Duke and Duchess of Cambridge spend first full day as parents | UK news | The Guardian The Duchess of Cambridge Duke and Duchess of Cambridge spend first full day as parents Prince William stayed overnight with mother and baby at the Lindo wing at St Mary's hospital, Paddington, west London An easel stands in front of Buckingham Palace anouncing the royal birth. Photograph: John Stillwell/PA Close This article is 3 years old The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were spending their first full day with their newborn son on Tuesday, amid anticipation the world would get its first glimpse of the baby destined to be a king. Prince William stayed overnight with mother and baby at the Lindo wing at St Mary's hospital, Paddington, west London, where, at 4.24pm on Monday the duchess was safely delivered of her son, weighing 8lbs 6oz (3.8kg). In a brief statement issued on Monday night, the duke said: "We could not be happier." HMS Kent celebrates the royal birth.

Photograph: LA(Phot) Joel Rouse/PA A Kensington Palace spokesman said it was "too early" to say if the family would be leaving St Mary's Lindo wing on Tuesday: "In terms of whether they will be discharged, it's down to their medical team and themselves when they'll be discharged, but it's too early to say." It is not known whether the couple will receive visitors. While Kate's parents, Carole and Michael Middleton, and siblings Pippa and James may pop in, new grandfather the Prince of Wales was continuing his two-day visit to Yorkshire. He issued a brief statement on Monday night, saying: "Both my wife and I are overjoyed at the arrival of my first grandchild. It is an incredibly special moment for William and Catherine and we are so thrilled for them on the birth of their baby boy. "Grandparenthood is a unique moment in anyone's life, as countless kind people have told me in recent months, so I am enormously proud and happy to be a grandfather for the first time and we are eagerly looking forward to seeing the baby in the near future." A sign in the window of a restaurant in New York.

Photograph: Spencer Platt/Getty Images It is thought unlikely that the Queen will visit – though she did on the occasion of William's birth. But she will undoubtedly be able to see her third great-grandchild in private before departing for Balmoral for her summer sojourn on Friday. No name has yet been announced for the third-in-line to the throne, though the bookies' favourites were George and James. The couple have drawn up a shortlist but, given their son's destiny, will be consulting with members of the royal family. It took one week for William's name to be made public, and a month for Charles's. There were celebrations around the world. In London, gun salutes will sound across the capital to mark the birth of the baby, a tradition carried out upon the arrival of every new prince or princess. The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery will ride past Buckingham Palace to stage a 41-gun royal salute in Green park at 2pm. At the Tower of London, there will be a 62-gun salute from the Gun Wharf by the Honourable Artillery Company. A royal gun salute normally comprises 21 rounds, increased to 41 if fired from a royal park or residence.

The Tower gets an extra 21 for the citizens of the City of London to show their loyalty to the monarch. Outside Buckingham Palace the ornate easel, upon which the foolscap bulletin announcing details of the birth to the world was placed last night, remained in place. The fountains in Trafalgar Square are illuminated in blue to mark the birth of a royal baby boy. Photograph: Bogdan Maran/EPA New Zealand got in early with its 21-gun salute, due to the time difference, staging it outside parliament in Wellington. The country also planned to illuminate 37 landmarks nationwide. Back in London, Trafalgar Square's fountains were lit with blue lights, and will remain lit for the next six days, as will London's Living Room at the top of City Hall. The London mayor, Boris Johnson, said: "Huge congratulations to the duke and duchess on the birth of their first child who will, by virtue of being born in this great city, be a Londoner through and through." The fountains in Marble Arch and the Golden Jubilee bridge were also lit up in blue and will remain so until midnight.

The leader of Westminster city council, Philippa Rose, said: "We will be working with Kensington Palace to register the birth of the baby." Even Niagara Falls in Canada was illuminated in blue, as was the Peace tower and parliament buildings in Ottawa, and the CN tower in Toronto. On board HMS Kent, crew lined up to spell out the word "BOY" on deck. Messages of congratulation continued to flood in from across Britain and the world. President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle were among the first to congratulate the couple on "the joyous occasion", with the president referring to the "special relationship" between the US and Britain making Americans "pleased to join with the people of the United Kingdom as they celebrate the birth of the young prince". Canada's prime minister, Stephen Harper, sent his "heartfelt congratulations". As things stand, the baby prince is destined to be king not just of Britain, but 15 other Commonwealth realms including Canada and Australia. Kevin Rudd, the prime minister of Australia, announced the country's gift to the baby prince would be a research project examining a desert-dwelling Australian marsupial, the bilby.

"In terms of cute and cuddly toys, it'll be a cute and cuddly bilby," he said. Prince William had a fondness for Australian marsupials as a small child, and was nicknamed "wombat" at home. Niagara Falls lit up in blue. Photograph: John Normile/Getty Images In a statement, Rudd said the country shared the joy of the royal family: "Prince William holds a special place in the hearts of many Australians. Some of us remember his first visit to this country as a nine-month-old baby more than 30 years ago with his mother Diana and father Charles." New Zealand, meanwhile, is sending a gift of a hand-woven, fine lace shawl, which took more than 280 hours to weave. The birth of a boy means the history books will not be totally rewritten. Had the baby been a girl, the newly passed Succession to the Crown Act 2013 would have seen her become monarch, even if a younger brother was born. But the act does mean that the new prince, should he chose, could marry a Catholic without renouncing his right to the throne, though he cannot be one himself.

