There was so much excitement in the air when Kate Middleton welcomed her third royal baby! Just moments after giving birth, Prince William couldn’t wait to fetch their eager older kids, Prince George and Princess Charlotte, to meet their newborn brother. This was a moment they had been waiting for, and you could feel the anticipation in the air!

According to an insider speaking with Us Weekly, “George and Charlotte were with the baby for 25 minutes and were absolutely thrilled to meet their new sibling.” The source added that it’s unlikely the kids will be asleep when William and Kate return home. “They’ll be up all night, buzzing with excitement about their new brother.” The family’s longtime nanny, Maria, also visited the newborn prince and then accompanied George and Charlotte back to Kensington Palace. It’s moments like these that truly humanize the royal family, don’t you think?

Prince George and Princess Charlotte arrive at St Mary’s to meet their little brother. pic.twitter.com/rfX9rsdJhU
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— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) April 23, 2018

Kensington Palace Shares Heartwarming Photos

Kensington Palace shared some absolutely adorable photos of Prince George and Princess Charlotte arriving at the hospital with their dad. The tweet read, “Prince George and Princess Charlotte arrive at St Mary’s to meet their little brother.” The pictures captured the siblings’ joy and excitement, and honestly, who wouldn’t melt at the sight of their sweet faces?

Minutes earlier, Kensington Palace had posted a video of Prince William leaving the hospital to pick up his children. The tweet read, “The Duke of Cambridge departs St Mary’s Hospital to see Prince George and Princess Charlotte at Kensington Palace.” The smile on his face spoke volumes about his happiness. The palace confirmed that George and Charlotte “have now returned to Kensington Palace.”

The Duke of Cambridge departs St Mary’s Hospital to see Prince George and Princess Charlotte at Kensington Palace. pic.twitter.com/qOwD4uepgB
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) April 23, 2018
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The Arrival of the Royal Baby

The royal family welcomed their newest member on Monday, April 23. A statement from Kensington Palace read, “Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge was safely delivered of a son at 1101hrs. The baby weighs 8lbs 7oz. The Duke of Cambridge was present for the birth. Her Royal Highness and her child are both doing well.” The palace also informed the Queen, the Duke of Edinburgh, the Prince of Wales, the Duchess of Cornwall, Prince Harry, and other family members, all of whom were thrilled with the news. While the baby’s name has yet to be announced, the world eagerly awaits the reveal.

During Kate’s pregnancy, George, 4, and Charlotte, 2, were already over the moon about the idea of a new sibling. A source told Life & Style, “They rub their mum’s tummy and talk to the new baby. George and Charlotte really are both lovely, normal kids.” It’s clear that the royal children are just like any other kids—excited about growing their family!

We can’t wait to see those first photos of George and Charlotte with their new baby brother. It’s going to be a moment to cherish!

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