The daughter who has leapfrogged her uncle Prince Harry to become fourth in line to the throne, along with her royal parents, were picture perfect as the greeted the world’s media.
The Duchess looked beautiful in a sunny yellow dress, while her baby Princess was dressed in lace and she lay cradled in her mother’s arms. William, who always wanted a daughter was clearly besotted by his newborn, and couldn’t take his eyes of her.
Kate and Wills officially welcomed the newest addition to the royal family on May 2, 2015 at 8.34am UK time, weighing 8lbs 3oz.
The new-mum glowed as she held her darling daughter.
The young parents expressed their gratitude to their well wishers on Kensington Palace’s Twitter.
The announcement came today via Kensington Palace in a series of tweets:
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.
Bookmakers will be ecstatic that the Duchess welcomed a baby Princess, with over 80% of their punters had odds on the new bub being a girl. As to the name? Alice was the strong favourite in the lead up to the birth, with odds being slashed from from 8/1 to 3/1, Elizabeth followed close with odds of 5/1, then Charlotte with odds of 11/2.
Punters even placed bets on what the Duchess will wear when she leaves the hospital – last time she favoured blue, so of course this time punters are leaning towards pink – with odds of 4/1.
Wishing the royal couple many congratulations on their new arrival!