Station commander Group Captain Adrian Hill, on behalf of all at RAF Valley, where William serves as a search and rescue pilot, said: "We are delighted to learn that Flight Lieutenant Wales and the Duchess of Cambridge are now proud parents of a newborn son." The Irish Guards, of which William is colonel, raised a traditional glass of stout at their barracks in Aldershot and bases in London to wet the baby's head. The Royal Mint has unveiled a commemorative silver penny to mark the occasion. It will produce 2,013, which are available to babies born on the same day as the prince. The campaign group Republic, which launched its #bornEqual initiative earlier this month, calling for every child to be born equal in political status and rights, said the royal birth raised serious questions about Britain and democratic values. But its chief executive, Graham Smith, said the baby should be allowed to grow up without "constant interference and intrusion". He added: "Here is a new baby whose career, religion, even personal relationships have already been mapped out.

Thanks to the monarchy, he will have very few real choices in life – so let's give him the space to grow up as normally as possible, Meanwhile, this is an opportunity for the rest of us to consider whether this circus is the best way to run things." Royal baby Princess Charlotte on first outing from Kensington Palace - as it happened - Telegraph Princess Charlotte Royal baby Princess Charlotte on first outing from Kensington Palace - as it happened Duke and Duchess of Cambridge take Princess Charlotte Elizabeth Diana on first trip to Anmer Hall with Prince George - latest updates • Kate Middleton and Prince William head to Anmer Hall • Couple to spend several weeks at Norfolk country home • Queen meets fifth great-granddaughter at Kensington Palace Time since Kate gave birth to Princess Charlotte Latest That's the end of our liveblog - thanks for joining us. 18.47 Here's our round-up of today's main events - and how the Cambridges will be spending the next few weeks as they juggle life with a toddler and newborn. 15.30 Princess Charlotte must have already been showered with hundreds of gifts, but will she receive as many as her brother?

Prince George was given some 774 gifts during 2014 - 603 of them in Australia, including a possum skin cloak from the Gundungurra Tribal Council Aboriginal Corporation. 15.10 In other gifts, the princess received two presents from the Australian government - one more practical than the other. Australian prime minister Tony Abbott said she is being sent a cot blanket made from Tasmanian merino wool at the country's oldest textile mill, Waverley Woollen Mills, which will be embroidered with the Australian floral emblem, the wattle. But a $10,000 (£5,233) donation was also made in her honour to a sanctuary for the Mountain Pygmy-possum, of which there are only 2,000 left in the wild. "I hope one day the Princess can visit Australia and hold a Mountain Pygmy-possum herself," said Mr Abbott. 14.50 Talking of teacups, Yorkshire Tea has sent a personalised box of teabags to Kensington Palace.

The firm hedged its bets by releasing a selection of commemorative boxes - branded with the bookmakers' 10 favourite boys' and girls' names - in anticipation of the birth. Princess Charlotte might have to wait a few years until she can sample afternoon tea, though... This is Princess Charlotte's - but we have more named packs to be won! Is yours among our 19? pic.twitter.com/ETmykmyIDu — Yorkshire Tea (@YorkshireTea) May 5, 2015 14.30 Away from Kensington Palace, the Prince William Pottery in Liverpool is the latest firm to reveal commemorative pieces to mark the royal birth. The company unveiled mugs, with a portrait of the Duke and Duchess, on the production line to mark the occasion. The Prince William Pottery, in Liverpool, has created mugs to celebrate the birth of Princess Charlotte (Paul Ellis/AFP/Getty Images) 14.10 This is where the Duke and Duchess are heading with their two children - Anmer Hall. The Georgian stately pile, on the Queen's Sandringham estate in Norfolk, was given to the couple by Her Majesty as a present after their wedding in April 2011 .

It has 10 bedrooms, rolling acres, a private tennis court, swimming pool... as well as fences and planted shrubs to ensure total privacy. Here's more on why it is the perfect home for a future King (or Queen) . 13.54 Wearing a blue checked shirt and glasses, the Duke was pictured at the wheel of the Range Rover. The Duchess sat in the front passenger seat, wearing a floral-print scarf and pearl earrings. Their children - four-day-old Princess Charlotte and one-year-old Prince George - were in the back, with blacked-out windows preventing them from the glare of the cameras. 13.45 Kensington Palace have just confirmed the royal family had set off for Anmer Hall. 13.39 Here's the first picture of the Duke and Duchess's departure from Kensington Palace this afternoon. The Duke and Duchess leave Kensington Palace (Julian Simmonds/The Telegraph) 13.30 The route from Kensington Palace, in central London, to Anmer Hall, on the Queen's Sandringham estate is around 115 miles.

Depending on traffic - and if they have a police escort for any of the route - the journey is likely to take the royal couple around two-and-a-half hours. 13.19 Here's another video showing the Range Rover - believed to have been driven by Prince William - leaving Kensington Palace this afternoon. — Adam James Wilcox (@Adamjw1991) May 6, 2015 13.14 There are reports that the Duke and Duchess have just left Kensington Palace with their children. This video posted on Twitter shows a Range Roger leaving the royal couple's London residence, followed by a BMW. — Sam Elphick (@SAElphick) May 6, 2015 12.50 Another recruit to the Duke and Duchess's household: the couple are seeking a new housekeeper for Anmer Hall. They placed a characteristically-discreet job advertisement in Lady magazine after Amy Wood unexpectedly resigned from her position after less than five months And it gives a insight of what life is like at Anmer Hall when Prince William and Catherine are in residence - a life with children, dogs and jovial family meals at its core...

