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Baby Princess is named in honour of her Grandfather, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother: Kate and William announce the very evocative names of their new daughter

After days of speculation, the baby’s name was announced by Kensington Palace this afternoon as Charlotte Elizabeth Diana (pictured centre). She will be known as Princess Charlotte of Cambridge. A princess called Charlotte - a name that is French in origin - is a nod to her grandfather, the Prince of Wales (inset), while Elizabeth and Diana are an obvious mark of respect to William’s 89-year-old grandmother (bottom right) and his late mother respectively (top right). In royal history, George IV named his only child Charlotte, but she died in childbirth at 21. George III’s wife was Queen Charlotte, who was born 1744. William has previously spoken of his deep respect for his father and the amount of time the prince commits to his charitable work. The Duke also places great importance on honouring her memory, having already used Diana’s sapphire and diamond engagement ring when he proposed to Kate (pictured together left). Royal aides told MailOnline that the baby’s second names were self-evident and would ‘speak for themselves’.

By George, I’ve got a sister! A shy wave from Prince George as he arrives with William to visit Kate Middleton and the royal baby

Prince George offered waiting crowds a shy wave as he arrived with his father, Prince William, at the exclusive Lindo Wing of St Mary’s Hospital to visit his mother, the Duchess of Cambridge (right), and his newborn sister. It is the first time the 21-month-old prince has officially been seen in public in the UK since he was carried from the hospital a day after his birth in July 2013. The Duke of Cambridge was cheered by crowds as he left the hospital to collect his son from the family home at Kensington Palace (left). The pair were pictured wearing almost matching jumpers as they posed briefly for photographers (centre) before going into the hospital, where Kate and her daughter are said to be ‘doing well’. The princess was born at 8.34am, weighing 8lbs 3oz. Kate is now expected to spend one night in Kensington Palace with her new daughter and Prince George before retreating to Anmer Hall in Norfolk with Prince William and her parents.