Royal baby: Duchess of Cambridge gives birth to daughter - BBC News BBC News Royal baby: Duchess of Cambridge gives birth to daughter 2 May 2015 Media captionPrince William and son Prince George waved to crowds before entering hospital The Duchess of Cambridge has given birth to a girl, Kensington Palace has announced. 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. The couple and their daughter will leave hospital on Saturday evening. They will travel home to Kensington Palace, where Prince George has now returned. In a statement, Kensington Palace said: "Their Royal Highnesses would like to thank all staff at the hospital for the care and treatment they have all received. "They would also like to thank everyone for their warm wishes." As he left the hospital briefly to pick up his son, Prince William told the waiting crowds the couple were "very happy".

Both Catherine and her daughter are "doing well", Kensington Palace said. The name of the baby will be announced in due course. For live updates click here and for the royal baby special report, click here . The Prince of Wales, who had earlier said he was hoping for a grand-daughter, and the Duchess of Cornwall said they were "absolutely delighted". Image copyright PA Image caption An official notice was placed on an easel at Buckingham Palace - it will be there for 24 hours Image copyright PA Image caption People are queuing outside Buckingham Palace for a glimpse of the easel Image copyright AP Image caption Cameras are focused on the door of the Lindo wing Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Prince William plants a kiss on his son's head before taking him inside the hospital to visit his baby sister Image copyright Reuters Image caption It is the first time Prince George has been officially seen in public in the UK since he left the same hospital as a newborn in 2013 The duchess had been admitted to the private Lindo Wing at St Mary's Hospital in Paddington, west London, at 06:00 BST. The birth announcement came just after 11:00 BST.

The statement from Kensington Palace added: "The Queen, the Duke of Edinburgh, the Prince of Wales, the Duchess of Cornwall, Prince Harry and members of both families have been informed and are delighted with the news." The latest royal joins the line of succession behind her grandfather Prince Charles, father Prince William and brother Prince George, who was born at the same hospital in July 2013. The princess is the Queen's fifth great-grandchild. Outside the Lindo Wing: Henrietta McMicking, BBC News Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Crowds began gathering after it was announced Catherine was in labour Hundreds of well-wishers have gathered outside St Mary's Hospital to catch a first glimpse of the new princess. Some are seasoned royal watchers. Margaret Tyler, 71 from Wembley, north-west London, has been waiting for the last 11 days: "But no nights, I'm too old for that now". Meanwhile, Ash decided to bring his young daughter Ankita to mark the historic event. "We moved to London from the US nine years ago," he said.

"I wanted to go and see Will and Kate's wedding but my wife thought I was mad." There has been lots of speculation about a name from small girls in the crowd, from Disney-inspired Belle and Ariel to Alex, Stella and Rose. And everyone wants a selfie with Tony Appleton, who runs a care home in Chelmsford, Essex, but has been a town crier for 30 years and stood on the steps of the Lindo wing to announce the news. Image copyright Royal Navy Image caption The Royal Navy posted this celebratory picture by the crew of HMS Lancaster Image caption The BT Tower in London welcomed the news Prime Minister David Cameron tweeted : "Congratulations to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on the birth of their baby girl. I'm absolutely delighted for them." Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg tweeted that he and his wife Miriam wished the family "all the best". And Labour leader Ed Miliband wrote : "Congratulations to the duke and duchess on the birth of their daughter. Wishing them lots of joy and happiness - and hopefully some sleep!" The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby said: "It's wonderful news that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have a healthy new baby girl.