12.25 As the Duke and Duchess prepare to relocate to Anmer Hall - at least for the next few weeks - who will they have alongside them for support? Carole and Michael Middleton will be house guests for the next week or so as they help Kate look after her two children. Carole and Pippa Middleton arriving to meet Princess Charlotte (Paul Grover/Telegraph) The Duke and Duchess already have a full-time nanny, Maria Teresa Turrion Borrallo, for Prince George. But they have reportedly made arrangements through Norland, the nanny agency, for a maternity nurse to work full-time for at least three months to get them through the most difficult period of their new baby’s life. 12.00 Now back to Anmer Hall, the secluded red brick Georgian mansion on the monarch's vast estate that will become the Duke and Duchess's country bolt-hole over the coming years. They will be taking root among the Norfolk set dubbed the Turnip Toffs, a young group including Prince George's godfather William van Cutsem and wife Rosie - as Special Correspondent Tom Rowley reports . 11.40 If there's one group of people working harder than ever at the moment, it's the potters.

Just moments after Princess Charlotte's name was announced to the world, the finishing touches were being put to commemorative pieces so they could be stocked in shops and online. Staff at Stoke-on-Trent pottery firm Emma Bridgewater, which the Duchess visited earlier this year, explain in this video how their production lines are in full swing for souvenirs. 11.25 Here's a video of what Prince Harry has been up to while spending time with Australian Army units in Perth and Sydney. Harry jetted into the UK for a brief stay to present medals at the London Marathon after a trip to Turkey for the Gallipoli centenary commemorations . He flew back Down Under on Monday, April 27 and will embark on an official tour of New Zealand from Saturday to May 16. It means he will not be able to meet his new niece until at least mid-May. 11.16 Prince Harry has just a couple more engagements in his diary before flying to the Land of the Long White Cloud - a military training exercise in Sydney Harbour and a visit to the Macquarie University Clinic, where he will visit Lt Ali Spearing, a Royal Engineers Officer who lost both legs above the knees in Afghanistan in 2011.

Tomorrow HRH will take part in a military training exercise before meeting the public outside @SydOperaHouse pic.twitter.com/zFc6RpfwO2 — Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) May 6, 2015 Prince Harry will also visit Lt Ali Spearing of the @Proud_Sappers @Macquarie_Uni : — Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) May 6, 2015 11.10 On the other side of the world, Prince Harry is preparing to say goodbye to Australia as he heads to New Zealand, after which he will be returning to Britain to complete his active military career. A big thank you to the Australian public who have made Prince Harry so welcome over the past month pic.twitter.com/iLqck7SA8Q — Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) May 6, 2015 10.55 Prince William has been a very hands-on father to Prince George and was present for both his birth and that of Princess Charlotte. And, following modern convention, he is taking two weeks' paid paternity leave before resuming final training for his new job as a helicopter pilot with the East Anglian Air Ambulance.

But it was a different story when Prince William's father, Prince Charles, was born. Of course, statutory paternity leave has only been in force in Britain since 2003. And Prince Phillip, the Prince of Wales's father, was so hands-off that he was actually playing squash when Charles was born. One-month-old Prince Charles takes the spotlight as proud parents and maternal grandparents pose after his christening ceremony at Buckingham Palace in December 1948 10.35 Talking of incredible odds... Monika Tano, from Birmingham, gave birth to daughter Aurelia just a few hours before Princess Charlotte was born on Saturday. But what makes it an incredible coincidence is that the birth of her elder daughter, Liliana, was on the same day as Prince George on July 22, 2013. "People were texting me at around 7am telling me that Kate was in labour," said 35-year-old Monika. "I thought 'This can't be true'. It is a huge coincidence. We just can't believe it!" What are the odds of that? Two million-to-one, actually.

Monika Tano with her newborn daughter Aurelia, and Liliana, two, who was born on the same day as Prince George (Newsteam) 10.20 Alice is the favourite name for the Duke and Duchess's baby. No not that one. The NEXT royal baby, of course! William Hill has released odds on the name of their third child (that's if they have one). Has anyone else got a feeling of déjà vu? 8/1 - Alice 100/1 - David Cameron 09.45 Once the Cambridges arrive at Anmer Hall, we probably won't see Princess Charlotte again until her christening. New members of the royal family are traditionally christened soon after they are born. For Princess Charlotte, this is expected to happen in the next two months before the royal family decamp to Balmoral for their summer holiday. It is likely to take place in the Chapel Royal at St James’s Palace, the same place where Prince George was baptised. 09.30 We've already seen the Duke and Duchess with Princess Charlotte outside the Lindo Wing. But photographers failed to get the shot they will be longing for - the family of four together.

This was the first time we saw Prince George - in his mother's arms in the same position outside the Lindo Wing in April 2013 - but when will we get to see both siblings together? It's possible that will happen today as the family head for Anmer Hall, but is more likely the Duke and Duchess will pose for a family portrait at a later date. 09.10 The Cambridges treasure their solitude at Anmer so much that they have put up fences and planted shrubs around the perimeter to ensure total privacy. But that's not to say the couple are shying away from community life. They were recently spotted going for a stroll along the nearby beach, Prince George has been seen bottle-feeding piglets at Snettisham Farm Park and locals have passed the Duke and Duchess walking around the shops in Holt, Holkham and Burnham Market. “We don’t make a big thing about having them here", said 75-year-old neighbour Peter Harris as he enjoyed a pint at Anmer social club. "They are just the next door neighbours of the club." Anmer Hall is set in glorious countryside, close to the beach - and good for commuting The Cambridges are also not short of friends nearby.

William van Cutsem, one of Prince William's close friends when growing up, lives in Hilborough and the Duke’s friends the Duckworth-Chads live at Pynkney Hall near King’s Lynn. Another friend, Archie Soames, who was at Eton with the Duke, has a country home in Fakenham, while the Duke’s cousin Laura Fellowes, is another resident of the area. 08.50 You've probably heard a lot about Anmer Hall over the last few days, but what do you actually know about it? Well, it is a Georgian stately pile on the Queen's Sandringham estate in Norfolk. Her Majesty gave it to the Duke and Duchess as a present after their wedding in April 2011 . It certainly beats a toaster or kettle. The 10-bedroom country residence underwent a £1.5m refurbishment in readiness for their arrival and comes complete with rolling acres, a private tennis court and swimming pool. As Edward Malnick reports, it is the perfect home for a future King (or Queen) . 08.35 So what's going to happen today?

