Proud parents William and Catherine left St. Mary's hospital with their newborn son at 7.15 p.m. this evening.
Amid a flurry of photographers' flashes the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge emerged the steps of the Lindo Wing and introduced their beautiful baby to the world. Initially Kate held the baby in her arms as they walked outside before William took the baby before walking down the steps.
Unlike when William was first shown to the world, photographers were able to capture the new baby's face quite clearly. And I'm sure you'll all agree grandmother Carole Middleton was spot on when she said the Prince is "absolutely beautiful" . He certainly is!
A thrilled William and Kate walked over to the press pen and spoke about their son:
'The Duchess said "It's been very emotional. Any parent will know what this feeling is like" . While Prince William revealed "He's a big boy, quite heavy. We're still working on a name. He is a pair of lungs on him that's for sure. Confirming the Prince was overdue the new father said " I will remind him of his tardiness when he's older" and with a broad smile William added " He's got her looks thankfully" to which the Duchess replied " No, no, no I'm not sure about that". The Prince also jokingly said " He has more hair than me".
Already a hands on dad, William has changed a diaper and Kate thinks "he's very good at it" . When quizzed about the baby's name William said they don't know yet but when asked if they had decided to call their baby George he replied "Wait and see" .
Catherine was admitted to St Mary's yesterday morning at 5.30 a.m. and gave birth at 4.24 p.m. William and Kate spent four hours alone with their baby, before sharing the news with the world at 8.30 p.m. Those first hours must have been incredibly special and memorable for both of them. William elected to spend the night at the hospital with his wife and son choosing to release a short statement, reading simply: "We could not be happier."
The Cambridges thanked staff at St Mary's in a statement for taking such excellent care of "the three of them" and before they departed the couple said goodbye to senior medical teams who looked after them so well.
While we don't know the baby's name yet we do know his title is His Royal Highness (NAME) Prince of Cambridge. The third-in-line to the throne and future King will one day be the reigning constitutional monarch of 16 sovereign states.
The prince shares a birthday with actors Terence Stamp and Rhys Ifans.
I was curious to find out that the baby's shawl is reportedly the £45 Super-Fine Wool Merino Christening Shawl by G.H. Hurt. It looked incredibly pretty wrapped around the baby prince. :)
The Prince's very first swaddle was the Jungle Jam Print by Australian brand Aden + Anais. The 100% cotton swaddles come in a four pack for £50 and can also be used a burp cloth, nursing and strolling cover. It is also available to purchase at Nordstrom, Harrods and John Lewis.
An adorable moment shared by the Daily Mail:
'The Prince was heard to affectionately call Kate 'Poppet' as he ushered her back to the Lindo Wing'.
The couple emerged on the top step and posed for photos before going back inside to put the baby in his car seat before making their way by car to Kensington Palace, where they reside in Nottingham Cottage. It was reported Pippa Middleton and her boyfriend Nico Jackson were waiting at the Palace. It is very much expected they will spend time in Bucklebury with the Middleton family in the near future.
We saw a very similar scene outside St Mary's thirty-one years ago when Charles and Diana introduced William to the world. It seems an appropriate time to mention the late Diana, as she would have been a wonderful grandmother and a strong influence in the little prince's life
Carole and Mike Middleton were the first visitors at the Lindo Wing this afternoon, grandmother Carole said the first cuddle was "amazing" . Shortly afterwards Charles and Camilla paid a brief visit and it was the Prince of Wales who revealed we would be seeing the family emerge this evening "He's marvellous, you'll see for yourselves soon" .
The Duchess looked beautiful in a bespoke cornflower blue crépe de chine dress by British designer Jenny Packham and I'm sure you'll agree she was positively glowing. I had thought we would see Kate opt for blue to mark the birth of her son.
The Duchess chose to wear her Kiki McDonough Citrine Drop Earrings.
These earrings are one of my favorite pieces of jewelry that the Duchess has been spotted wearing. They are described as:
"These teardrop earrings are crafted from the finest 18-karat gold and colorful citrine, creating a look you'll love for a lifetime."
Kiki McDonough is a favored designer when it comes to Kate, and she has been spotted wearing sseveral Kiki pieces.
"Kiki McDonough fine jewelry—acclaimed for vividly colored semiprecious stones, 18-karat gold, radiant diamonds, and unexcelled craftsmanship—has been spotted sparkling on British nobles for the last quarter century. McDonough's singular ability to use classic media to craft rings, bracelets, necklaces, and earrings with a contemporary sensibility continues to attract customers to her shop located in London's famed Sloane Square. The Victoria and Albert Museum has a pair of her earrings on permanent display in their modern jewelry collection, giving the luxury brand an enduring global presence."
She teamed her polka dot dress with her Pied A Terre Imperia Wedges.
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