Royal baby: Duchess of Cambridge gives birth to daughter

The princess - who is fourth in line to the throne - was "safely delivered" at 08:34 BST, the palace statement said. The Duke of Cambridge, who was present for the birth of the 8lbs 3oz (3.7kg) baby girl, brought his 21- month-old son Prince George to visit his sister at St Mary's Hospital, west London.

They will travel home to Kensington Palace, where Prince George has now returned.