By completing the formalities of birth registration and meeting the Queen, the Duke and Duchess have cleared the way for their departure to Anmer Hall, their Norfolk home, where they will spend at least the rest of the month. They are expected to drive to Norfolk today with their two children and might stay there for more of the summer because the Duke resumes final training for his new job as a helicopter pilot with East Anglian Air Ambulance on June 1. When he begins flying patients to hospital, the Duke will mainly be based at Cambridge Airport with some shifts based in Norwich. Both locations are easier to get to from Anmer Hall than west London, suggesting the family will be spending most of their time there. Carole and Michael Middleton will be house guests for the next week or so, helping the Duchess look after her two children, and giving her a chance to escape with the Duke for walks with their dog, Lupo. 08.20 Princess Charlotte had one final entry in her diary - when the Prince of Wales arrived for his second meeting with his granddaughter last night. It's unsurprising, really, as Prince Charles had made no secret of his desire for a granddaughter.

Here he is arriving at Kensington Palace for his first visit alongside the Duchess of Cornwall on Sunday. 08.10 One person who will surely be an important figure in Princess Charlotte's life, but who has not yet met her, is Prince Philip. The Duke of Edinburgh was spotted leaving Sandringham without the Queen yesterday and did not accompany her to Kensington Palace. He later hosted a reception at St James’s Palace in his capacity as Patron of the Air League. Back in 2013, the Duke didn't see Prince George until he was two months old. He was recuperating at Sandringham from an abdominal operation when the prince was born and then went to Balmoral. It meant he did not meet the future king until mid-September, when the Duke and Duchess flew by private jet to Scotland. Ohhhhh. Been to a palace. Saw the Duke of Edinburgh. No phones allowed. This is the only evidence I have. pic.twitter.com/czGNnEyXSd — Nicki Hughes (@WaysideHealer) May 5, 2015 07.55 The other big event yesterday was when the Duke and Duchess formally registered the birth.

Under the “name and surname” section, the document records her name as Her Royal Highness Princess Charlotte Elizabeth Diana of Cambridge. The Duke signed the certificate “William”, and his occupation was given as “Prince of the United Kingdom”. The Duchess’s occupation was given as “Princess of the United Kingdom”, as it was on Prince George’s birth certificate, and Princess Charlotte’s usual address was given as Kensington Palace. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have formally registered the birth of Princess Charlotte pic.twitter.com/nY2hUxaEKi Alison Cathcart, Westminster’s Deputy Registrar, also registered Prince George’s birth two years ago - after which she received death threats and online abuse because of her “messy” handwriting . 07.45 She might only have been three days old, but it was Princess Charlotte who granted her great-grandmother an audience as Her Majesty went to Kensington Palace for her first cuddle with the new fourth in line to the throne. The Queen, who spent the Bank Holiday weekend at her private estate in Sandringham, arrived at around 2.30pm. But she only had time to stay for around half-an-hour before being taken back to Buckingham Palace.

William and Kate greeted the monarch and introduced her to their daughter, who shares a middle name with her. But it's not known if Her Majesty also met Carole Middleton, who is staying at the Palace to help her daughter. The visit was also a slice of history in its own right. It was the first time a serving sovereign had met a great-granddaughter born in direct succession on the male line since Queen Victoria met George VI's sister Princess Mary, who was born 118 years ago in 1897. 07.35 Princess Charlotte has already had what you might call a high-profile start to life. But what does the rest of her first month have in store? This video tells you everything you need to know in just 60 seconds. 07.25 Want to find out everything about the new princess in one place? Then you should click here . 07.15 Hello and welcome to our royal baby liveblog. After a busy first few days for Princess Charlotte, the royal family's newest member might be able to get some peace and quiet as her parents prepare to head for their country home.

Yesterday, the Queen - who who was in North Yorkshire attending a military event when the baby was born on Saturday - met her fifth great-grandchild for the first time at Kensington Palace. On a busy day for Princess Charlotte, the Duke and Duchess also formally registered the birth when Westminster’s Deputy Registrar, Alison Cathcart, visited Kensington Palace during the morning to issue a birth certificate. You can look back on all of Tuesday's action here and scroll through our timeline below to recap on the key events. Timeline: the arrival of the new royal princess The birth 6am - Kate goes into labour The Duchess of Cambridge is admitted to the Lindo Wing of Saint Mary's Hospital after going into labour. It is the same location where Prince George was delivered in 2013. 8.34am - The new royal baby is born The Duke of Cambridge is present as the royal princess is delivered at 8.34am, weighing 8lbs 3oz. The world's media gather outside the hospital for news. 11am - Announcement Kensington Palace releases a statement on their website informing the public that the new arrival is a girl. A town crier makes the announcement outside the Lindo Wing.

3pm - Easel is placed outside Buckingham Palace Two footmen place official declaration of the birth on an easel outside Buckingham Palace. 4pm - Prince George arrives Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge recycles dress for Wimbledon | Daily Mail Online comments One is the Queen of the tennis court with 21 Grand Slam titles to her name, while the other is a bona fide royal. And today, when both worlds met, the obvious thing to do was take a selfie for Snapchat . World number one Serena Williams was introduced to the Duchess of Cambridge at Wimbledon earlier this afternoon and was keen to commemorate the exciting moment with a photo. In a video posted to Twitter, the reigning Wimbledon champion is seen placing her arm around Kate's waist and smiling for the camera. 'OK so I'm in the "in crowd" now,' Serena says, as she poses with Kate. 'I'm with royalty.' However, there's an extra surprise in store as Kate turns to one side to gesture at an unseen figure to join them and Sophie, Countess of Wessex, dashes into the shot and cuddles up to the Duchess in the refreshingly candid footage.

