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Kate and Diana: three decades apart

Today, Kate stepped onto the stairs of the Lindo Wing, showing her baby to the world for the first time, just like Diana did 31 years ago.

By Emily Brooks

Today, The Duchess of Cambridge stepped onto the stairs of the Lindo Wing, showing her baby boy to the world for the first time, just like Diana did 31 years ago.

Kate wore a baby blue polka dot dress strikingly similar to Diana’s; a tribute to Prince William’s late mother.

Princess Diana broke royal tradition some 31 years ago when she gave birth to William at St Mary’s hospital instead of the family home.

Kate has followed her footsteps into St Mary’s hospital and now, with her bundle of joy, down the Lindo wing stairs.

The Duchess of Cambridge makes a polka-dotted tribute to Diana

Princess Diana holds Prince William in her arms blissfully.

The Duchess of Cambridge stands close to Prince William with her boy held to her chest.

Prince William joked his son had a fuller head of hair than he did.

The new parents hand over their baby boy to each another.

Prince Charles holds his first son.

Kate hands over her precious boy to his father.

Wills holds his son close to his chest.

Prince Charles stands proud with his newborn son and wife, Princess Diana, by his side.

Diana looks on to well-wishers in her teal, polka dot dress.

Kate walks alongside her husband in a baby blue polka dot dress.

The dress is by designer Jenny Packham.

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