Duke And Duchess Of Cambridge Welcome Royal Baby Number 3

The Duchess of Cambridge has given birth to a baby boy.

Kensington Palace announced that the Duchess of Cambridge had gone into the early stages of labour on Monday morning (23 April). At 11.01 hours, an - as of yet, unnamed - baby boy was delivered safely.

The Duke of Cambridge was present for the birth at the Lindo Wing of St Mary's hospital in west London and the baby weighed 8lbs 7oz.

The new baby is the couple's third child after George, four, and two-year-old Charlotte, and is fifth in line to the throne.

Here are all the lovely pictures from the build-up and immediate aftermath of the birth outside the hospital.

This article original appeared on Harper's BAZAAR US. 

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The couple leave the hospital hand-in-hand, with their new arrival safely wrapped up in a car seat, before driving home to Kensington Palace.

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The press set up camp outside the hospital on April 9, 2018.

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Crowd barriers are put up opposite the Lindo Wing in preparation for the duchess going into labour.

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Royal fans pose with dolls outside the Lindo Wing after hearing the news that the duchess has gone into labour.

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Royal fans wait eagerly outside the Lindo Wing.

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A royal fan waits to welcome the new arrival.

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Photographers and journalists gather outside the Lindo Wing after Kensington Palace confirms that Kate has been admitted to hospital.

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A police officer guards the entrance to the Lindo Wing on 23 April.

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An aircraft tows a sign with the royal baby odds above St Mary's Hospital.

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A town crier announces the news that the Duchess of Cambridge has given birth to a baby boy.

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The certificate was signed by the medical staff who assisted during the birth.

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The official notice of the birth is placed on an easel in the forecourt of Buckingham Palace, as is tradition.

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He waved to the waiting crowds of fans, press and photographers before jumping in his car.

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A smiling Duke of Cambridge leaves the Lindo Wing to collect George and Charlotte from school.

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Princess Charlotte waves at the press and supporters as she makes her way into the hospital with her father and brother George.

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Prince George was wearing his school uniform, while Princess Charlotte wore a blue printed summer dress and navy cardigan.

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Prince George and Princess Charlotte join their father to meet their new baby brother at the Lindo Wing.

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The couple seemed happy and relaxed as they waved to the crowds and cameras.

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Kate wore a bright red Jenny Packham dress with a white lace collar.

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The new prince will be fifth in line to the throne.

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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge appear on the steps of the Lindo Wing with their new son.

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