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Meet the new royal baby: Princess Charlotte Elizabeth Diana

The newest member of the royal family was born Saturday weighing 8 pounds, 3 ounces. It marked a bittersweet occasion: Many can't help but remember the late Princess Diana, and what might have been.

The newest member of the royal family was born Saturday weighing 8 pounds, 3 ounces. It marked a bittersweet occasion: Many can’t help but remember the late Princess Diana, and what might have been.

  (Andy Rain / EPA)

The newest member of the royal family was born Saturday weighing 8 pounds, 3 ounces. It marked a bittersweet occasion: Many can’t help but remember the late Princess Diana, and what might have been.

Meet Princess Charlotte Elizabeth Diana

Fans of the late Princess Diana will recognize that sapphire-and-diamond stunner: It was her engagement ring.

  (Kirsty Wigglesworth / Associated Press)

Meet Princess Charlotte Elizabeth Diana

The birth was headline news as Britain celebrated the princess’ arrival.

  (Niklas Halle’n / AFP/Getty Images)

Meet Princess Charlotte Elizabeth Diana

The birth merited a 41-gun salute by soldiers of the King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery in London’s Hyde Park.

  (Tim Ireland / Associated Press)

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Meet Princess Charlotte Elizabeth Diana

A new member of the royal family means mementos: Here’s the official United Kingdom five-pound coin in gold to commemorate the princess’ birth.

  (The Royal Mint / EPA)

Meet Princess Charlotte Elizabeth Diana

When it was time to go, Princess Charlotte was swaddled in a car seat and carried by her proud papa as the family departed the Lindo Wing at St. Mary’s Hospital in London.

  (Andy Rain / EPA)

Meet Princess Charlotte Elizabeth Diana

Princess Charlotte is fourth in line to the British throne, after her grandfather, Prince Charles; her father; and then her older brother, Prince George.

  (John Stillwell / Associated Press)

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