The world gets its first look at William Arthur Philip Louis - otherwise known as the Duke of Cambridge - cradled by his mother, Princess Diana, just over 31 years ago.

On Saturday, the world's media gathered at the same London hospital to await the birth of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's first child.

Like its father, the eagerly awaited royal baby will have to get used to being in the spotlight.

From his first steps as a toddler… to his first day at school at Eton… to family holidays… and the tragic death of his mother in 1997, the media shy duke - and heir to the throne - has always drawn attention.

His romance with future bride Kate Middleton - a fellow student at St Andrew's University - was the subject of intense media speculation.

After a decade of courtship, the couple married two years ago and have since embarked on a series of high profile tours.

The Duchess's growing baby bump has been scrutinised around the world, culminating in the c