By Georgina Littlejohn
Last updated at 1:20 PM on 1st May 2011
We waited with baited breath for baby Belle to be welcomed to the world.
But over two weeks after she was born, it would appear that there may be an even longer wait to catch a glimpse of Holly Willoughby’s little girl.
Because the TV presenter kept her newborn firmly hidden from the world as she attended a garden party on Friday.
Hidden away: Holly Willoughby keeps newborn daughter Belle wrapped in her baby sling as she arrives for a Royal Wedding party at presenter Ant McPartlin’s house
The This Morning host was snapped arriving at a bash thrown by presenter Ant McPartlin and his wife Lisa Armstrong at their London home.
Holly, 30, looked lovely in a black and white floral maxi dress as she held Belle close to her bosom in a black baby sling.
Maybe she didn’t want to expose her little girl to the sun or she might have an exclusive magazine magazine deal lined up and didn’t want to spoil that.
Who’s got the baby? Holly, clutching a big pink bag, chats to husband Dan and their son Harry
Almost hands-free: Having handed baby Belle over to a friend, Holly gave her arms a brief rest as she arrived at the party… but left later clutching a doggie bag
Whatever the reason, Belle was kept under wraps as Holly, husband Dan Baldwin and their son Harry, who will be two in a couple of weeks, arrived at the party.
The party and barbeque was held in honour of the Royal Wedding, and Ant and Lisa had invited some of their other showbiz friends to join in the fun.
Reunited: Declan Donnelly met up with ex-girlfriend and good friend Clare Buckfield at the party
Actor Simon Pegg was snapped arriving at the bash wearing a flat cap and carrying a baby bag, as he arrived with wife Maureen and their 21-month-old daughter.
TV presenter Ben Shepherd also attended with his wife Annie, as well as actor Jonathan Wilkes, who arrived with wife Nikki Wheeler and their five-year-old son Mickey.
Why so serious? Hiding beneath sunglasses and a flat cap, Simon Pegg barely raises a smile as he arrives at the party
Of course, Ant’s party would not be complete without his partner in crime Declan Donnelly, who arrived with Wilkes.
Having recently split from Sky Sports presenter Georgie Thompson recently, he was reunited with previous love, actress Clare Buckfield, who is still good friends with the presenter and was also one of the guests.
Family day out: Jonathan Wilkes brought wife Nikki and son Mickey along to the party
Colleagues: ITV presenter Ben Shepherd and his wife Annie were also among the guests
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Holly Willoughby keeps baby Belle under wraps at Royal Wedding barbeque