"Like many here and abroad, I'm delighted for the royal couple on this special day. May God bless them and both of their children with love, health and joy." Image copyright PA Image caption Some fans of the Royal Family have been outside the hospital for days A large number of journalists, photographers and broadcasters had gathered after the announcement that Catherine was in labour. Following the announcement of the birth, standing on the steps of the Lindo Wing, unofficial town crier Tony Appleton told crowds: "We welcome with humble duty the new baby of their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. Media captionUnofficial town crier Tony Appleton on the steps of the Lindo Wing after the birth was announced "The princess is fourth in line to the throne." BBC royal correspondent Daniela Relph said the decision to leave the hospital would ultimately be a medical decision, but the duke and duchess would be acutely aware of the disruption their presence brings to the hospital. There has been much speculation about the princess's name, with Alice being the favourite with several bookmakers. Charlotte, Elizabeth and Diana have also been popular with punters.

Prince George's name was announced two days after his birth, which is a relatively quick turnaround compared with previous royal babies. It was seven days before the name of a newborn Prince William was announced in 1982, and there was a wait of a month following Prince Charles's birth in 1948. Media captionSimon Clemison reports on how the news was broken to the world The new royal will not be overtaken in the line of succession by any future younger brothers. Under new rules which came into force in March, male bias was removed from the succession rules. She will also be known as Princess of Cambridge after a letters patent were issued by the Queen. It declared: "All the children of the eldest son of the Prince of Wales should have and enjoy the style, title and attribute of royal highness with the titular dignity of prince or princess prefixed to their Christian names or with such other titles of honour". And the princess will also be able to marry a Roman Catholic without losing her place in line to the throne.

Why It's Not Princess Catherine - What to Call Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge 8 of Princess Diana's Beauty Secrets So when Diana was married to Charles, her name was Diana, Princess of Wales — despite how popular "Princess Di" was. The Queen ordered her stripped of the royal title upon their divorce. (Camilla Parker-Bowles is technically Camilla, Princess of Wales, Duchess of Cornwall, though she only uses the latter because of the associations.) Catherine won't be Her Royal Highness Catherine, Princess of Wales — until William becomes the Prince of Wales after his father takes the throne. Once Prince William becomes King, she will become Her Majesty Queen Consort Catherine VI. Meet Mrs. Cambridge As for her last name, members of the royal family today can go by their family dynasty, a surname, or just their first name, according to the Royal Family website . Historically, British monarchs were known by the names of the countries over which they ruled or their family dynasty, like the Tudors or Stuarts. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II was born a Windsor, and when she wed Philip Mountbatten, they gave their children the last name Mountbatten-Windsor.

At birth, Prince William was also given the name Wales , the area of which his father Charles, Prince of Wales, "ruled" (in addition to being a Mountbatten-Windsor). As a student at Eton and St. Andrews, he was William Wales; as an RAF pilot, he's referred to as Flight Lieutenant William Wales. But he technically should use Cambridge now. This quirk is because being born a prince or princess is more of a courtesy title (See: Eugenie and Beatrice) and Duke of Cambridge is a more "major" title than being a non-sovereign prince of Wales . So a very casual Kate could go by Catherine Cambridge or Catherine Mountbatten-Windsor, and the same goes for George and Charlotte. Official or not, perhaps the real authority on what to call Kate is this: When registering Prince George's birth , William wrote her name as "Catherine Elizabeth, Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cambridge." (He wrote a slash through married surname.) Job title?

"Princess of the United Kingdom." More from Good Housekeeping: The Duchess of Cambridge | The Royal Family The Duchess of Cambridge Charities and Patronages About The Duchess of Cambridge The Duchess of Cambridge, born Catherine Elizabeth Middleton, married Prince William at Westminster Abbey in April 2011. Their Royal Highnesses have two children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte. The family's official residence is Kensington Palace, but Their Royal Highnesses also spend part of the year living on the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk. As well as undertaking royal duties in support of The Queen, both in the UK and overseas, The Duchess devotes her time to supporting a number of charities and organisations. Children's mental health The Duchess of Cambridge is a committed champion of issues related to children’s mental health and emotional wellbeing. Her Royal Highness has worked to bring wider public attention to the fact that issues facing children today such as addiction, poverty, abuse, neglect, loss and illness of family members, can have a long-lasting and traumatic impact if left unsupported.

