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 today.
The Queen and Prince Andrew were in good spirits as they attended The
Royal Lancers amalgamation parade at Richmond Castle in North Yorkshire
this afternoon. The Queen wore pink for the occasion.
The Royal Navy pays tribute to the little princess by spelling out the
word sister in formation on board HMS Lancaster this afternoon.
Royal fans celebrate the news that the Duchess gave birth to a daughter
this morning after gathering outside the Lindo Wing overnight. Some had
spent more than a week outside St Mary's Hospital with Kate having been
expected to give birth in April.
Crowds gathered outside Buckingham Palace this afternoon to take
photographs of the golden easel which bears a certificate confirming the
birth.
Well-wishers gathered outside Buckingham Palace to catch a glimpse of
the easel which bears a certificate signed by Kate's medical team to
confirm the baby's birth
A town crier celebrates outside the hospital as members of the media
react to the news that the Duchess of Cambridge had given birth to a
girl.
Town crier Tony Appleton made the above announcement on the steps of the
Lindo Wing this morning shortly after Kensington Palace released the
news.
'Congratulations to the Duke and Duchess
on the birth of their daughter. Wishing them lots of joy and happiness -
and hopefully some sleep!' ;-)
