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Royal Baby

5 May 2015Last updated at 18:10

Royal princess named Charlotte

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have named their daughter Charlotte Elizabeth Diana, Kensington Palace says.

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In video

Arrival ends royal baby wait

In picturesCheering crowds greet Duke and Duchess of Cambridge with their new baby daughter.

Royal watcherOne woman is more excited than most about the new royal baby

In pictures: Duke and duchess show off sonThe Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and their newborn baby boy.

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