In Pictures: First glimpse of new prince

In Pictures: First glimpse of new prince

A beaming Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have shown off their new prince to the world.

Less than seven hours after welcoming the latest addition to their family – a boy weighing 8lb 7oz – William and Kate briefly stepped outside St Mary’s Hospital carrying the newborn, waving to the world’s media and royal fans.

They then went back inside, re-emerging a few minutes later with the prince in a car seat. William fastened his son into the rear of a Land Rover Discovery before driving off.

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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge introduce the latest addition to their family to the world’s press outside the hospital (Dominic Lipinski/PA)

William is all smiles as Kate gazes lovingly at her son (Dominic Lipinski/PA)
William is all smiles as Kate gazes lovingly at her son (Dominic Lipinski/PA)

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Snug in his car seat, the prince is carried to the car ready for his journey home (Dominic Lipinski/PA)

Earlier, William brought Prince George and Princess Charlotte to St Mary’s Hospital to meet their new brother.

William brought Prince George and Princess Charlotte to meet their new sibling (Kirsty O'Connor/PA)
William clutches the hands of Prince George and Princess Charlotte as they get ready to be introduced to their new sibling (Kirsty O’Connor/PA)

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George, head down, was a little more bashful…(Dominic Lipinski/PA)

The notice formally announces the birth of a baby boy to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge at St Mary’s Hospital
The notice formally announces the birth of a son to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge at St Mary’s Hospital (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

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A town crier announces the royal birth outside the hospital (Dominic Lipinski/PA)

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