By George, I've got a sister! A shy wave from Prince George as he arrives with William to visit Kate Middleton and the royal baby
- Prince George offered a shy wave as he arrived at the Lindo Wing this afternoon to meet his little sister
- Prince William carried his son up the steps of the hospital where his daughter was born earlier today
- It is the first time George has been seen in the UK publicly since his own birth at the hospital in 2013
- Kate, 33, gave birth to a baby girl at 8.34am less than three hours after being admitted to the Lindo Wing
- The little girl is fourth-in-line to the throne and will be known as Her Royal Highness Princess (name) of Cambridge
Prince George arrived at the Lindo Wing to meet his newborn sister, offering a timid wave to the gathered crowds from the hospital steps.
The 21-month-old was driven from the family home at Kensington Palace to St Mary's Hospital by his father, Prince William, at around 4pm this afternoon and stayed for about an hour before he was taken back home for his bath and tea with his nanny.
The new princess was born at 8.34am today weighing 8lbs and 3oz less than three hours after the Duchess of Cambridge was admitted to hospital.
Kensington Palace has confirmed that Kate, 33, will leave the hospital with her husband and their new baby daughter this evening and the family will travel home together.
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Prince George offered a shy wave as he arrived at the Lindo Wing with his father Prince William after the birth of his little sister this morning
William planted a kiss on his little boy's head as they waved from the steps of the Lindo Wing this afternoon before disappearing into the hospital where Kate and the newborn princess remain
Prince William walks with his son towards the door of the Lindo Wing, hoping that he might want to walk, but the little Prince wanted his father to carry him in
Wearing almost identical jumpers, Princes George and William arrive back at the Lindo Wing this afternoon after the birth of the princess
The 21-month-old clung to his father as he was carried inside the hospital this afternoon to meet his newborn sister, born this morning at 8.34
William attempted to put his toddler down after lifting him out of the car but was quickly persuaded into picking him back up. With a little encouragement from his father George offered a shy wave as he entered the hospital
Prince William shows his son how to wave to the press, which are desperately waiting to see the new baby princess
Prince William lifts his 21-month-old son up and onto his hip after he refused to walk into the Lindo Wing to meet his new sister
The little prince looked bemused as he was carried out into the Lindo Wing at St Mary's Hospital. It is the first time George has been seen publicly since his own birth in 2013
Both mother and her newborn daughter were said to have been 'doing well' when the news came shortly after 11am today. The baby, whose name is not yet known, will be known as Her Royal Highness Princess of Cambridge.
After being lifted out of the car and put on the ground to walk, George stretched out his arms to be lifted back up by his father before offering a timid wave to the gathered media and fans.
Cheers erupted for the young prince, who has not made a public appearance in the UK since his own birth in 2013, as he made his way towards the Lindo Wing in his father's arms.
After walking a few steps holding his father's hand, the one-year-old stretched out his arms to be picked back up by his father before being encouraged to wave to the gathered crowds.
Beaming with pride, William was seen mouthing 'good boy' in his son's ear before giving him a tender kiss on the head. The pair then disappeared behind the hospital doors to reunite with Kate and the new princess in a scene reminiscent of Prince Harry's birth in 1984.
Prince Charles held a toddling William's hand as they walked up the Lindo Wing steps where Diana gave birth.
The announcement came by way of a statement released by Kensington Palace shortly after 11am. It was then posted on the palace's official Twitter page two minutes later.
'Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge was safely delivered of a daughter at 8.34am,' it said.
'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 and members of both families have been informed and are delighted with the news.
'Her Royal Highness and her child are both doing well.'
At around 12.30 a framed certificate signed by Kate's medical team was placed on an easel outside Buckingham Palace with the same words.
The baby's name is not yet known but Alice and Charlotte are the most popular among bookmakers.
Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall released a statement this afternoon saying they were 'absolutely delighted' with the arrival of their granddaughter while the Earl of Spencer, Prince William's uncle, said: 'It's wonderful news - we are all thrilled for all four of them.'
The Prime Minister was among the first to congratulate the couple this morning writing on Twitter: 'Congratulations to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on the birth of their baby girl.
'I'm absolutely delighted for them.'
He was followed by Nick Clegg who said: 'Congratulations to the Duke & Duchess of Cambridge on the birth of their new baby. Miriam & I wish them all the best as their family grows.'
William waved and smiled as cheers erupted in the crowds outside The Lindo Wing at St Mary's Hospital this afternoon as he left to go home to collect George
After telling the gathered media and fans he was 'very happy', William drove himself away from the hospital to go to collect Prince George
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