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The Royal Baby's First Photos With Kate Middleton & Prince William Are Adorable

First, we had to wait hours for the royal baby's birth, and once we learned it was a Prince, we had to wait a whole day to see the world's most famous newborn. Since the baby boy and his parents, William and Kate, made their first public appearance as a family of three, there are finally some photos of the beaming parents and their beautiful son. Here are some of the best photos of the royal baby, to hold you over while we wait for the next big reveal: his name.

by Sam Rullo

Finally! Photos!

First, we had to wait hours for the royal baby's birth, and once we learned it was a Prince, we had to wait a whole day to see the world's most famous newborn. Since the baby boy and his parents, William and Kate, made their first public appearance as a family of three, there are finally some photos of the beaming parents and their beautiful son. Here are some of the best photos of the royal baby, to hold you over while we wait for the next big reveal: his name.

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The Moment We've Been Waiting For ...

Kate and the royal baby lead the way out of St. Mary's Hospital as the world gets its first look at the baby boy.

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A Grand Entrance

When the family first exited the hospital, Kate was carrying her son, and looking absolutely gorgeous —especially considering she gave birth less than 24 hours ago!

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Ready for His Close-Up

One of the few close-up photos that show the baby's face, we can see he was a little upset by all of the commotion awaiting him outside.

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She's Still Glowing

The new mother is beaming as she waves to press and fans while keeping one arm wrapped around the baby.

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Like Father, Like Son

Speaking with press outside of the hospital, Prince William joked that his son "got way more hair than me, thank God!"

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Blue for a Boy

William and Kate both wear baby blue as they exit the hospital, the perfect color for new parents of a boy.

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A Familiar Pattern

Many people noticed that Kate's light blue dress had polka dots, reminiscent of the light green polka-dot dress worn by Princess Diana when she first debuted William to the world in 1982.

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He's a Natural

Is that a little wave coming from the royal baby? He's greeting his admirers already.

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One Proud Mom

A happy Kate said, "I think any parent probably sort of knows what this feeling feels like."

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Hand-Off

After a few minutes, Kate carefully passes the baby over to William.

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Inside Joke?

The new parents laugh to each other between statements to the crowd.

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Belly Laughs

William and Kate have a lot to be happy about.

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View from Above

The royal baby is nestled in a blanket as his father holds him close.

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Two Beauties

Prince William said to reporters of his son and wife, "He's got her looks, thankfully." Aww.

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His Royal Carriage

After briefly going into St. Mary's, William returns with the baby in his royal carriage, a car seat.

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Time to Go Home

The royal baby fusses in his car seat, ready to go home.

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Making an Exit

William gets his son settled in the car before driving to the Palace.

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