Scroll down for video When Serena Williams met the Duchess of Cambridge at Wimbledon today, she couldn't resist taking a selfie for Snapchat with Kate and Sophie, Countess of Wessex (left). In a video posted to Twitter the tennis ace tells the camera she's 'with the in crowd now' Speaking after her match, Serena said: 'It was really nice to meet with them (the Duchess and Countess). I actually didn’t know they were both here. 'It was really cool, we just had a chat about the matches. I was surprised - it was a good thing that I did not see that they were there, maybe I would have gotten a little nervous. But yeah, it was really cool.' During today's visit the Duchess revealed that she and Sophie are not the only ones in the family who appreciate tennis. While chatting to Brit Greg Rusedski, who formerly played for Canada, she opened up about how Prince George has taken an interest in the sport and has his own tennis racket. RELATED ARTICLES Share this article Share After their encounter with Serena Kate and Sophie joined big names from the world of entertainment, including Barry Gibb of Bee Gees fame, Downtown Abbey star Dame Maggie Smith and Game of Thrones favourite Sophie Turner in the Royal Box.

Kate, 34, recycled a £900 yellow Roskanda dress she first wore on a visit to Sydney Opera House in 2014 to watch Serena Williams take on unseeded Russian Elena Vesnina, 29 in the women's semi-finals. It was back to her usual demure style for the Duchess who last night wowed in a sexy off-the-shoulder £1,500 Bardot dress by London-based designer Barbara Casasola. Serena couldn't resist capturing her royal encounter for Snapchat ahead of her straight sets win (left). Kate and Sophie cuddled up for the refreshingly candid footage (right) A royal cheer! Serena Williams gets a rousing round of applause from the Duchess of Cambridge and Bee Gees singer Barry Gibb Snapchat pals: Kate and Sophie were seen chatting in the royal box after filming a Snapchat video with tennis ace Serena Williams.

Sophie wore the same coral skirt and white top by British designer Suzannah she sported at Royal Ascot just a few weeks ago Gill Brook, Sophie the Countess of Wessex, the Duchess of Cambridge, Chairman of the AELTC Philip Brook and Kate's PA Rebecca Deacon on a centre court balcony as they watch Alfie Hewett play on court seventeen Round of applause: Earlier in the day Kate told Serena Williams' mother Oracence Price she was very much looking forward to the game and she wasn't shy about showing he appreciation for her performance on the court Take the sunshine with you in a yellow dress like Kate's this summer Visit site The Duchess was presenting the Art Fund Museum of the Year 2016 prize at a dinner hosted at the Natural History Museum. She teamed the daring gown with pair of vertiginous pink heels, but today she was back in her favourite nude shoes - a pair of £425 Rupert Sanderson nude kid Malory pumps, featuring an almond-shape toe and skinny set-back heel. Sophie Countess of Wessex also made a thrifty choice of outfit for the occasion, wearing the same coral skirt and white top by British designer Suzannah she wore just a few weeks ago to Royal Ascot.

Kate and Sophie, her aunt by marriage, are not thought to be especially close and reports in the past have hinted at frosty relationship between the pair, due to the favoured spot the Countess holds in the Queen's affections. After watching Serena Williams storm to victory, the pair were seen laughing away like old friends as they watched Alfie Hewett play Despite rumours of a chilly relationship between Kate and Sophie they couldn't have looked more at ease together as they shared a joke The Duchess of Cambridge enjoying afternoon tea )left) after watching Venus Williams play Angelique Kerber Philip Brook and his wife Gill (left) kept the royals and Kate's PA Rebecca Deacon entertained The royals and Kate's PA Rebecca Deacon (right) were in good company as they had the chairman of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club Philip Brook and his wife Gill to show them around. Kate in particular seemed to be getting on like a house on fire with Brook However, there was no sign of any animosity today and the pair in fact seemed to be getting on famously. After watching Venus Williams play Angelique Kerber, they paused for afternoon tea before cheering on 18-year-old wheelchair player Alfie Hewett on court seventeen from a Centre Court balcony.

The duo were seen laughing away like old friends as they enjoyed their day out. Ladies day out! The Countess of Wessex and Duchess of Cambridge were in high spirits as they made a rare public appearance together It was a grey afternoon but the Duchess of Cambridge brought a splash of colour to proceedings in a recycled yellow dress They're not often pictured together but Kate and Sophie showed a surprising closeness as they laughed together at Wimbledon Earlier today, the Duchess was greeted by the chairman of the All England Club, Philip Brook, at the players' entrance, before being introduced to staff and officials on the players' lawn. The Duchess chatted with four ball boys and ball girls who have been on duty during the Championships. The youngsters were not told who they were going to be meeting as they lined up smartly on the lawn, and when Kate arrived they broke out into nervous smiles. But she soon had them grinning and put them at ease as she asked them how their tournament had gone. Something in your eye Kate? The Duchess was seen brushing something away from her face as she cheered on Serena Williams Fancy seeing you here!

