Proving that at just a day old he had already settled into life as a royal, the tot slipped his tiny hand out from the white blanket and appeared to wave The excitement outside had reached fever pitch by the time the hospital doors opened and our future king made his first appearance last night to a nation still celebrating his birth. Cradled by radiant mum Kate and with dad William by his side, the baby prince was met by cheers and whoops of delight from the hundreds who had flocked to witness the historic moment. And proving that at just a day old he had already settled into life as a royal, the tot slipped his tiny hand out from the white blanket covering him and appeared to give the crowds a little wave.