In pictures: Royal baby introduced
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The royal couple were both smiling as they faced the waiting crowds
They were greeted by cheers when they emerged from the hospital door
The newborn was wrapped in a shawl and wearing a bonnet
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge waved to the crowds as they appeared outside the hospital with their daughter
The Duchess of Cambridge cradled her daughter in her right arm
The royal couple and their new baby emerged to banks of photographers outside the Lindo Wing
News of the birth of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's new daughter prompted celebrations outside St Mary's Hospital in London, where she was born on Saturday morning
Prince William left the hospital shortly before 16:00 BST, telling those outside he was "very happy"
The duke returned minutes later with Prince George, about to see his sister for the first time
Prince George's new sister is 21 months his junior
Unofficial town crier Tony Appleton had announced the news of the birth outside the hospital
Huge crowds had gathered following the news of Catherine's admission on Saturday morning
They joined some well-wishers who had spent days waiting for the new royal
Staff at the Diana Cafe near Kensington Palace in London celebrated the new baby's arrival
An official announcement was placed outside Buckingham Palace
Crowds gathered outside the palace to see the bulletin
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The BT Tower in central London carried a special message marking the announcement
The fountains in Trafalgar Square turned pink to commemorate the birth of the new princess
The Royal Navy sent a special greeting from the flight decks of HMS Lancaster
The Queen looked happy as she visited Richmond Castle, north Yorkshire, shortly after the birth