The Duchess of Cambridge caught up in the Royal Box at Wimbledon surrounded by stars of TV, film and music including Bee Gees singer Barry Gibb (second row, centre); Downton Abbey star Dame Maggie Smith (second row, right) and Game of Thrones actress Sophie Turner (top right) Standing ovation: The Duchess of Cambridge (centre), Phillip Brook (second right) and Sophie, The Countess of Wessex (right) applaud Serena Williams after she saw off her opponent in a record 49 minutes The Duchess, who looked radiant in yellow, appeared to be struggling to hear over the noise of the crowd at one point (right) The mother-of-two threw her head back and smiled as she enjoyed the record breaking game that saw Serena Williams defeat her Russian opponent 6-2, 6-0 to secure her place in the Wimbledon final The Duchess of Cambridge also had a chance to catch up with Oracence Price, mother of Venus and Serena Williams, ahead of both her daughters' Wimbledon bouts today. 'I’m looking forward to it, good luck both of them, very good luck,' she told Ms Price.

In the end Serena secured an emphatic straight sets win over Elena Vesnina in just 48 minutes, but she will not face her sister in the final as she was defeated by Angelique Kerber of Germany. The keen tennis fan was seen laughing as she was introduced to British former tennis star Greg Rusedski, who played for Canada until his retirement in 2007. She told the athlete who is taking part in the men's invitational doubles, that George has already taken an interest in the game, despite being just two years old. Kate, 34, recycled a £900 yellow Roskanda dress to watch Serena Williams take on unseeded Russian Elena Vesnina, 29 in the women's semi finals The keen tennis fan looked in great spirits as she chatted to staff at the All England Club (left).

She added further interest to her look with a pair of pearlescent drop earrings with gold edging (right) Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge, front right, sits in the Royal Box in front of Bee Gees singer Barry Gibb, centre, and his wife Linda Gibb The Duchess gave fans a cheerful wave as she made her way to the Royal Box on Centre Court on day eleven of the 2016 Wimbledon Championships A star-studded Royal Box included the Duchess of Cambridge (centre); Dame Maggie Smith (second row, second right); Linda and Barry Gibb (behind the Duchess) and Game of Thrones star Sophie Turner (third row, third right) The Duchess looked serious as she applauded a point during Serena Williams' match against Russian unseeded player Elena Vesnina Rusedski said after meeting her: 'She talked about George, her little boy, playing tennis.' Asked what she said, Rusedski replied: 'He's got a racket and he enjoys playing tennis, and obviously she plays with William.

So they obviously enjoy the sport very much.' The former British number one, said Kate did not say anything about how the young prince is shaping up as a player, but he added: 'As long as he is enjoying it at this age that’s all that matters, really. 'It’s too young to know what’s going to happen for the future, but it’s one of those sports for life.' He added: 'She was very friendly. I think everyone was delighted to meet her today at Wimbledon and she’s obviously a great ambassador for the country.' Kate will be introduced to staff at the All England Club before watching the tennis from the Royal Box on Centre Court The Duchess looked pleased to be introduced to ball boys and girls (left to right) Dominic Barnaby, Olivia Mallett, Thomas Morais and Anissa Mayouf ahead of taking her seat on Centre Court The Duchess looked in great spirits on her first visit to Wimbledon of the year.

Her parents Carole and Michael and sister Pippa have already put in an appearance this week The Duchess of Cambridge meets Oracene Price, the mother of Venus and Serena Williams The Duchess of Cambridge meets ball boys and girls, from left, Dominic Barnaby, Olivia Mallett, Thomas Morais and Anissa Mayouf, during a visit to the Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, London Today the Duchess opened up about playing tennis against Prince William, admitting that it can be frustrating because he is left-handed The Duchess also had a word of encouragement for Andy Murray’s coach, Ivan Lendl. Lendl said Kate apologised for not having seen any of Murray’s Wimbledon matches so far, but asked him to pass on a message to the Scot, saying: 'She said to wish him the best.' And Lendl said Murray’s quarter-final against Jo-Wilfried Tsonga on Wednesday was 'the best I have seen Tsonga play'. The Duchess also chatted with wheelchair players Gordon Reid and Louise Hunt, who are playing in the inaugural wheelchair singles event at Wimbledon. The Duchess chatted to Oracence Price who is supporting her daughter's Serena and Venus.

In the end only Serena went through to the finals after beating her Russian opponent The Duchess of Cambridge meets British tennis star Greg Rusedski who played for Canada before his retirement in 2007 during a visit to the Lawn Tennis Championships The Duchess of Cambridge was accompanied to her seat in the Royal Box by the Chairman of the All England Lawn Tennis Club, Philip Brook who also showed the Duchess of Cornwall around last week The keen tennis fan clapped as action got underway at SW19. She arrived at the famous grounds alone, despite Prince William attending on previous occasions and sat alongside Gill Brook (left) Barry Gibb and his wife Linda were seated behind the Duchess in the Royal Box The Duchess smiles enthusiastically as she takes in the action on Centre Court (left). As a keen tennis fan she was no doubt enjoying the opportunity to take in the women's semi finals at the most exciting tournament of the year Kate questioned Reid about his preparations for the tournament, asking him if he prefers grass or other surfaces, and told him it was 'really great, amazing' that the singles event is now in the Championships. And when Reid told her he was a left-hander, she said: 'My husband is left-handed as well.

It’s so frustrating playing him.' Before making her way to the Royal Box, Kate met Major Alan McTaggart, who is working at his fifth Championships and is the officer in charge of the 350 staff at this year’s Wimbledon. She also met RAF Warrant Officer Class One David Knights, the service stewards office manager, and Chief Petty Officer Angie Whitehorn, who has served in the Navy for 27 years and is working at her seventh Championships. The Duchess looked animated as she got into the spirit of things as she watched Serena Williams against Elena Vesnina. She sat alongside Philip Brook and Dame Maggie Smith was also in the crowd behind the chairman of the AELTC Today the Duchess was typically animated, clapping and nervously gritting her teeth and gasping as the semi final between Serena Williams and Russia's Elena Vesnina got underway.

