Princess Charlotte made her long-awaited debut on May 2, less than two years after her older brother, Prince George, was born. The baby girl's arrival was met with excitement around the world and even more flashbulbs as she made her first appearance just hours after her birth. Like with Prince George, Kate Middleton and Prince William introduced their daughter to waiting crowds outside of the Lindo Wing of St. Mary's Hospital in London. The entire event, from Kate going into labor to the official birth announcement and the initial reveal, was so similar to George's that we had to look at both royal babies' arrivals side by side. Start reading to see all the similarities and a few differences between George's and Charlotte's big debuts.
The world watched as the doors to the Lindo Wing opened to reveal the new family of three, prompting loud cheers from the waiting crowds. George was just a day old when he made his debut.
There was similar anticipation waiting for Charlotte to make her debut in May 2015, though her first appearance came just hours after her birth that same morning.
William escorted a glowing Kate out into the open while she held tightly to George.
William and Kate made their hospital exit side by side to greet the waiting crowds.
Kate chose a summery blue polka-dot Jenny Packham dress and wedges for her first appearance after George's birth in July 2013.
Kate stuck with Jenny Packham again, though this time she went with a yellow and white floral look and nude heels.
A hospital visit from Kate's hairdresser, Amanda Cook Tucker, the day after George's birth helped get Kate ready for her big debut.
Once again, Amanda Cook Tucker visited the hospital hours after Kate gave birth to get her photo ready. This time, the duchess went with a bouncier, curlier look.
George, whose name had not been revealed at the time of his debut, emerged from the hospital wrapped in a white blanket by GH Hurt and Son Ltd.
Charlotte, whose name was also not revealed until days after her birth, was covered in a similar — perhaps the same — blanket by GH Hurt and Son Ltd. for her debut and wore a knit hat to keep her warm in the cooler May weather.
Kate held Prince George tightly, only briefly letting her second arm free for a wave to the crowd back in July 2013.
Clearly already more comfortable with her second child, Kate freely waved to the crowds while balancing her daughter in one arm.
Kate looked at her newborn son with an adoring smile.
Kate made sure her newborn daughter was covered from the cold as she sweetly looked down.
Kate held George with both arms as William guided her down the steps of St. Mary's Hospital to pose for photos.
William lent a helping hand as Kate stepped closer to the crowds while holding her daughter in one arm.
William waved to helicopters overhead, though Kate kept her gaze firmly on her newborn son.
Both Kate and William were clearly thrilled by the excitement, both smiling broadly at the buzz above.
Kate carefully transferred George to William's arms so that the new dad could show off his baby boy.
Kate held on to baby Charlotte during the entire appearance, which was much quicker than George's debut.
The new family of three posed for a number of adorable photos outside the Lindo Wing.
Similarly, there were plenty of frame-worthy snaps of the trio on their big day.
The public got a good look at bundled-up George in an aerial shot that showed off his wispy hair and scrunched-up face.
Though her hair was covered in a hat, Charlotte's sweet cheeks were on full display.
Kate and William beamed while showing off their son for the first time, though Kate held firmly to George while William waved to the crowds.
Kate and William both greeted the crowds with big smiles and waves. They spent noticeably less time in front of the cameras with their baby girl than they had with George, though that could have been due to the cooler temperatures.
William carried the car seat while Kate walked to the waiting Range Rover on her own.
William held tightly to Kate's hand and the car seat as they made their way to a waiting Range Rover.
Despite practicing beforehand, William fumbled a bit putting the car seat into the car, though the moment was met with encouraging laughter from the crowds. Later, the couple was criticized for leaving George in a swaddle while buckling him into his seat, which is considered a no-no.
William was a seasoned pro snapping Charlotte's car seat into the car with ease while the world watched in May 2015.
George was clearly upset by his new car seat location, and his Aden & Anais swaddle was in clear view.
The baby girl was neatly covered in a blanket — presumably not swaddled underneath — and sleeping soundly as she headed home for the first time.
Reporters, photographers, and fans alike had been gathered for weeks waiting for news of the first royal baby's arrival, and they cheered loudly upon the family's exit from the hospital, where Will and Kate answered a few questions, saying "it's very emotional."
Like with Prince George, hundreds of fans, photographers, and reporters gathered to catch a glimpse of the royal baby in May 2015, though the crowd was noticeably smaller and there were no interviews.
The day after George was born, Prince Charles and Camilla made their way into the Lindo Wing to meet their first grandson.
Kate's parents, Carole and Michael Middleton, also made an appearance at the hospital to meet their first grandchild in July 2013.
Just hours after his daughter's birth, William left the hospital to go back to Kensington Palace and pick up George. George made his way into the Lindo Wing to meet his baby sister with a wave that had the crowds going wild. The grandparents and Kate's sister, Pippa, met Charlotte the next day at Kensington Palace.