In particular she has highlighted the need for open and honest conversations about the subject to try and combat stigma, and also the importance of early intervention mental health support for young people, to tackle these issues at the earliest possible stage, so that children have the brightest possible futures, as they deserve. It is our duty, as parents and as teachers, to give all children the space to build their emotional strength and provide a strong foundation for their future The Duchess of Cambridge Addiction Through her work with Action on Addiction, The Duchess of Cambridge was struck by the fact that children of addicts are twice as likely to go on to become addicts themselves. In 2013, The Duchess of Cambridge launched M-PACT Plus, an initiative to support children, parents and families affected by parental drug and alcohol misuse, with the aim of providing early specialist support to children to prevent these inevitable outcomes. The project involves training school staff to identify children affected by a parent's drug or alcohol misuse. It then brings families together to work with trained practitioners. The project was convened at Her Royal Highnesses request by her own charity The Royal Foundation of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry.

Children's palliative care The Duchess of Cambridge is a committed supporter of children’s hospices and wider palliative care, which provides a vital lifeline to children and families affected by life-limiting conditions. Through her Royal engagements, charitable patronages and in speeches, she has worked to bring wider public attention to the hospice movement, and the holistic services they offer to families. The Duchess of Cambridge has been publicly involved in this area since she became Royal Patron of East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) in January 2012. She has supported their major fundraising efforts to build a new children's hospice The Nook, in Norfolk. Royal patronages The Duchess is Patron of eight organisations, where she feels her support can make a difference. These broadly reflect her interests in supporting the most vulnerable families and young people, promoting opportunities though sport, and showcasing national institutions. As their Royal Patron, The Duchess will back their key projects and initiatives, spotlight their work through her programme of official engagements and where appropriate by convening organisations to work in support of each other.

The Royal Foundation of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry In addition to supporting charities and organisations, The Duchess of Cambridge like her husband and Prince Harry is able to direct her own philanthropic work through The Royal Foundation of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry. The Royal Foundation develops programmes and charitable projects based on the interests of Their Royal Highnesses by working with organisations which are already making a proven impact in their respective fields. The Royal Foundation provides additional investment, mentoring, support and partnerships for these programmes, and lends its own profile and leverage to enhance the effect of their good work. Biography The Duchess of Cambridge became a member of the Royal Family in 2011, upon her marriage to Prince William. Since that time, she has taken on Royal duties in support of The Queen through engagements at home and overseas, alongside a portfolio of charitable work and patronages. The Duchess's charitable work is driven by a personal desire to help make a difference in some key areas, where she feels her support can help. In recent years, The Duchess has drawn attention to the importance of supporting the mental health and emotional wellbeing of children, the impact of addiction on children and families, and the necessary measures to support children suffering from family breakdown.

Early life Catherine Elizabeth Middleton was born to Michael and Carole Middleton at the Royal Berkshire Hospital, Reading, on 9 January 1982. The Duchess is the eldest of three children. The Duchess of Cambridge was christened at the parish church of St. Andrew’s Bradfield in Berkshire on 20 June 1982. In May 1984, at the age of two, The Duchess moved with her family to Amman in Jordan, where her father worked for two and a half years. Her Royal Highness attended a nursery school in Amman from the age of three. Education In September 1986, the Middletons returned to their home in West Berkshire, and Her Royal Highness started at St. Andrew’s School in Pangbourne, where she remained until July 1995. The Duchess went on to Marlborough College in Wiltshire, where she studied Chemistry, Biology and Art at A-level. Her Royal Highness also took part in sport on behalf of the school, playing tennis, hockey and netball and participating in athletics, particularly high jump.