She sat alongside Gill Brook, wife of the chairman of the AELTC As the sun came out, Kate shielded her eyes with a pair of dark Ray Bans sunglasses The Duchess was also introduced to Detective Chief Superintendent Stuart Macleod, who has planned the police operations at Wimbledon and retires on the last day of the tournament, and fire crew manager Lucia Mancuso, from Battersea fire station, who is the head of fire patrol at the Championships. After the meet and greet, the Duchess waved to fans as she made her way to the Royal Box to take her seat, accompanied by the Chairman of the All England Lawn Tennis Club, Philip Brook who also showed the Duchess of Cornwall around last week. Sitting behind the Duchess was Bee Gees star Barry Gibb, who evoked memories of his 1970s disco heyday in a shiny blue and black jacket and sparkling black trousers. His wife Linda gave a nod to the players' outfits in a white trouser suit and top.

The Duchess is welcomed to the Royal Box by Gill Brook who looked elegant in a simple blue dress Kate today hinted that Prince George could be a future Wimbledon star, revealing that he loves playing tennis and has his own racket The Duchess of Cambridge meets armed forces personnel as she arrives at Wimbledon for her first visit of the year. Her parents and sister Pippa put in an appearance earlier this week The tennis fan, who plays against Prince William, looked delighted to be visiting the iconic SW19, the day after she presented the Art Fund Prize at the Natural History Museum Philip Brook sat to the left of the Duchess, while his blonde wife Gill - who looked elegant in a simple blue dress - sat to her right. Downton Abbey star Dame Maggie Smith was also spotted in the crowd nearby. The Duchess is known for getting in to the spirit of things at sporting events, and struggles to maintain a poker face during tense moment. Today she was typically animated, clapping and nervously gritting her teeth and gasping as the semi final between Serena Williams and Russia's Elena Vesnina got underway.

Kate first wore the colour block dress on a visit to Sydney Opera House with Prince William during the couple's tour of Australia in 2014 The Duchess's sister, Pippa Middleton, soaked up the action at Wimbledon on Wednesday, watching the play with her boyfriend James Matthews, brother of Made In Chelsea star Spencer Matthews. Kate's parents, Michael and Carole Middleton, were also at the All England Club. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have been regular visitors to Wimbledon in recent years. more videos Duchess of Cambridge's parents prepare to join Kate, William and George in Mustique | Royal | News | Daily Express ROYAL Duchess of Cambridge's parents prepare to join Kate, William and George in Mustique THE Duchess of Cambridge's parents have been spotted outside an airport as they prepare to join the rest of their family on a luxury Caribbean island.

12:47, Mon, Jan 26, 2015 GETTY/NC Carole and Michael Middleton are understood to be on their way to Mustique It is believed that Carole and Michael Middleton will join the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and adorable Prince George for two weeks on the paradise island of Mustique, where Carole will celebrate her 60th birthday on January 31. Prince William, the pregnant Duchess, and 18-month-old George were spotted changing planes at St Lucia last Thursday as they made their way to the picturesque island. Kate's parents stuck to casual attire as they made their way through a British airport earlier today. Carole appeared fresh and fashionable as she approached her significant birthday, sporting dark pixie boots, a casual black jacket and blue skinny jeans. Michael, who was carrying a large trolley of luggage, was spotted wearing beige trousers and a smart sports jacket.

NC They are thought to be joining their daughter Kate and grandson Prince George NC Carole sported dark pixie boots, a casual black jacket and blue skinny jeans NC Michael was spotted wearing beige trousers and a smart sports jacket The family, including Kate's siblings Pippa and James, are understood to be staying in a £13,300 per week luxury villa. The Middletons, who visit Mustique every year, have previously stayed at Villa Aurora which boasts five household staff, a 45ft swimming pool, private rock pool and sun deck. Prince George is understood to have been "impeccably behaved" on the nine-hour British Airways flight last week, according to fellow passengers. GETTY The couple will join their pregnant daughter Kate and adorable grandson Prince George The well-travelled tot and his parents are believed to have flown by first-class to St Lucia before switching to a private plane which flew them to Mustique. However, this is not the first time that Prince George has made the 4,287 mile trip to the Caribbean. He flew to Mustique last year and has also clocked up air miles by travelling to Australia and New Zealand on tour.

His mother, the Duchess of Cambridge, is around six months pregnant with her second child and is due to give birth in late April. Related articles Duke and Duchess of Cambridge announce they are expecting first baby | UK news | The Guardian Duke and Duchess of Cambridge announce they are expecting first baby Duchess taken to the King Edward VII hospital in central London, suffering from very acute morning sickness The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have ended months of intense speculation by announcing the pregnancy. Photograph: Ben Stansall/AFP/Getty Images Monday 3 December 2012 17.57 EST First published on Monday 3 December 2012 17.57 EST Close This article is 4 years old The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge ended months of intense speculation by announcing that they are expecting their first child – one that will instantly become third in line to the throne. But they were forced to share their news earlier than hoped, even with members of their own family, because of the duchess's admission to hospital on Monday.

News that the duchess is in the "very early stages" of pregnancy was officially released after she was taken to the King Edward VII hospital in central London, suffering from hyperemesis gravidarun – very acute morning sickness. It is understood that she is less than 12 weeks pregnant, but officials were forced to go public because of fears that her hospitalisation would fuel concerns over her health. The Queen, Prince Charles and other members of the royal family were only told about the pregnancy on Monday. The duchess was staying with her parents, Carole and Michael Middleton, in Bucklebury, Berkshire, when she became unwell. She was driven to the hospital by private car by Prince William , who stayed with her until he left at 8.30pm. St James's Palace said: "The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are very pleased to announce that the Duchess of Cambridge is expecting a baby. "The duchess was admitted this afternoon to King Edward VII hospital in central London with hyperemesis gravidarum.

