THE Duchess of Cambridge appeared at the steps of the hospital holding her beautiful new-born daughter - just hours after the royal birth.
Proud father Prince William joined Kate at the entrance of the Lindo Wing just after 6pm.
The delighted parents waved to well-wishers who had spent hours camped outside and smiled for photographers.
They returned inside but reappeared minutes later with their daughter in a car seat. William carried her to his Range Rover and placed her in the back seat.
The happy couple made no comment before driving away.
The family headed to Kensington Palace so the royal baby could spend her first night at home.
It was less than 10 hours after the birth but Kate, wearing a yellow top, white skirt and high-heeled shoes, looked happy and healthy.
The family appeared at around 6.15pm today
Prince William, Kate and their baby girl
Kate smiles as she presents her daughter
Baby Princess of Cambridge
William brought the baby out of the hospital in a car seat before placing her in the back seat
Hours earlier the royal hairdresser was reported to have entered the building leading to rumours mother and daughter would be returning home before nightfall.
William, Kate and their daughter left the hospital just two hours after Prince George arrived to meet his new sister.
The little prince waved to the crowds as he arrived at his mother's bedside in the arms of his beaming dad to meet his new sister for the first time.
The adorable prince, wearing a blue jumper like his dad, looked to be in his element as he waved to the crowd from William's arms on the steps of the hospital as the jubilant crowd outside cheered him on.
Kate and William with their daughter [PA]
Prince George arrives at the Lindo Wing with his daddy
The pair got out of a black Range Rover which pulled up outside the hospital to bring them to Kate's bedside, with the adventurous George walking the first few steps before being scooped up in his dad's arms.
He was later taken home for bed and dinner, a spokesman confirmed.
The Duchess of Cambridge gave birth to a little girl weighing 8lbs 3oz at 8.34am.
William earlier revealed he was "very happy" as he made a quick dash to the royal residence to pick up his son.
Crowds of well-wishers whooped and cheered as the elated prince left St Mary's Hospital in Paddington less than seven hours after Kate gave birth to their baby daughter.
Two uniformed police officers stood attentively outside the Lindo Wing as William waved to the crowd which has gathered in jubilation outside the hospital.
The Prince's exit was slightly delayed, thought be due to the fact that he stopped briefly on his way out to chat to members of the medical team who helped out with the birth of his daughter to thank them for their efforts.
Asked how the day had gone, the Prince grinned and replied "very well".
The Duke of Cambridge with his son Prince George as he arrives at the Lindo Wing
Little George was very brave as the press snapped pictures
Clarence House announced the birth to the world in a series of tweets and said that both the Duchess of Cambridge and her baby are "doing well".
The Queen, Prince Charles and Prince Harry have already been informed that the baby is a girl, as have Kate's parents Carole and Michael.
The official royal account tweeted: "Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge was safely delivered of a daughter at 8.34am.
"The Queen, The Duke of Edinburgh, The Prince of Wales & The Duchess of Cornwall, Prince Harry & members of both families have been informed
"The baby weighs 8lbs 3oz. The Duke of Cambridge was present for the birth.
"Her Royal Highness and her child are both doing well."
The Queen wore pink for her new great-granddaughter
The Queen wore pink for her new great-granddaughter
It was announced shortly after her birth that the new princess would be christened this summer before the Queen goes to Balmoral.
Grandparents, the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall spoke for the first time of the birth today.
Clarence House said the royals were "absolutely delighted" at the birth of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's daughter.
Earl Spencer, William's uncle, said his family were "thrilled" by the news.
"It's wonderful news - we are all thrilled for all four of them," he said.
Meanwhile, the Queen was pictured at an official engagement in Richmond, Yorkshire, wearing a fitting pink coat.
The easel placed outside Buckingham Palace annnounced the birth of a girl
The Easel was posted outside Buckingham Palace
Britain's political leaders also took time away from the campaign trail to congratulate the royal couple on the birth of their first daughter.
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."
Labour leader Ed Miliband said: "Congratulations to the Duke and Duchess on the birth of their daughter. Wishing them lots of joy and happiness - and hopefully some sleep!
UKIP's Nigel Farage added his congratulations, calling today "a great day for celebration".
And Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg added: "Congratulations to the Duke & Duchess of Cambridge on the birth of their new baby. Miriam & I wish them all the best as their family grows."
A host of celebrities and world figures joined in with their messages of support as the Royal Navy organised its very own tribute to the new baby royal.
Singer and former X Factor judge Cheryl Fernandez-Versini tweeted: "Congratulations William and Kate. So excited to see our new little princess!!"
TV host Jonathan Ross added: "Royal baby yay! Makes me happy. Republicans need not respond."
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