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PRINCE George and Princess Charlotte were all smiles as they arrived to meet their newborn brother in hospital.

The royal siblings walked hand-in-hand with dad Prince William as they arrived to the Lindo Wing of St. Mary's Hospital in London to meet the newest addition to the Royal family.

Prince George and Princess Charlotte hold dad Prince William's hand as they arrive at
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Prince George and Princess Charlotte hold their dad's hand as they arrive at St Mary's HospitalCredit: Getty - Contributor

Confident Charlotte, 2, smiled and waved enthusiastically to the cameras as she walked up the steps to the £10,000-a-night maternity ward this afternoon.

Prince George, 4, arrived dressed in school uniform appearing more wary of the world's media.

It is the first time in history that a boy will not precede his older sister in line of the succession, with Princess Charlotte remaining fourth, behind brother George but in front of her new brother.

While the royal siblings visited their mum and newborn brother in hospital their grandmother Carole Middleton was snapped buying potential baby supplies in nearby west-London.

The royal siblings play to the cameras
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The royal siblings smile and wave to the world's media as they arrive to meet their newborn brotherCredit: Getty - Contributor
The pair were on their way to meet their younger brother born at 11:01am today
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The pair were on their way to meet their younger brother born at 11:01amCredit: AP:Associated Press
Two-year-old Charlotte appeared confident and at ease in front of the world's press
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Two-year-old Charlotte appeared confident and at ease in front of the world's pressCredit: Getty - Contributor
She waves to photographers moments before meeting her younger brother for the first time
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She waves to photographers moments before meeting her younger brother for the first timeCredit: Paul Edwards - The Sun
Dressed in school uniform Prince George appeared more weary of the paps
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Dressed in his school uniform Prince George appeared more wary of the photographersCredit: Paul Edwards - The Sun
The four-year-old held on to his dad's hand earlier today
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The four-year-old held on to his dad's hand earlier todayCredit: Paul Edwards - The Sun

Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge, gave birth to the healthy baby boy weighing 8lbs, 7oz at 11:01am.

The royal family are said to be delighted with the news, with the Queen having been informed of the arrival of the fifth-in-line to the throne.

Prince George seen holding onto the car door before the short walk to the hospital
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Prince George seen holding onto the car door before the short walk to the hospitalCredit: PA:Press Association
The trip was the four-year-old's second visit to the hospital having previously visited in 2015 for Princess Charlotte's birth
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The trip was the four-year-old's second visit to the hospital having previously visited in 2015 for Princess Charlotte's birthCredit: Getty - Contributor
The royal toddler wore a floral blue dress with a navy cardigan and matching hairband on her way to hospital
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The royal toddler wore a floral blue dress with a navy cardigan and matching hairband on her way to hospitalCredit: Paul Edwards - The Sun
A confident Princess Charlotte waves back to the camera as she walks up the steps to the maternity ward
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A confident Princess Charlotte waves to the camera as she walks up the steps to the maternity wardCredit: EPA
The two-year-old turns her head towards the cameras as she prepares to enter the maternity ward
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The two-year-old turns her head towards the cameras walks alongside her dad and older brotherCredit: Getty Images - Getty
The Princess gives an adorable wave to the press
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The Princess gives an adorable wave to the pressCredit: Getty - Contributor
It is the first time in history that a boy will not precede his older sister in line of the succession
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It is the first time in history that a boy will not precede his older sister in line of the successionCredit: Getty Images - Getty

 

Speculation now surrounds what the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will name their third child with the likes of Arthur and Philip among the bookies favourites.

In a statement, Kensington Palace said: "Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge was safely delivered of a son at 1101hrs.

The Duke and Duchess later appeared on the steps of the maternity ward with their newborn son
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The Duke and Duchess later appeared on the steps of the maternity ward with their newborn sonCredit: PA:Press Association
The royal pair are yet to name their royal tot
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The royal pair are yet to name their royal totCredit: PA:Press Association
The adorable tot was shown off to the country and the world
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The adorable tot was shown off to the country and the worldCredit: PA:Press Association

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"The baby weighs 8lbs 7oz.

"The Duke of Cambridge was present for the birth. Her Royal Highness and her child are both doing well."

They 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."

Duchess of Cambridge introduces new baby in similar clothing to those worn by Princess Diana when she introduced Prince Harry

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