Pictures: Royal babies through the years

Britain’s Prince William, his wife, Catherine, and Prince George are photographed at the Natural History Museum in London on July 21, 2014.

A picture taken on Wednesday, July 2, 2014, to mark Britain’s Prince George’s first birthday, shows Prince William (R) and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge (L) with Prince George during a visit to the Sensational Butterflies exhibition at the Natural History Museum in London. Prince William and his wife Kate are “very pleased” to announce that they are expecting their second child, Kensington Palace said on Monday September 8, 2014.   (JOHN STILLWELL / AFP/Getty Images)

A picture taken on April 25, 2014, shows Britain’s Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, with her son Prince George at the Defence Establishment Fairbairn in Canberra, Australia. Prince William and his wife Kate are “very pleased” to announce that they are expecting their second child, Kensington Palace said on Monday September 8, 2014.  (SAEED KHAN / AFP/Getty Images)

Prince William, Duke of Cambridge holds Prince George of Cambridge as Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge gives him a commemorative card during a visit to the Bilby Enclosure at Taronga Zoo on April 20, 2014 in Sydney, Australia.   (Chris Jackson / Getty Images)

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge holds her baby son while appearing with her husband, Britain’s Prince William, outside the Lindo Wing of St Mary’s Hospital in central London July 23, 2013. Prince William and his wife Kate gave the world its first glimpse of their new baby on Tuesday when they left hospital to a barrage of camera flashes with the boy who is third in line to the British throne. Picture taken July 23, 2013. REUTERS/John Stillwell/Pool (BRITAIN - Tags: ROYALS ENTERTAINMENT HEALTH) ORG XMIT: CLH104  (POOL / REUTERS)

Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge show their new-born baby boy to the world’s media outside the Lindo Wing of St Mary’s Hospital in London on July 23, 2013. The baby was born on Monday afternoon weighing eight pounds six ounces (3.8 kilogrammes). The baby, titled His Royal Highness, Prince (name) of Cambridge, is directly in line to inherit the throne after Charles, Queen Elizabeth II’s eldest son and heir, and his eldest son William. AFP PHOTO / LEON NEALLEON NEAL/AFP/Getty Images ORG XMIT:  (LEON NEAL / AFP/Getty Images)

Britain’s Prince William and his wife Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge appear with their baby son, as they stand outside the Lindo Wing of St Mary’s Hospital, in central London July 23, 2013. Kate gave birth to the couple’s first child, who is third in line to the British throne, on Monday afternoon, ending weeks of feverish anticipation about the arrival of the royal baby. REUTERS/Suzanne Plunkett (BRITAIN - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT HEALTH SOCIETY ROYALS) ORG XMIT: CLLH113  (SUZANNE PLUNKETT / REUTERS)

Britain’s Prince William and his wife Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge appear with their baby son, as they stand outside the Lindo Wing of St Mary’s Hospital, in central London July 23, 2013. Kate gave birth to the couple’s first child, who is third in line to the British throne, on Monday afternoon, ending weeks of feverish anticipation about the arrival of the royal baby. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth(BRITAIN - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT HEALTH SOCIETY ROYALS) ORG XMIT: PNN30  (STEFAN WERMUTH / REUTERS)

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 23: Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, depart The Lindo Wing with their newborn son at St Mary’s Hospital on July 23, 2013 in London, England. The Duchess of Cambridge yesterday gave birth to a boy at 16.24 BST and weighing 8lb 6oz, with Prince William at her side. The baby, as yet unnamed, is third in line to the throne and becomes the Prince of Cambridge. (Photo by Oli Scarff/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 173391205  (Oli Scarff / Getty Images)

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 23: Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, depart The Lindo Wing with their newborn son at St Mary’s Hospital on July 23, 2013 in London, England. The Duchess of Cambridge yesterday gave birth to a boy at 16.24 BST and weighing 8lb 6oz, with Prince William at her side. The baby, as yet unnamed, is third in line to the throne and becomes the Prince of Cambridge. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 173391205  (Peter Macdiarmid / Getty Images)

Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge show their new-born baby boy to the world’s media, leaving the Lindo Wing of St Mary’s Hospital in London on July 23, 2013. The baby was born on Monday afternoon weighing eight pounds six ounces (3.8 kilogrammes). The baby, titled His Royal Highness, Prince (name) of Cambridge, is directly in line to inherit the throne after Charles, Queen Elizabeth II’s eldest son and heir, and his eldest son William. AFP PHOTO / LEON NEALLEON NEAL/AFP/Getty Images ORG XMIT:  (LEON NEAL / AFP/Getty Images)

In this handout image supplied by the Swedish Royal Court, newborn Princess Estelle is photographed at four days old at Haga Palace, in a cardigan knitted by the Crown Princess’s grandmother Alice, February 27, 2012 in Stockholm, Sweden. The baby girl born on February 23, 2012 to Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel, was given the full name and title Princess Estelle Silvia Ewa Mary of Sweden, Duchess of Ostergotland.   (Handout / WireImage / Getty Images)

Princess Mary of Denmark and Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark hold their new-born baby twins as they leave the Rigshospitalet on January 14, 2011 in Copenhagen, Denmark. Princess Mary of Denmark gave birth to the twins, a boy and a girl on Saturday morning.   (Chris Jackson / Getty Images)

French-born Danish Princess Marie (L) and Prince Joachim of Denmark present their newborn son on May 7, 2009 at Copenhagen University Hospital in Copenhagen. The new prince, who was born on May 4, weighed 3032 grammes (6.67lbs) and measured 49 centimetres (19.6 inches). The baby’s name will be revealed at his christening.   (AFP / AFP/Getty Images)

Princess Kalina, her husband Antonio “Kitin” Munoz Valcarcel and their new-born son named Simeon-Hasan pose for a picture in Vrana Residency, Sofia, 23 March 2007. This is the first royal birth in Bulgaria for the past 70 years. Simeon-Hasan is the first child of the 35-year-old princess and 48-year-old Spanish explorer Antonio “Kitin” Munoz Valcarcel, whom she married in 2002. He is the 11th grandchild of former Bulgarian boy king Simeon Saxe Coburg but also the only royal baby to be born in Bulgaria since the birth of the former monarch himself in 1937.   (AFP / AFP/Getty Images)

Morocco’s King Mohammed VI poses with his daughter Lalla Khadija, in Rabat, 28 February 2007. Morocco’s Princess Lalla Salma gave birth today to a girl, Lalla Khadija, the second child of King Mohammed VI, the royal family announced as cannons fired in the capital to salute the birth.   (ALI LINH / AFP/Getty Images)

Spain’s Princess Letizia leaves the Ruber Clinic in Madrid holding her new-born daughter Sofia, 04 May 2007. Princess Letizia gave birth last Sunday to her second daughter.   (PHILIPPE DESMAZES / AFP/Getty Images)

Crown Princess Mary Of Denmark Leaves The Rigshospital In Copenhagen With Their New-Born Baby Daughter.   (Mark Cuthbert / UK Press via Getty Images)

Japan’s Princess Kiko (R) and Prince Akishino smile as they leave the Tokyo hospital with their newly born son Prince Hisahito, 15 September 2006. The prince -- who was named Hisahito, or “serene one,” in a traditional ceremony -- is third in line to the Chrysanthemum Throne after Crown Prince Naruhito and his father Prince Akishino.   (ITSUO INOUYE / AFP/Getty Images)

Crown Prince Frederik & Crown Princess Mary Of Denmark Leave The Rigshospital In Copenhagen With Their New-Born Baby Son.  (Julian Parker / UK Press via Getty Images)

Spain’s Princess Cristina and her husband Inaki Urdangarin attend the official presentation of their newborn daughter Irene, their first girl after three boys, at Teknon Clinic June 8, 2005 in Barcelona, Spain.   (Carlos Alvarez / Getty Images)