Leaving Marlborough College in July 2000, The Duchess of Cambridge undertook a gap year in which she studied at the British Institute in Florence, undertook a Raleigh International programme in Chile, and crewed on Round the World Challenge boats in the Solent. In 2001, The Duchess enrolled at the University of St. Andrews, Fife, from where she graduated in 2005 with a 2:1 in History of Art. Her Royal Highness continued with her interest in sport at University, playing hockey for the University team. The Duchess first met The Duke of Cambridge when studying at the University. Family life On 29 April 2011, Prince William and Miss Catherine Middleton were married at Westminster Abbey. The couple are now known as The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. They have two children; a son, George Alexander Louis, born on 22 July 2013 and a daughter, Charlotte Elizabeth Diana, born on 2 May 2015. Their official residence is at Kensington Palace. Supporting The Queen The Duchess of Cambridge works in support of The Queen in carrying out Royal duties both at home and overseas.

She has been hugely inspired by the leadership The Queen has provided for over 60 years and will continue to play her part in supporting and celebrating The Queen in the UK and around the Commonwealth wherever possible. The Duchess of Cambridge supports The Queen and the Royal Family in a number of ways. Her Royal Highness regularly undertakes Royal engagements in towns and cities across the United Kingdom, joining The Queen and other members of The Royal Family on occasions. She also plays a full role at annual Royal events. These include: • Garden Parties at Buckingham Palace • Celebrating The Queen's official birthday at Trooping the Colour • Joining members of the Royal Family in welcoming State Visits to the UK • The Remembrance Day ceremony at the Cenotaph in Whitehall, London Remembrance The Duchess of Cambridge joins her husband and members of the Royal Family to lead moments of national commemoration for the two World Wars in Europe. Together The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attended the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings in Arromanches in June 2014 where they met veterans and their families.

They also led the August 2014 services commemorating the centenary of the First World War in Liege, joining Prince Harry at a service in Saint Symphorien cemetery near Mons, Belgium. Royal tours The Duchess of Cambridge has carried out a number of overseas visits with her husband including to Realm and Commonwealth nations on behalf of The Queen, or to undertake an official tour to represent Britain at the request of the Government. The Duchess's first official overseas tour was to Canada in July 2011. For their second tour, in 2012 The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visited Malaysia, Singapore, Solomon Islands and Tuvalu as part of Her Majesty The Queen's Diamond Jubilee year celebrations. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, with Prince George, then visited New Zealand and Australia in Spring 2014, followed by New York in December 2014. The Duke and Duchess will visit India in Spring 2016. National sporting events The Duchess of Cambridge, herself a keen sportswoman, also represents the Royal Family at major national sporting events to reflect the nation's support, in particular when Great Britain is acting as the host nation of a major event.

Along with Prince Harry, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were Official Ambassadors for Team GB and Paralympic GB in the lead up to, and during, the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Again at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow in 2014, Their Royal Highnesses joined the thousands of fans watching the sports at the venues and also meeting the athletes. They joined forces again in 2014 to witness the spectacular Tour de France Grand Depart in Yorkshire, where they signaled the start of the race, and in 2015 supported Prince Harry in his role as President of the Rugby World Cup. The Duchess is a keen tennis fan and also regularly attends the Wimbledon Championships, including the men's final in 2014, and the semi-final in 2015.

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 Royal baby: Catherine gives birth to a girl - CNN.com Photos: Princess Charlotte of Cambridge The Duchess released two photos of Charlotte taken at Anmer Hall in Norfolk, eastern England. Hide Caption 2 of 21 Photos: Princess Charlotte of Cambridge Britain's Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, pose with their two children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte, at Charlotte's christening on Sunday, July 5. Charlotte is fourth in line to the British throne, behind Prince Charles, William and her big brother. Hide Caption Photos: Princess Charlotte of Cambridge Catherine poses with Charlotte after the christening. Hide Caption Photos: Princess Charlotte of Cambridge Prince William and his son pose for a photo after Charlotte's christening. Hide Caption 5 of 21 Photos: Princess Charlotte of Cambridge This family photo was taken after the christening. In the front row, from left, are Prince William, Prince George, Duchess Catherine, Princess Charlotte and Queen Elizabeth II.

