.15pm BST (02.05.15), following the birth of their second child at 8.34am BST.
The 33-year-old royal - dressed in a floral yellow and white Jenny Packham dress - was joined by her husband and their baby as they departed the facility, with Prince William placing their daughter in the back of a black Range Rover before departing without comment.
The couple - who wed in 2011 before giving having their first child, Prince George, in July 2013 - travelled to Kensington Palace after leaving the hospital, where they are expected to spend a few nights before returning to their home on the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk.
Their exit from the hospital follows messages posted to the Kensington Palace Twitter account earlier today, in which they thanked people around the world for their messages of congratulations, as well as staff who helped deliver the princess.
The statement read: "Their Royal Highnesses would like to thank all staff at the hospital for the care and treatment they have all received.
"They would also like to thank everyone for their warm wishes."
The arrival of the as-yet un-named baby - who is fourth in line for the throne - was announced at 11.00am BST.
A post on Kensington Palace's official Twitter account read: "Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge was safely delivered of a daughter at 8.34am. The baby weighs 8lbs 3oz. The Duke of Cambridge was present for the birth.
"The Queen, The Duke of Edinburgh, The Prince of Wales & The Duchess of Cornwall, Prince Harry & members of both families have been informed. Her Royal Highness and her child are both doing well."
Duke and Duchess leave hospital with daughter
Britain's Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have left the hospital with their sleeping newborn daughter.
The royal couple exited the Lindo Wing of St Mary's Hospital in Paddington, London at approximately 6.15pm BST (02.05.15), following the birth of their second child at 8.34am BST.
The 33-year-old royal - dressed in a floral yellow and white Jenny Packham dress - was joined by her husband and their baby as they departed the facility, with Prince William placing their daughter in the back of a black Range Rover before departing without comment.
The couple - who wed in 2011 before giving having their first child, Prince George, in July 2013 - travelled to Kensington Palace after leaving the hospital, where they are expected to spend a few nights before returning to their home on the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk.
Their exit from the hospital follows messages posted to the Kensington Palace Twitter account earlier today, in which they thanked people around the world for their messages of congratulations, as well as staff who helped deliver the princess.
The statement read: "Their Royal Highnesses would like to thank all staff at the hospital for the care and treatment they have all received.
"They would also like to thank everyone for their warm wishes."
The arrival of the as-yet un-named baby - who is fourth in line for the throne - was announced at 11.00am BST.
A post on Kensington Palace's official Twitter account read: "Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge was safely delivered of a daughter at 8.34am. The baby weighs 8lbs 3oz. The Duke of Cambridge was present for the birth.
"The Queen, The Duke of Edinburgh, The Prince of Wales & The Duchess of Cornwall, Prince Harry & members of both families have been informed. Her Royal Highness and her child are both doing well."
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Britain's Duchess Catherine will leave St Mary's Hospital this evening (02.05.15).
Kensington Palace has confirmed the 33-year-old royal and her husband, Prince William, will leave the Lindo Wing of the facility in Paddington, London, with their newborn daughter later this evening, with the family spending the night at the palace.
A statement read: "Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge will be leaving St. Mary's Hospital, Paddington this evening.
"The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and their daughter will travel home to Kensington Palace."
Prince William and Catherine took the opportunity to thank fans for their "warm wishes," as well as praising staff at the hospital, who delivered the child, weighing 8lbs 3oz, at 8.34am.
It continued: "Their Royal Highnesses would like to thank all staff at the hospital for the care and treatment they have all received.
"They would also like to thank everyone for their warm wishes."
In the message, posted on the couple's official Twitter account, it was also revealed 21-month-old Prince George has now left the hospital after visiting his newborn sister.
It added: "Prince George has now returned to Kensington Palace."
The couple's as-yet unnamed second child is fourth in line to the throne, behind her grandfather Prince Charles, who is "absolutely delighted" by the news, her father Prince William and brother Prince George.
Duchess Catherine to leave hospital this evening
Britain's Duchess Catherine will leave St Mary's Hospital this evening (02.05.15).
Kensington Palace has confirmed the 33-year-old royal and her husband, Prince William, will leave the Lindo Wing of the facility in Paddington, London, with their newborn daughter later this evening, with the family spending the night at the palace.
A statement read: "Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge will be leaving St. Mary's Hospital, Paddington this evening.
"The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and their daughter will travel home to Kensington Palace."
Prince William and Catherine took the opportunity to thank fans for their "warm wishes," as well as praising staff at the hospital, who delivered the child, weighing 8lbs 3oz, at 8.34am.
It continued: "Their Royal Highnesses would like to thank all staff at the hospital for the care and treatment they have all received.
"They would also like to thank everyone for their warm wishes."
In the message, posted on the couple's official Twitter account, it was also revealed 21-month-old Prince George has now left the hospital after visiting his newborn sister.
It added: "Prince George has now returned to Kensington Palace."
The couple's as-yet unnamed second child is fourth in line to the throne, behind her grandfather Prince Charles, who is "absolutely delighted" by the news, her father Prince William and brother Prince George.
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David Cameron has congratulated the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on the birth of their daughter.
The British Prime Minister took to Twitter to express his joy at the news of the child's birth earlier today (02.05.15), saying he was "delighted".
Writing on the site, he said: "Congratulations to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on the birth of their baby girl. I'm absolutely delighted for them."
Meanwhile, celebrities have been quick to congratulate the couple on their second child, who was born at 8.34am, weighing 8lbs 3oz.
Singer Katherine Jenkins, who is currently pregnant, said: "Welcome to the world little Princess! Congratulations to The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on their healthy baby girl #RoyalBaby (sic)."