Dutch Princess Maxima kisses her newborn daughter Alexia during a photocall at their home De Horsten on July 17, 2005 in Wassenaar, Netherlands.   (Michel Porro / Getty Images)

In this handout picture from the Casa Real, Prince Felipe of Spain and Princess Letizia hold their newborn daughter Princess Leonor for a photo session November 7, 2005 at the Zarzuela Palace in Madrid, Spain.   (Handout / Getty Images)

The newborn prince heretier, Moulay Al Hassan, first child of Moroccan King Mohammed VI and his wife, HRH Lalla Salma, appears on Moroccan television 08 May 2003, hours after his birth in Rabat. The Moroccan royal baby will one day become the 18th sovereign of the Alouite dynasty, under the name Hassan III. The Alaouites have ruled Morocco since the 17th century and its monarchs are said to be direct descendants of the Prophet Mohammed.   (ABDELHAK SENNA / AFP/Getty Images)

In this handout photo, Princess Mathilde of Belgium poses with newborn son, Prince Gabriel, on August 22, 2003 in Brussels, Belgium. Prince Gabriel was born on August 20, 2003 at 1 o’clock in the morning.   (Getty Images / Getty Images)

Belgium Prince Lorentz and Princess Astrid hold their new born baby Princess Laetitia Maria on April 26, 2003 in Brussels, Belgium H.R.H. Princess Laetitia Maria was born in Brussels on April 23 2003.   (Celine L/Getty Images)

Her Royal Higness Princess Lalla Salma (L) holds the newborn Crown Prince Moulay Hassan as his father, Moroccan King Mohammed VI, looks on at the royal palace in Rabat 15 May 2003. The first son of the king was born 08 May. Mohammed VI acceded to the throne in 1999 on the death of his father, Hassan II. He married 24-year-old computer technician Salma Bennani in March of last year.   (ALI LINH / AFP/Getty Images)

Crown Prince Naruhito (L) and Crown Princess Masako smile as the royal couple leaves the imperial hospital with their infant daughter Princess Aiko December 8, 2001 in Tokyo. One week after the birth of the princess, the royal couple gave the public its first glimpse of the royal family’s newest member.  (Koji Sasahara / Getty Images)

A picture taken on December 9, 1992 shows Princess Stephanie of Monaco holding her son Louis born on November 26 at Princess Grace hospital in Monaco.   (AFP / AFP/Getty Images)

Prince Andrew and Sarah, Duchess of York leaving the Portland Hospital in London holding their new born daughter, Princess Beatrice on August 12, 1988   (David Levenson / Getty Images)

Prince Albert of Monaco is seen with Princesse Caroline and her new born baby Charlotte in 1986 in Monaco. With the deteriorating health of his father Prince Rainier, Prince Albert is next in line to the throne to take over as Monaco’s ruler. (Photo by Michel Dufour/WireImage)  (Michel Dufour / Getty Images)

Prince Charles Laughing With His Sons As He Lifts Prince Harry Onto Prince William’s Shoulders In Kensington Palace .  (Tim Graham/Getty Images)

The Prince And Princess Of Wales Holding Their Baby Son, Prince William, At Home In Kensington Palace   ( Tim Graham/Getty Images)

Prince Charles with his baby son, Prince William at Kensington Palace, London.   (Keystone / Getty Images)

New born Prince William with Diana, Princess of Wales and Prince Charles leave St. Mary’s hospital on June 22, 1982 in Paddington, London, England,. He was born in the Lindo Wing of the hospital on June 21.   (David Levenson / Getty Images)

Portrait On April 11, 1963 Of Princess Maria Pia Of Yugoslavia (Born Princess Of Savoy) With Her Children, Twin Brothers Dimitri And Michael And Newborn Twins Serge And Helen, Then One Month Old.   (Keystone-France / Gamma-Keystone via Getty Images)

