Prince Harry says new baby niece is 'absolutely beautiful'
Duchess Kate has given birth to a new royal heir, a baby girl. The baby was born at about 5.30pm (AEST) yesterday and has already stirred huge excitement in the UK and across the world. Click through the gallery to see images from the new princess's first day. (AAP) aap
Prince Harry has spoken about his baby niece for the first time, describing the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's baby as "absolutely beautiful".
Harry, who is in Australia on secondment with the defence force, said he could not wait to meet the infant princess who was born yesterday at 8.34am local time, weighing 3.7kg.
Her parents William and Kate also thanked well-wishers for the support they had received following the birth.
A Kensington Palace spokesman said: "The Duke and Duchess are hugely grateful for the messages of congratulations they have received from people all over the world.
"It means a great deal to them that so many people have celebrated the arrival of their new daughter."
He added: "Additionally Prince Harry has said about his new niece: 'She is absolutely beautiful. I can't wait to meet her'."
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