Pictures: Duke and Duchess introduce their daughter
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The royal couple were both smiling as they faced the waiting crowds

They were greeted by cheers when they came out of 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 smiled and waved to 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, 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 younger than him

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

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