Prince Juan Carlos of Spain and his wife, formerly Princess Sophia of Greece, soon after the birth of their first child, Infanta Elena, in Madrid, 23rd December 1963. The Princess’ full name is Elena Maria Isabel Dominica de los Silos de Borbon y de Grecia.   (Keystone / Getty Images)

The Queen Mother is introduced to baby David Linley by his proud parents Princess Margaret and Lord Snowdon.   (Hulton Archive / Getty Images)

Introducing her newborn daughter, Lady Gabriella Windsor born on April 23, 1981.   (Keystone-France / Gamma-Keystone via Getty Images)

Elizabeth, the Queen Mother (1900 - 2002) holds her six-month-old grandchild Andrew on her lap during her 60th birthday celebrations at Clarence House, London.   (Central Press / Getty Images)

In London on January 25, 1957, Princess Grace of Monaco consoled her eldest daughter Caroline, then two-days old.   (Keystone-France / Gamma-Keystone via Getty Images)

Queen Elizabeth II poses with her husband Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh and their children Prince Charles of Wales (L) and Princess Anne of England (R) in October 1950 in London.   (AFP/Getty Images)

Britain’s Princess Elizabeth smiles as she is holding on her lap Princess Anne, born 18 August 1950.   (AFP/Getty Images)

England’s Prince Charles being pushed in a pram by his nurse.   (Stanley Sherman / Getty Images)

Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, (1900 - 2002) holding Prince Charles, her first grandchild, who is wearing the Royal family christening gown after being baptized at Buckingham Palace.   (Central Press / Getty Images)

Prince Vittorio Emanuele and Princess Maria Pia of Savoy with their new baby sister, Princess Maria Gabriella, 1940. They are the children of the future King Umberto II and Queen Marie Jose of Italy.   (Keystone / Getty Images)

Prince Baudoin of Belgium and Princess Josephine Charlotte of Belgium look at their brother Prince Albert of Liege born 6 June 1934.   (AFP/Getty Images)

HRH Duchess of York, nee Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, with her second child Princess Margaret Rose (1930 - 2002).   (Keystone / Getty Images)

Queen Elizabeth, Queen Consort to King George VI with Princesses Elizabeth (left) and Margaret Rose (1930 - 2002).   (Hulton Archive / Getty Images)

Portrait of Elizabeth II (1926-) as a baby held by her mother, Elizabeth (1900-2002). After the painting by John Helier Lander.   (Culture Club / Getty Images)

The Danish Royal Family (from left: Princess Alexandrine-Louise of Denmark (1914-1962), Princess Helena Adelaide of Denmark (1888-1962), holding infant Prince Oluf of Denmark (1923-1990), Princess Caroline-Mathilde of Denmark (1912-1995), Prince Gorm of Denmark (1919-1991), Princess Feodora of Denmark (1910-1975), and Prince Harald of Denmark (1876-1949), in Denmark, circa 1924. Prince Harald is pictured in uniform.   (Central Press / Getty Images)

Princess Royal Mary (Victoria Alexandra Alice) Harewood (1897 - 1965), Countess of Harewood and only daughter of George V, with her son George Henry Hubert Lascelles, 7th Earl of Harewood.   (Hulton Archive / Getty Images)

The king Albert 1st with the queen Elisabeth of Belgium born duchess of Bavaria and their children Princes Leopold and Charles.  (Apic / Getty Images)

Queen Mary with her mother, the Duchess of Teck and her baby son, Prince Edward, later King Edward VIII of Great Britain.   (Keystone Features / Getty Images)

Queen Victoria (1819 - 1901) at the christening of her great-grandson, the future King Edward VIII (1894 - 1972), with the baby’s mother Mary of Teck and grandmother Alexandra.   (W. and D. Downey / Getty Images)

Princess Mary Adelaide Wilhelmina Elizabeth, (1833 - 1897), Duchess of Teck, born Princess Mary Adelaide of Cambridge, with her son Prince Alexander George of Teck.   (Hulton Archive / Getty Images)