A new princess – 2 May 2015
Following a brief labour, the Duchess of Cambridge gave birth to a daughter this morning, a sister for Prince George.
Here’s how the day unfolded on Twitter:
The Duchess of Cambridge is in labour and has been admitted to the private Lindo Wing at London's St Mary's hospital. #RoyalBaby
— Peter Hunt (@BBCPeterHunt) May 2, 2015
HRH The Duchess of Cambridge was admitted at 06.00hrs to St Maryโs Hospital, Paddington, London and is in the early stages of labour.
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) May 2, 2015
#RoyalBaby on its way as Kate Middleton goes into labour – live updates: http://t.co/600yuk0rW3 pic.twitter.com/0VGqoKqoRp
— Telegraph News (@TelegraphNews) May 2, 2015
My best wishes to the Duchess of Cambridge, who is having her second child today. The whole country will wish her well.
— David Cameron (@David_Cameron) May 2, 2015
William is with Kate at the private Lindo Wing. At times of birth, George V used to sit and read Pilgrim's Progress. #RoyalBaby
— Peter Hunt (@BBCPeterHunt) May 2, 2015
Kate Middleton is in labour at a London hospital with her second child http://t.co/kkwKSpBIuh pic.twitter.com/Cexzsb7LpL
— Mashable (@mashable) May 2, 2015
Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge was safely delivered of a daughter at 8.34am.
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) May 2, 2015
The Duchess of Cambridge has given birth to a baby girl. #RoyaBaby
— Peter Hunt (@BBCPeterHunt) May 2, 2015
It's a girl!
— Andrew Neil (@afneil) May 2, 2015
The baby was delivered at 08.34 weighing 8lbs 3oz. #RoyalBaby
— Peter Hunt (@BBCPeterHunt) May 2, 2015
Congratulations to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on the birth of their baby girl. I'm absolutely delighted for them.
— David Cameron (@David_Cameron) May 2, 2015
How nice! ๐ #RoyalBaby pic.twitter.com/5hjlSLxzrK
— Andrew Burdett ู (@AndrewBurdett1) May 2, 2015
Congratulations to The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on the safe arrival of their daughter. #RoyalBaby.
— RBWM (@RBWM) May 2, 2015
Royal family tree: New #RoyalBaby will be 4th in line to the throne http://t.co/STXScxmn6p pic.twitter.com/87dExBDZyY
— BBC News Graphics (@BBCNewsGraphics) May 2, 2015
The #RoyalBaby birth has been officially confirmed http://t.co/600yuk0rW3 pic.twitter.com/bQLHUcMTMH
— Telegraph News (@TelegraphNews) May 2, 2015
Latest updates after Duchess of Cambridge gives birth to baby girl #RoyalBaby http://t.co/JGTlPg5s2S pic.twitter.com/OnU13taYyz
— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) May 2, 2015
Huge congratulations to the Duke & Duchess of Cambridge on the birth of their baby girl. I know Londoners will join me in wishing them well.
— Boris Johnson (@MayorofLondon) May 2, 2015
The detail: #RoyalBaby pic.twitter.com/UVrIN4cnpO
— Peter Hunt (@BBCPeterHunt) May 2, 2015
Grandfather Prince Charles & Camilla "absolutely delighted" at birth of #RoyalBaby http://t.co/SaO1JO5Qhk pic.twitter.com/JL6DcUtv23
— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) May 2, 2015
Many congratulations to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on their happy news. http://t.co/xcT26VtN2s
— Andrew Burdett ู (@AndrewBurdett1) May 2, 2015
Prince William "very happy" at birth of daughter as he leaves hospital http://t.co/u74y9NGzNe #RoyalBaby pic.twitter.com/hXoLkSGjag
— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) May 2, 2015
Prince William returns to St Mary's Hospital with Prince George http://t.co/ILnnANztqq #RoyalBaby pic.twitter.com/afYAFebEb4
— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) May 2, 2015
Prince William and George wave as they go into the hospital to meet the new princess http://t.co/jzGNxNZqMe pic.twitter.com/Hq1nCAEXFs
— Mashable (@mashable) May 2, 2015
Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and their daughter will leave hospital this evening. Prince George has already gone. #RoyalBaby
— Peter Hunt (@BBCPeterHunt) May 2, 2015
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge emerge with their new arrival! http://t.co/600yuk0rW3 pic.twitter.com/CahTjv3CaM
— Telegraph News (@TelegraphNews) May 2, 2015
William and Kate introduce their newborn, the Princess of Cambridge, to the world http://t.co/xjcCtfJLyR pic.twitter.com/9hFwIqHmMa
— Mashable (@mashable) May 2, 2015
Royal couple leave hospital, with Catherine carrying their baby daughter http://t.co/3N4qhpq2ZU #RoyalBaby pic.twitter.com/D9MW0tJWTE
— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) May 2, 2015
#WelcomeToTheFamily pic.twitter.com/tTJD4wU5QY
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) May 2, 2015
Tomorrow's Daily Telegraph front page: "A sister for George!" pic.twitter.com/aWpiGCQwyA
— Telegraph News (@TelegraphNews) May 2, 2015
Sun on Sunday front page Sleeping cutie #tomorrowspaperstoday #bbcpapers #RoyalBaby pic.twitter.com/0A2pIPOckD
— Nick Sutton (@suttonnick) May 2, 2015
Sunday Mirror front page: Sleeping cutie #tomorrowspaperstoday #bbcpapers #RoyalBaby pic.twitter.com/w9t3GDrxsj
— Nick Sutton (@suttonnick) May 2, 2015
Sunday People front page: Princess and the glee #tomorrowspaperstoday #bbcpapers #RoyalBaby pic.twitter.com/OnMUE9hLsE
— Nick Sutton (@suttonnick) May 2, 2015
Sunday Times front page: The new people's princess #tomorrowspaperstoday #bbcpapers #RoyalBaby pic.twitter.com/efoeHRQJSP
— Nick Sutton (@suttonnick) May 2, 2015
Sunday Post front page: She's our baby girl #tomorrowspaperstoday #bbcpapers #royalbaby pic.twitter.com/ueyRLZ98gG
— Nick Sutton (@suttonnick) May 2, 2015
Mail on Sunday front page: Wasn't she worth the wait, Kate! #tomorrowspaperstoday #bbcpapers #RoyalBaby pic.twitter.com/5lg0kPheUh
— Nick Sutton (@suttonnick) May 2, 2015
a baby girl is born like any other child.. oblivious that the whole world is watching her… #micropoetry #RoyalBaby
— Phil Bray (@PhilBray) May 3, 2015
You can see more tweets from the day on my friend Andrew Burdett’s site.
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