In the back row, from left, are Catherine's father, Michael Middleton; her sister, Pippa Middleton; her brother, James Middleton; her mother, Carole Middleton; Prince Charles; Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall; and Prince Philip. Hide Caption Photos: Princess Charlotte of Cambridge Princess Charlotte is pushed in her pram as she leaves the church after her christening. Hide Caption Photos: Princess Charlotte of Cambridge Prince George looks at his sister after the christening. Hide Caption Photos: Princess Charlotte of Cambridge Catherine carries Charlotte as they arrive at church for the christening. Hide Caption Photos: Princess Charlotte of Cambridge The royal family arrives for the christening. Hide Caption 10 of 21 Photos: Princess Charlotte of Cambridge Royal watchers might recognize Prince George's outfit. It's very similar to the one worn by his father, Prince William, when he visited his newborn brother, Prince Harry, on September 16, 1984. Prince William is on the left in the photo above. Prince George is on the right. Hide Caption Photos: Princess Charlotte of Cambridge The royal family arrives for the christening.

Hide Caption 12 of 21 Photos: Princess Charlotte of Cambridge Princess Charlotte is seen with her big brother, Prince George, for the first time in a photo released by Kensington Palace on Saturday, June 6. Hide Caption 13 of 21 Photos: Princess Charlotte of Cambridge William and Catherine present their newborn princess, Charlotte Elizabeth Diana, as they leave St. Mary's Hospital in London on Saturday, May 2. Hide Caption Photos: Princess Charlotte of Cambridge A close-up of the princess in the arms of her mother. Hide Caption 15 of 21 Photos: Princess Charlotte of Cambridge Princess Charlotte in her car safety seat, outside St. Mary's Hospital, on the day of her birth. Hide Caption Photos: Princess Charlotte of Cambridge The prince and princess leave the hospital with their baby daughter. Hide Caption Photos: Princess Charlotte of Cambridge William and Catherine and their newborn princess wave to the media. Hide Caption Photos: Princess Charlotte of Cambridge Well-wishers gather and take photos as the royals leave the hospital. Hide Caption 19 of 21 Photos: Princess Charlotte of Cambridge Prince William and his son wave as they visit the hospital after the announcement of the princess' birth.

Hide Caption 20 of 21 Photos: Princess Charlotte of Cambridge An easel is placed in the forecourt of Buckingham Palace in London to announce the birth of the princess. Hide Caption 1 of 34 Photos: Will and Kate's royal family Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge, Prince George and Prince William talk with U.S. President Barack Obama at Kensington Palace in London on Friday, April 22. Obama visited the royals during his global tour, with stops in Saudi Arabia, Britain and Germany. Hide Caption 2 of 34 Photos: Will and Kate's royal family Prince George gets a boost from some foam blocks for a special family photo. The portrait, featuring the four generations of the House of Windsor, was commissioned by the Royal Mail and will be featured on a series of stamps to commemorate the Queen's 90th birthday. Hide Caption 3 of 34 Photos: Will and Kate's royal family Britain's Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge pose for a photo with their children, Princess Charlotte and Prince George in the French Alps on Thursday, March 3.

Hide Caption 4 of 34 Photos: Will and Kate's royal family Britain's Prince William poses with Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge, and their children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte, during a family Christmas photo released on Friday, December 18. Hide Caption 5 of 34 Photos: Will and Kate's royal family Princess Charlotte plays with a stuffed dog in this photo taken by her mother in early November. Hide Caption Photos: Will and Kate's royal family William and Catherine pose with their children at Charlotte's christening in July. Hide Caption 7 of 34 Photos: Will and Kate's royal family Princess Charlotte is seen with her big brother for the first time in a photo released by Kensington Palace in June. Hide Caption Photos: Will and Kate's royal family William and Catherine present their newborn daughter as they leave a London hospital in May. Hide Caption Photos: Will and Kate's royal family In March, William and Catherine visit a center dedicated to community learning in London. Hide Caption 10 of 34 Photos: Will and Kate's royal family The royal family celebrates Prince George's first birthday with a trip to the Natural History Museum in July 2014.

