It’s a Girl!

THE Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have appeared outside the hospital with their new daughter, who was born earlier on Saturday May 2.

The princess, who now shares a birthday with Russia’s Catherine the Great,  is fourth in line to the throne, and was ‘safely delivered’ at 08:34 BST after a short labour. The Duke of Cambridge was present for the birth of the 8lbs 3oz (3.7kg) baby.

Just 12 hours later, The princess was taken home to Kensington Palace, to meet her big brother for the first time.

The couple emerged from the London hospital to crowds of well-wishers and the world’s media. They stood on the steps for a while before heading back into the hospital to put the princess in a car seat. Prince William then drove them to Kensington Palace.

For the moment, they have chosen not to speak to the media.