Kate Middleton took the first official photographs of newborn Prince Louis - including a tender moment with sister Princess Charlotte

• The British royal family released the first official photographs of the newest family member, Prince Louis. 
• Princess Charlotte, 3, is also seen holding her baby brother.
• Both photographs were snapped by Kate, Duchess of Cambridge.
  

Kensington Palace on Saturday released the first official photographs of Prince Louis, born on April 23.

The first photo shows Louis at three days old, wearing a white jumper and trousers. 

The second photo shows Louis being cradled and kissed by his older sister, Princess Charlotte.

Both of the photographs were taken by Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge, at her and Prince William's home in Kensington Palace.

Louis, who is fifth in the line to the throne, will stay at home while rest of his family, including four-year-old Prince George and three-year-old Princess Charlotte, attend the at the May 19 wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle..

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