Hide Caption 11 of 34 Photos: Will and Kate's royal family The royal family waves to a crowd before boarding a plance in Wellington, New Zealand, in April 2014. They went on a three-week tour of Australia and New Zealand. Hide Caption 12 of 34 Photos: Will and Kate's royal family The royal couple attends the Tusk Conservation Awards at the Royal Society in London in September 2013. Hide Caption 13 of 34 Photos: Will and Kate's royal family William and Catherine start an ultra marathon in Holyhead, Wales, in August 2013. It was Catherine's first public appearance since the birth of Prince George. Hide Caption 14 of 34 Photos: Will and Kate's royal family The couple are pictured with their newborn boy, Prince George, in 2013. The new parents released two family photographs taken by Michael Middleton, Catherine's father. Hide Caption 15 of 34 Photos: Will and Kate's royal family The Duke and Duchess and their newborn son depart St. Mary's Hospital in London in July 2013.

Hide Caption 16 of 34 Photos: Will and Kate's royal family In June 2013, William, Catherine and Prince Harry arrive at Westminster Abbey for a celebration marking the 60th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's coronation. Hide Caption 17 of 34 Photos: Will and Kate's royal family In April 2013, Harry, Catherine and William make magic on the set used to depict Diagon Alley in the "Harry Potter" films. Hide Caption 18 of 34 Photos: Will and Kate's royal family The couple attends a St. Patrick's Day parade as they visit Aldershot, England, in March 2013. Hide Caption 19 of 34 Photos: Will and Kate's royal family In September 2012, the couple drank coconut milk from a tree that Queen Elizabeth II planted decades ago in the South Pacific nation of Tuvalu. Hide Caption 20 of 34 Photos: Will and Kate's royal family Catherine and William celebrate during cycling events at the Olympic Games in London in August 2012.

Hide Caption 21 of 34 Photos: Will and Kate's royal family The Queen, William and Catherine stand on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during the finale of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations in June 2012. Hide Caption 22 of 34 Photos: Will and Kate's royal family As part of their charity work, the couple attended a "healthy living cookery session" in London in December 2011. Hide Caption 23 of 34 Photos: Will and Kate's royal family The newly married royal couple watches a rodeo demonstration at a government reception in Calgary, Alberta, in July 2011. Hide Caption Photos: Will and Kate's royal family Catherine shovels soil during a tree-planting ceremony in Ottawa in July 2011. Hide Caption 25 of 34 Photos: Will and Kate's royal family You can feel the love as the happy couple attends a Snowbirds air show during Canada Day celebrations in July 2011. Hide Caption 26 of 34 Photos: Will and Kate's royal family U.S.

President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama meet with the royal couple at Buckingham Palace in May 2011. Hide Caption 27 of 34 Photos: Will and Kate's royal family The newlyweds walk hand in hand from Buckingham Palace the day after their wedding in April 2011. Hide Caption 28 of 34 Photos: Will and Kate's royal family After their wedding on April 29, 2011, the couple drove from Buckingham Palace to Clarence House in a vintage Aston Martin. Hide Caption 29 of 34 Photos: Will and Kate's royal family William and Catherine kiss on the balcony of Buckingham Palace after their wedding ceremony in London. Hide Caption 30 of 34 Photos: Will and Kate's royal family The pair returned to their alma mater in St. Andrews, Scotland, in February 2011. They launched a fundraising campaign for a new scholarship. Hide Caption 31 of 34 Photos: Will and Kate's royal family The couple poses for photographers to mark their engagement in November 2010. Catherine received the engagement ring that belonged to William's late mother, Diana.

Hide Caption 32 of 34 Photos: Will and Kate's royal family The couple cheers on the English rugby team during the Six Nations Championship match in London in February 2007. Hide Caption

Question: What is the first name of the Duchess of Cambridge?
Answer: Catherine