From introductions in front of the world's press to low-key Instagram posts: All the unique ways the royals have chosen to introduce their babies

Before we meet Lilibet Diana, we look back at all the touching times the royals first showed us their newborn babies.

Jun 07, 2021 8:30am
By Chloe Lal
Is there anything more precious than introducing your newborn for the first time?
In the aftermath of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle welcoming their second child - a daughter named Lilibet Diana Mountbatten-Windsor - the world is counting down for that all-important first family photo.
While we don't know exactly when the Sussexes will drop the first snap of Lilibet, who was born on June 4, there's no denying just how special a moment it is when the world is introduced to a royal newborn for the first time.

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From the beautiful first introductions of Prince George and Princess Charlotte, to the heartwarming times Princess Diana showed Prince William and Prince Harry to the world, these stunning snaps will go down in history.
We also revisit some of our favourite Danish and British royals, including Princess Mary and Duchess Sarah when they showed us their beautiful newborns.
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In 2019, beaming first-time parents Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan introduced their son Archie at Windsor Castle with a brief photo call. We can't wait to see how they do it this time around with Lilibet.

(Image: Dominic Lipinski / PA / AAP)
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Prince William and Duchess Catherine's third child, Prince Louis, was debuted to the world at just seven hours old as his proud new parents celebrated their newest family member on the steps of the Lindo Wing at St Mary's hospital, London, on the 23rd of April 2018.

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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge with Princess Charlotte, born May 2, 2015.

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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge with Prince George, born July 22, 2013.

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In February this year and in the midst of the UK's strict lockdown, Princess Eugenie shared the first photos of her baby son August, who she shares with husband Jack Brooksbank, telling fans: "We wanted to introduce you to August Philip Hawke Brooksbank. 💙💙💙⁣" ⁣

She explained that the gorgeous images had been captured by her midwife, who was visiting them for a routine checkup.

(Image: Instagram)
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Princess Diana and Prince Charles with baby William, born June 21, 1982.

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Princess Diana and Prince Charles with baby Harry, born September 15, 1984.

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Prince Andrew and Duchess Sarah with baby Beatrice, born August 8, 1988.

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Prince Andrew and Duchess Sarah with baby Eugenie, born March 23, 1990.

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Princess Anne with her baby girl, Zara, born, May 15, 1981.

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Prince Frederik and Princess Mary with their firstborn, Christian, born, October 15, 2005.

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Prince Frederik and Princess Mary with their second child, Isabella, born, 21 April 2007.

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Prince Frederik and Princess Mary with their twins, Vincent and Josephine, born, 8 January 2014.

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Prince Edward and Sophie, Countess of Wessex with their firstborn, Louise, born, November 8, 2003.

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Prince Edward and Sophie, Countess of Wessex with their youngest, James, born, December 17, 2007.

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