William and Kate leave hospital – 23 July 2013
Following the birth of their son yesterday, this evening William and Kate left the Lindo Wing of St Mary’s Hospital and drove the short distance to Kensington Palace.
Here’s how the news developed on Twitter:
Prince of Wales 'You'll see in a minute' – I do like a man who knows how to tease next news item. #RoyalBaby
— Shelagh Fogarty (@ShelaghFogarty) July 23, 2013
Prince Charles has hinted William Kate and their son may be leaving hospital soon.
— Peter Hunt (@BBCPeterHunt) July 23, 2013
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and their baby are expected to leave hospital later this evening – @BBCPeterHunt
— Breaking News UK (@BreakingNewsUK) July 23, 2013
Kens Palace : Their Royal Highnesses would like to reiterate their thanks to the hospital for the care and treatment they have all received.
— Peter Hunt (@BBCPeterHunt) July 23, 2013
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and their son will travel home to Kensington Palace.
— Clarence House (@ClarenceHouse) July 23, 2013
William and Kate will come out with their baby in their arms ; pose for photographs; and answer a few questions.
— Peter Hunt (@BBCPeterHunt) July 23, 2013
They will then go back in; place their son in a car seat; and leave for Kensington Palace.
— Peter Hunt (@BBCPeterHunt) July 23, 2013
Oh hurry up! I've got things to do, people to see. #royalbaby
— Shelagh Fogarty (@ShelaghFogarty) July 23, 2013
As we all wait for Baby Cambridge appearance, spare a thought for the 10 babies a day born #Zaatari refugee camp in Jordan #UNHCR
— Shelagh Fogarty (@ShelaghFogarty) July 23, 2013
Before they leave the private Lindo Wing. William and Kate will say good bye to the senior medical teams. #RoyalBaby
— Peter Hunt (@BBCPeterHunt) July 23, 2013
Thinking you might give the "Royal Baby: Live from the Lindo Wing" DVD a miss
— VeryBritishProblems (@SoVeryBritish) July 23, 2013
The Cambridges will leave in five minutes.
— Peter Hunt (@BBCPeterHunt) July 23, 2013
Royal cars arrived at hospital
— Peter Hunt (@BBCPeterHunt) July 23, 2013
Royal protection officer has got leather elbow patches. Presumably goes undercover as a geography teacher
— Adam Parsons (@AdamParsons1) July 23, 2013
I've spent more time looking at this door over the last few days… pic.twitter.com/TtAqgOvxcH
— Sophie Flowers (@Flowers_S) July 23, 2013
“@rachelburden: 'Its a bit like waiting for Mandela to come of prison. Or the Mary Rose.' #mymum #royababy” @irishmammies
— Shelagh Fogarty (@ShelaghFogarty) July 23, 2013
This is a lovely door. #royalbaby
— Phil Bray (@PhilBray) July 23, 2013
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge emerge from hospital with the royal baby http://t.co/3Qvbo6QRUY
— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) July 23, 2013
They're here! The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge with their son on the steps of the Lindo Wing #RoyalBaby pic.twitter.com/GAFJrmCsNT
— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) July 23, 2013
Prince William on newborn son: 'He's got a good pair of lungs on him' – Live video
— Breaking News UK (@BreakingNewsUK) July 23, 2013
The Duchess of Cambridge: "It was very emotional, it is such a special time". #RoyalBabyBoy
— Clarence House (@ClarenceHouse) July 23, 2013
"We're still working on a name," says Duke of Cambridge as #RoyalBaby leaves hospital in London http://t.co/b9acO29lDm
— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) July 23, 2013
First picture as Duke & Duchess of Cambridge leave hospital with #RoyalBaby http://t.co/c4XQIFLhx2 & pic.twitter.com/pzcoOSJtN0
— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) July 23, 2013
William must have practiced that car seat business. It takes the average mum & dad 17 minutes to install successfully #RoyalBaby
— Dan Walker (@mrdanwalker) July 23, 2013
I've come over all patriotic #RoyalBaby
— Chrissy Speer (@ChrissyAs) July 23, 2013
Prince William changed his son's first nappy.
— Peter Hunt (@BBCPeterHunt) July 23, 2013
Prince William jokes that his one day old child already has more hair than his father.
— Peter Hunt (@BBCPeterHunt) July 23, 2013
VIDEO: "It's such a special time," says Duchess of Cambridge as #RoyalBaby leaves hospital http://t.co/bjnDTlsRKv & pic.twitter.com/qo70mqsiJp
— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) July 23, 2013
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge leave hospital with their baby son #RoyalBabyBoy pic.twitter.com/kPyTcNemnV
— Clarence House (@ClarenceHouse) July 23, 2013
First photos seem to show #RoyalBaby awake and stretching http://t.co/uLRaW6syTw (PA) pic.twitter.com/vHYHfwwcbN
— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) July 23, 2013
You'll never drive more carefully than when you drive your first born home from hospital #RoyalBaby
— Paul Baker (@maidbloke) July 23, 2013
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