Meeting the world at less than a month old! Monaco's royal twins make first public appearance in the arms of their adoring parents

The Monégasque royal twins have made their first public appearance, cradled in their parents' arms. Prince Jacques Honoré Rainier and Princess Gabriella Thérèse Marie were born on the 10th December by caesarian section at the Princess Grace Hospital in Monaco. The twins were carried onto the balcony at exactly 11.45am Monaco time and were greeted by excited cheers let loose by the crowds gathered below.