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.

Royal Baby

Royal Baby

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

The delighted couple acknowledge the cheers of royal fans as they emerge from the hopsital with the prince (Kirsty O'Connor/PA)

Royal Baby

Royal Baby

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)

Royal Baby

Royal Baby

News of the birth was announced in time-honoured fashion with a notice posted outside Buckingham Palace.

The notice formally announces the birth of a baby boy to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge at St Mary's Hospital

Royal Baby

Royal Baby

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