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Royal Birth Was Painkiller-Free

No epidural for cool Kate

(Newser) - Things that probably helped Kate Middleton refuse painkillers during childbirth: the knowledge that her choice would ultimately be breathlessly reported in articles like this one. The Daily Mail reports that the duchess went the natural route during her 11 hours of labor, assisted by a rotating team of four midwives...

Why They Named Him George Alexander Louis

History behind royal baby name revealed

(Newser) - Now that we know the royal baby's name—the wee prince has been dubbed George Alexander Louis —it's time to look at the meaning behind the name. The BBC reports:
  • George: St. George is the patron saint of England, and six Georges have sat on the throne,
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And the Royal Baby&#39;s Name Is...
 And the Royal Baby's Name Is... 
Jul 24, 2013 12:34 PM CDT

And the Royal Baby's Name Is...

George Alexander Louis

(Newser) - The name some of us have been breathlessly waiting for is here: Royal officials say Britain's new prince has been named George Alexander Louis. Palace officials said today that the 2-day-old baby and third-in-line to the throne will be known as His Royal Highness Prince George of Cambridge. Earlier,...

Wee Prince Meets Royal Great-Grandma

As well as Uncle Harry, Aunt Pippa

(Newser) - No, sorry, we don't have a name yet—but we can tell you that the royal baby has met his royal great-grandmother, known to you commoners as Queen Elizabeth. She and Prince Harry met the babe this morning at London's Kensington Palace, Us reports. Potential names were probably...

Why It Sucks to Be the Royal Baby
 Why It Sucks to Be 
 the Royal Baby 
OPINION
Jul 23, 2013 10:57 AM CDT

Why It Sucks to Be the Royal Baby

Well, it doesn't suck compared to your life, but...

(Newser) - OK, sure, the royal baby is instantly rich and famous and will almost certainly have a better time on this planet than you. But, as the world awaits his first appearance, his name, and any other detail, a lot of reports are focusing on why it kind of sucks—relatively...

It's a Prince: Royal Baby Born

Kate gives birth to baby boy

(Newser) - Those of you who bet that it would be a little princess have just lost your money. The royal baby has been born, and it's a boy, the Guardian reports. "Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cambridge was safely delivered of a son at 4:24pm," Kensington...

Inside 'Lavish' Royal Baby Birthing Wing

Not sure where to store your birthing jewels? Lindo Wing has a safe

(Newser) - How in the world to pass the time until the royal baby arrives ? The Daily Mail is here to help, with all the details one could ever want on the swanky private maternity wing where Kate Middleton is giving birth at this very moment—made even swankier with a...

Kate in Labor, Royal Baby Coming

Expect a little prince or princess shortly

(Newser) - Kate Middleton is in labor in London's St. Mary's Hospital, the royal family says. She's in the "early stages," the BBC reports, in what CNN notes is the hospital where William and Harry were born. Details are few, and there won't likely be more...

Royal Baby's Title Already Announced

Plus: Zara Phillips also expecting

(Newser) - According to the rumor mill , Kate Middleton could be popping out a royal baby any day now, so of course the gossip pages are already filled with "news" of the as-yet-unborn heir to the throne. You're not going to find out anything really interesting, like the sex...

Royal Baby's Cash Value: $376M

New heir to bring in more cash than his dad did

(Newser) - You can't put a price on the birth of a child—unless you're the British economy, and the child is an heir to the throne. The royal baby, due in July, will bring some $376 million into Britain's retail coffers, according to a Center for Retail Research...

Aussie PM Mocked Over Knitting Toy for Royal Baby

Julia Gillard's team insists kangaroo isn't a publicity stunt

(Newser) - In a move that is definitely, absolutely, totally not a publicity stunt, Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard is knitting a kangaroo for the next heir to the British throne, Sky News reports. Gillard discussed the "cute project" for the progeny of Prince William and Kate Middleton in the new...

Kate Middleton's Pregnancy Prep Revealed

Prenatal yoga, hypono-birthing

(Newser) - Kate Middleton is not messing around when it comes to childbirth: The Duchess of Cambridge is considering hypno-birthing, sources tell Grazia and Now in interviews picked up by EntertainmentWise . The birthing method is supposed to make for a shorter, less painful labor by decreasing anxiety, which could be particularly helpful...

Kardashian Grosses Us Out While Revealing Baby's Sex

She just had to make a comment about Kanye's private parts

(Newser) - What better way to reveal the sex of your upcoming baby than on the season premiere of your reality show? For those of you who didn't watch last night's episode of Keeping Up With the Kardashians, E! reveals that Kim and Kanye are having a daughter. "I'...

Harry Can't Shut Up About Royal Baby Gender

Telling everyone who will listen, 'It's a boy!'

(Newser) - Prince Harry can't keep a secret, at least according to the similarly loose-lipped British tabloids. "Harry has been telling everyone Wills and Kate are having a boy and how thrilled he is at the prospect of having a little nephew," one source tells the Mirror . "He...

Prince William Quitting Job
 Prince William Quitting Job 
Mar 28, 2013 10:53 AM CDT

Prince William Quitting Job

No word on what he'll do next

(Newser) - Prince William has given his notice. The future king of England formally notified the Royal Air Force that he'll be leaving his position with the Search and Rescue Force, a military source confirms to Us . "William is ready to take on new challenges—as a royal and within...

Kate Wants a Boy, William Wants Girl

Somebody's probably going to win that argument

(Newser) - Prince William and wife Kate donned their green today to ring in St. Patrick's Day with a ceremony honoring the Irish Guards, who apparently seized their moment to grill the duchess on—what else—the royal baby. As People reports, Kate was a little more forthcoming than usual, telling...

Kate May Have Given Away Baby's Sex

Duchess almost appears to say 'daughter'

(Newser) - Is Duchess Kate expecting a little girl? At a public appearance yesterday, she gave what some are calling a hint about the sex of her baby, the AP reports. When someone handed her a teddy bear as a gift, Kate said, "Thank you, I'll take that for my...

Painter of Kate's Portrait Defends His Work

Paul Emsley tells Washington Post it might be his masterpiece

(Newser) - When Paul Emsley unveiled his official portrait of Kate Middleton earlier this month, the criticism was so savage that Emsley retreated from public view and began asking himself, Did I screw this up? After weeks of contemplation and sketching, Emsley tells the Washington Post he has his answer: No way....

Royal Baby Due in July
 Royal Baby Due in July 
Jan 14, 2013 5:39 AM CST

Royal Baby Due in July

Let the more specific countdown begin

(Newser) - Those anticipating the arrival of William and Kate's bundle of joy will only have to hold their breath until July. Palace officials today revealed that that is the month in which the couple's child will be born, and added, "The Duchess's condition continues to improve since...

Duchess Kate Gets First Official Portrait

It's hanging in London's National Portrait Gallery

(Newser) - Kate Middleton not only turned 31 week, she got to see her first official painted portrait, reports Today.com . Artist Paul Emsley says he depicted Kate smiling because she wanted to be portrayed as her "natural self," not her "official self." The duchess of Cambridge, for...

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