Sunday, 3 May 2015

How does she do it? Speedy Kate Middleton emerges with new baby daughter looking immaculate - just 12 hours after she arrived at hospital and 10 hours after giving birth to 8lb 3oz second child

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge emerged from the Lindo Wing with their new baby girl wrapped in a white blanket just after 6pm 

    • Prince William and Kate Middleton have taken their new daughter home just hours after she was born today 
    • Prince George offered a shy wave as he arrived at the Lindo Wing this afternoon to meet his little sister 
    • 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 


just12 hours after arriving at the Lindo Wing and ten hours after giving birth.
The couple emerged on the steps outside St Mary's Hospital in west London shortly after 6pm and the world was given a brief glimpse of the new princess, who was wrapped in a white blanket and held tenderly in her mother's arms.
The newest Royal, whose name is yet to be announced, was born at 8.34am today weighing 8lbs and 3oz - less than three hours after the Duchess was admitted to hospital.
Kate looked remarkably fresh in a yellow floral Jenny Packham dress, with her hair and make-up freshly done, as the pair stood for a few minutes proudly showing off their second child and waving for the cameras.  

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge emerged from the Lindo Wing with their new baby girl wrapped in a white blanket just after 6pm 

The Royal baby, who will be fourth in line to the throne, emerged with his parents on the steps of the Lindo Wing wearing a lemon bonnet
The new baby princess was welcomed into the world at 8.34am on May 2, 2015
The Royal baby, who will be fourth in line to the throne, emerged with his parents on the steps of the Lindo Wing wearing a lemon bonnet
Kate and William proudly hold their new baby daughter on the steps of the Lindo Wing

William waved proudly to those who had waited to see the new baby while he put an affectionate arm around his wife
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Kate dressed in a lemon and white Jenny Packham dress (left) as the world caught a glimpse of the new princess for the first time

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William looks up at the media as they leave the Lindo Wing
A name for their new daughter is yet to be revealed, although it took two days for officials to announce the name of Prince George in 2013

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge could not have looked happier as they posed for pictures with the princess outside the hospital
The Cambridges give a wave to the cameras
The princess, whose name is not yet known, appeared to be fast asleep as the cameras flashed and her parents smiled for the cameras 

Photographers gathered outside the Lindo Wing to desperately capture that shot of the new baby after hours of waiting to see her
Photographers gathered outside the Lindo Wing to desperately capture that shot of the new baby after hours of waiting to see her
The announcement of the birth was given 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
The announcement of the birth was given 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
The couple went back into the hospital for a few minutes before emerging again with the baby in a car seat. They put her in the back and William got into the driver's seat and took his new daughter back to Kensington Palace with his wife
Prince William drives the family Range Rover back to Kensington Palace, where the family will spend their first night together as a four

VERY IMPORTANT TWEETS WELCOMING THE NEW PRINCESS
6am: The Duchess is admitted to the Lindo Wing at St Mary's Hospital in the early stages of labour
6.34am: Kensington Palace inform the media Kate has been admitted to the hospital
8am: Palace sources say the Duchess's birth is 'progressing normally'
8.34am: The royal baby is born at a healthy weight of 8lbs and 3oz
11am: Kensington Palace announce the princess's birth
4pm: Prince William leaves the Lindo Wing to collect Prince George from Kensington Palace
4.15pm: Prince William returns to the hospital with his son so he can meet his new sister He was later taken home ahead of his parents and sister.
6.11pm: William and Kate emerge from the Lindo Wing with their daughter for the first time, to show her to the waiting cameras and fans, before heading back inside.
6.16pm: They emerge once more, this time with the princess in a car seat, and drive home to Kensington Palace.
6.31pm: Kensington Palace tweets the Royal family’s thanks to the staff of St Mary’s Hospital for the care and treatment they received and thank the public for their warm wishes
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.' 
Labour leader Ed Miliband also offered his congratulations, writing on Twitter: 'Congratulations to the Duke and Duchess on the birth of their daughter. Wishing them lots of joy and happiness - and hopefully some sleep!' 
Nigel Farage said he had told 'every Ukip candidate in the country to raise a glass to the royal baby girl' today, adding, somewhat bizarrely, that he was glad her weight (8lbs 3oz) had been given in imperial measurements.
The President of the U.S., Barack Obama, also sent his well wishes to the family, saying: 'Michelle and I are delighted to congratulate the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, her Majesty the Queen and the Royal Family, and all the people of the United Kingdom on the birth of the Royal Princess. 
'On behalf of the American people, we wish the Duke and Duchess and their son George much joy and happiness on the occasion of the arrival of the newest member of their family.'

Kensington Palace posted this on message on Twitter, welcoming the new princess to the 'family' along with two photographs of her 
SUPPORTERS OF THE CROWN AND REPORTERS ALIKE PAYING GREAT ATTENTION AND TRIBUTE.
The world's media sprung into action when Prince George arrived at the Lindo Wing this afternoon with his father to meet his sister 
The world's media sprung into action when Prince George arrived at the Lindo Wing this afternoon with his father to meet his sister 
A well wisher outside the entrance of the Lindo Wing after the arrival of the princess this morning. Crowds steadily gathered outside St Mary's Hospital throughout the afternoon 
A well wisher outside the entrance of the Lindo Wing after the arrival of the princess this morning. Crowds steadily gathered outside St Mary's Hospital throughout the afternoon 
The Duchess of Cambridge has welcomed a daughter, born this morning at 8.34. Weighing 8lbs and 3oz, the little princess is the fourth-in-line to the throne. Her arrival was celebrated outside The Lindo Wing of St Mary's Hospital (above) today 

Town crier Tony Appleton made the above announcement on the steps of the Lindo Wing this morning
With Kate a week overdue, Mr Appleton had to make a few changes to his announcement and correct it to make it suitable for the birth of a princess
Town crier Tony Appleton made the above announcement on the steps of the Lindo Wing this morning shortly after Kensington Palace released the news


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