As the pregnancy is in its very early stages, her royal highness is expected to stay in hospital for several days and will require a period of rest thereafter." Hyperemesis gravidarum is a rare condition causing severe vomiting during pregnancy, which can cause dehydration, weight loss and a build-up of toxins in the blood or urine. It requires supplementary hydration and nutrients and affects about 3.5 out of 1,000 pregnant women. Members of both families were said to be delighted at news that the couple are to be parents. It will be the Queen's third great-grandchild, but it will be the first time in almost 120 years that a serving monarch will experience the birth of a great grandchild in direct succession to the throne. In 1894, Queen Victoria, who reigned until 1901, became great-grandmother to Edward VIII. He later abdicated over his relationship with Wallis Simpson. It will be a first grandchild for Prince Charles, and also for the duchess's parents.

A proposed radical shakeup to the monarchy's rules of succession means this latest member of the royal family will become third in line to the throne regardless of its gender or that of the duchess's future children. Until such changes, a female heir could have been superseded by a younger, male heir. The birth will push Prince Harry down to fourth place in the line of succession. Harry, who is serving in Afghanistan as an Apache helicopter co-pilot gunner, is believed to have been informed of the news by email. Graphic: new line of succession Photograph: Graphic Speaking on Monday outside No 10, David Cameron described it as "absolutely wonderful news" and said the couple would be "absolutely brilliant parents". The prime minister said he had been informed shortly before the public announcement. "I got a little note coming into a meeting I was having and I found it quite difficult to keep it to myself," he said. The Labour party leader, Ed Miliband, tweeted: "Fantastic news for Kate, William and the country.

A royal baby is something the whole nation will celebrate." William's uncle, Earl Spencer, brother of Diana, Princess of Wales, welcomed the announcement: "It is wonderful news and I am thrilled for them both." In Scotland, where the couple are officially known as the Earl and Countess of Strathearn, the first minister, Alex Salmond, sent "warmest congratulations" and "sincere best wishes". "Everyone in Scotland will join me in wishing the couple the very best as they prepare for the birth of their first child," he said. The archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, who conducted the couple's wedding ceremony, said: "The whole nation will want to join in celebrating this wonderful news. We wish the duchess the best of health and happiness in the months ahead." One area of speculation is over what surname the child will take. William uses the name Wales professionally in the armed forces and is Prince William of Wales, taking the name from his father's title of Prince of Wales. In that fashion, his children might use Cambridge on occasion. It is also likely that if the couple have a son, the baby would one day also be Prince of Wales, although that is not automatic.

Another name legally used by senior royals descended from the Duke of Edinburgh is Mountbatten-Windsor. The duchess, whose last public engagement was at her old prep school, Pangbourne in Berkshire, on Friday, has cancelled a number of engagements she was due to undertake this week. Teachers and pupils at the duchess's old school, where she showed off her hockey skills and then had lunch, said they had "no inkling" of her pregnancy. Royal births are usually celebrated with a royal salute of 41 guns and with an official notice attached to the railings of Buckingham Palace, but the news is also likely to be officially posted on the monarchy's websites, on Facebook and Twitter accounts. When William was born in June 1982, thousands of people gathered outside Buckingham Palace to wait for the announcement. During her pregnancy, it is likely the duchess will be attended to by the Queen's gynaecologist, who is currently Alan Farthing, the former fiance of the murdered television presenter Jill Dando. Protecting their child's privacy will be of paramount importance to the duke and duchess.

But, with their baby destined to wear the crown one day, there is likely to be an acceptance that media will be given access, especially on milestone occasions such as the first day at school. The pregnancy will be seen by royal aides, and fans, as an appropriate and fitting end to the Queen's diamond jubilee year. Since their marriage in April 2011, there has been daily speculation over whether Catherine was pregnant. Photographs have been analysed and rumours have made magazine covers across the globe. One of the latest fortuitously speculated on whether her recent adoption of a flick-fringe hairstyle was indicative of an imminent announcement. Last week the duke gave his own clue on a visit to Cambridge when he was handed a romper suit featuring a picture of a helicopter and the slogan "Daddy's little co-pilot". The duke said: "I'll keep that." Announcing the proposed abolition of an ancient rules of primogeniture in October 2011, Cameron said the 16 Commonwealth countries where the Queen is head of state had agreed to give female royals the same rights of succession as their brothers.

William Hague, the foreign secretary, told ITV's The Agenda programme last night: "They [the other countries] didn't object but they all have their different legislative procedures and in some countries, because they have to change the constitution, other people can suggest other changes to the constitution. It's not as straightforward as it looks but clearly this has to be done quickly." Nick Clegg said the government was "working right now" to "put the finishing touches to legislation which will update the very old-fashioned rules of succession, which mean that if they have a baby girl, regardless of whether the baby girl then has younger brothers in the future, she will be able to succeed to the throne.

"So it's a very exciting day, but also we're making sure that if it is a baby girl, she can be our queen." After a year-and-a-half of marriage, Prince William and Kate Middleton are expecting their first baby Published: 3 Dec 2012 William and Kate's firstborn child will be third in line to throne, whether they are a boy or a girl, after a change in laws of succession Published: 4 Dec 2012 Government rushes to end discrimination against female royals as Duchess of Cambridge spends second day in hospital Published: 4 Dec 2012 As the Duchess of Cambridge receives hospital treatment, global news crews begin intense coverage of pregnancy and beyond Published: 4 Dec 2012

Question: What are the first names of the parents of Kate, Duchess of Cambridge?
Answer: Carole and Michael