Dame Joan Collins also commented on the birth, predicting the newborn baby will be named after her great grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II.
She guessed: "#RoyalBaby name Elizabeth ? What do the bookies say ? (sic)"
Other famous faces to have commented on the royal birth include singer and 'The X Factor UK' judge Cheryl Fernandez-Versini, who added she is "excited" to catch a glimpse of the princess.
She wrote: "Congratulations William and Kate. So excited to see our new little princess!! #itsagirl (sic)."
David Cameron congratulates royal couple
David Cameron has congratulated the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on the birth of their daughter.
The British Prime Minister took to Twitter to express his joy at the news of the child's birth earlier today (02.05.15), saying he was "delighted".
Writing on the site, he said: "Congratulations to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on the birth of their baby girl. I'm absolutely delighted for them."
Meanwhile, celebrities have been quick to congratulate the couple on their second child, who was born at 8.34am, weighing 8lbs 3oz.
Singer Katherine Jenkins, who is currently pregnant, said: "Welcome to the world little Princess! Congratulations to The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on their healthy baby girl #RoyalBaby (sic)."
Dame Joan Collins also commented on the birth, predicting the newborn baby will be named after her great grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II.
She guessed: "#RoyalBaby name Elizabeth ? What do the bookies say ? (sic)"
Other famous faces to have commented on the royal birth include singer and 'The X Factor UK' judge Cheryl Fernandez-Versini, who added she is "excited" to catch a glimpse of the princess.
She wrote: "Congratulations William and Kate. So excited to see our new little princess!! #itsagirl (sic)."
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Britain's Prince William has left the hospital following the birth of his baby girl.
The 32-year-old royal looked incredibly excited about the arrival of he and the Duchess of Cambridge's baby daughter as he left the Lindo Wing at St Mary's Hospital in West London to visit the couple's son Prince George, 21 months, at Kensington Palace.
The Duke of Cambridge, wearing a blue jumper, told the waiting media and fans that the couple were "very happy" with the new arrival before driving away in a Range Rover.
Earlier today (02.05.15), the happy news was confirmed via Kensington Palace's official Twitter account.
The announcement read: "Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge was safely delivered of a daughter at 8.34am. The baby weighs 8lbs 3oz. The Duke of Cambridge was present for the birth.
"The Queen, The Duke of Edinburgh, The Prince of Wales & The Duchess of Cornwall, Prince Harry & members of both families have been informed. Her Royal Highness and her child are both doing well."
The as-yet unnamed baby girl will be fourth in line to the throne, behind her grandfather Prince Charles, who is "absolutely delighted" by the news, her father Prince William and brother Prince George.
Britain’s Prince William leaves hospital following birth of baby girl
Britain's Prince William has left the hospital following the birth of his baby girl.
The 32-year-old royal looked incredibly excited about the arrival of he and the Duchess of Cambridge's baby daughter as he left the Lindo Wing at St Mary's Hospital in West London to visit the couple's son Prince George, 21 months, at Kensington Palace.
The Duke of Cambridge, wearing a blue jumper, told the waiting media and fans that the couple were "very happy" with the new arrival before driving away in a Range Rover.
Earlier today (02.05.15), the happy news was confirmed via Kensington Palace's official Twitter account.
The announcement read: "Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge was safely delivered of a daughter at 8.34am. The baby weighs 8lbs 3oz. The Duke of Cambridge was present for the birth.
"The Queen, The Duke of Edinburgh, The Prince of Wales & The Duchess of Cornwall, Prince Harry & members of both families have been informed. Her Royal Highness and her child are both doing well."
The as-yet unnamed baby girl will be fourth in line to the throne, behind her grandfather Prince Charles, who is "absolutely delighted" by the news, her father Prince William and brother Prince George.
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The official proclamation of the birth of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's baby girl has been displayed outside Buckingham Palace.
The plaque confirmed the time of the birth and has been signed by the doctors looking after the Duchess, Kate Middleton.
It read: "Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge was safely delivered of a daughter at 8.34am today.
"Her Royal Highness and her child are both doing well."
The first confirmation of the happy news was made via Kensington Palace's official Twitter account.
The announcement read: "Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge was safely delivered of a daughter at 8.34am. The baby weighs 8lbs 3oz. The Duke of Cambridge was present for the birth.
"The Queen, The Duke of Edinburgh, The Prince of Wales & The Duchess of Cornwall, Prince Harry & members of both families have been informed. Her Royal Highness and her child are both doing well."
Earlier today (02.05.15), a town crier announced the birth of the baby, who is fourth in line to the throne, outside the Lindo Wing at St Mary's Hospital in West London.
Birth of Britain’s Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s baby girl officially proclaimed
The official proclamation of the birth of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's baby girl has been displayed outside Buckingham Palace.
The plaque confirmed the time of the birth and has been signed by the doctors looking after the Duchess, Kate Middleton.
It read: "Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge was safely delivered of a daughter at 8.34am today.
"Her Royal Highness and her child are both doing well."
The first confirmation of the happy news was made via Kensington Palace's official Twitter account.
The announcement read: "Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge was safely delivered of a daughter at 8.34am. The baby weighs 8lbs 3oz. The Duke of Cambridge was present for the birth.
"The Queen, The Duke of Edinburgh, The Prince of Wales & The Duchess of Cornwall, Prince Harry & members of both families have been informed. Her Royal Highness and her child are both doing well."
Earlier today (02.05.15), a town crier announced the birth of the baby, who is fourth in line to the throne, outside the Lindo Wing at St Mary's Hospital in West London.