The photograph taken by their mother, the Duchess of Cambridge shows Prince George cradling his little sister.

Kensington Place shared the first photographs of Prince George and Princess Charlotte taken by their doting mother Kate Middleton on Saturday evening.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge welcomed Princess Charlotte Elizabeth Diana five weeks ago on Saturday.

We're delighted to share the first photo of Prince George with his little sister Princess Charlotte pic.twitter.com/lJbWwsqFva

— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) June 6, 2015