Royal Baby

[Dianna]

For some reason I'm kind of excited about this.. Diana, the royal rebel stood up to the monarchy and changed Britain forever. Such a sweetheart. really like Kate too.

[erik]

Vegas oddsmakers, as you might expect, are placing bets on what sex the baby will be, when the birth will happen, and what its name will be--and practically everything else under the sun.

[Deleted]

I always found Kate very likable... as down to earth as she can be given the circumstances..

[the Scribe]

Diana was quoted as saying the Royals were "reptilian" so I wonder if the child will be at least one quarter reptilian?

[erik]

Quote by ronstadtfanaz:

Diana was quoted as saying the Royals were "reptilian" so I wonder if the child will be at least one quarter reptilian?

I'll not go into whether the child is even minutely reptilian--only to say that it has been confirmed to be a boy.

[Deleted]

Please, let's not confuse the Royal Family with the Cheneys!...(though the wicked Wyoming residents doubtless consider themselves royalty)

[erik]

Quote by robertaxel:

Please, let's not confuse the Royal Family with the Cheneys!...(though the wicked Wyoming residents doubtless consider themselves royalty)

Yes, and let's not insult reptiles either, while we're at it (LOL).

[sliderocker]

I was kind of surprised to see the networks -NBC at least, breaking in on regular programming with news of Kate giving birth. I was at a truck stop and joking with an employee there about the fact the new royal heir is third in line to the throne but will never be king because Queen Elizabeth will still be on the throne a hundred years from now. I think if Charles ever makes king, his reign would be a short one, though his oldest son could have a long reign much like the queen.

[the Scribe]

If the oldest son couldn't reign I wonder if they would allow Harry to do so considering he isn't blood?

[sliderocker]

Jul 23, 2013 12:39:39 GMT -5 the Scribe said:

If the oldest son couldn't reign I wonder if they would allow Harry to do so considering he isn't blood?

I think Prince Harry was third in succession behind his dad and his brother, but now with the birth of his nephew, he moves to fourth in succession. But, here again, with Queen Elizabeth holding onto her throne and no sign of abdicating (despite being in her 80s), if and when Prince Charles becomes King Charles, and then Prince William, his son and Prince Harry move up in the succession line, unless something drastic was to happen (unlikely, but you never know), Prince Harry is likely just to remain a prince. Much like his great aunt, Princess Anne, who will forever be a princess but not a queen, Harry will have to be content with being a prince. Which probably isn't too bad a lot in life as far as responsibilities go.

[Dianna]

Jul 23, 2013 12:17:54 GMT -5 sliderocker said:

I was kind of surprised to see the networks -NBC at least, breaking in on regular programming with news of Kate giving birth. I was at a truck stop and joking with an employee there about the fact the new royal heir is third in line to the throne but will never be king because Queen Elizabeth will still be on the throne a hundred years from now. I think if Charles ever makes king, his reign would be a short one, though his oldest son could have a long reign much like the queen.

The queen isn't slowing down anytime soon. I think William gets some criticism for his passion of being a pilot rather than a would be king. Maybe when the queen fnally retires..Charles could do the job until baby cambridge steps up. lol

[sliderocker]

Jul 23, 2013 13:15:44 GMT -5 Dianna said:

The queen isn't slowing down anytime soon. I think William gets some criticism for his passion of being a pilot rather than a would be king. Maybe when the queen fnally retires..Charles could do the job until baby cambridge steps up. lol

I don't see any reason why Prince William should be getting any criticism, as until Queen Elizabeth steps down as queen or dies or what have you, like his dad, it's a waiting game. And once Prince Charles becomes King Charles, how long will he sit on the throne? I don't think Prince William would have as long of a wait as Prince Charles, as Prince Charles is in his 60s, and likely to have a short reign. Once his dad becomes king, then he might step away from being a pilot as he will be one heartbeat away from being king himself. And I don't think he would want to do anything that would jeopardize his son becoming king at a very early age.

Funny thing about Prince Charles: until his marriage to Princess Diana ended in divorce, I think he was very well liked in the US. So well liked that it was joked that once Charles became king, the US was going to apply for readmission to the British commonwealth. I think Charles is still well liked here but not as much as he was liked before divorcing Princess Diana.

[the Scribe]

Here is the lovely reptile:



(probably more human though)

The whole thing is a bit much.

[Dianna]

Kate and Diana are both considered commoners..with all the common breeding.. how much "blue blood," does this kid have?..I agree with robert... they're pretty normal considering their circumstances .

[Partridge]

Here are some royal baby comments from folks who I follow on Twitter:

duncantrussell: Congratulations to you- dear Catherine and William for the birth of your first child. May he reign eternally! My life for you!

Neil deGrasse Tyson: A curious tradition -- to look at a newborn baby and say to yourself, "Because of your DNA, one day you will rule over me."

Matt Taibbi: I love how Americans despise parasitical government workers but love British royals, who cost taxpayers 33 million pounds per year.

The Soup: This is serious. Seek medical attention RT @ryanseacrest: I couldn't stop smiling #royalbaby

[uglyduck]

I am sorry but I can't understand that so many people get exited by this event while thousends children in our world are dieing due to disease and malnutrition.

Peter

[Dianna]

Jul 24, 2013 2:16:24 GMT -5 uglyduck said:

I am sorry but I can't understand that so many people get exited by this event while thousends children in our world are dieing due to disease and malnutrition.

Peter

yes, that's right.. I think about that too. it seems unfair.. which is why I really liked Diana.. she did so much for people, especially children in those horrible conditions you mentioned. Lots of kindness, which is why many people loved her and mourned her.. I feel with her 2 boys, william and harry she instilled these values or want to think that.. so they would continue this tradition to help and serve others the way their mother did.

[the Scribe]

I think the Royals are a big tourist attraction and probably add a lot to the economy. They have no real power but I am suspicious at their hidden hands in the banking business cabal.

[Dianna]

I guess they will call the baby George Alexander Louis... darn I was hoping for Carlos Danger. lol

[the Scribe]

These people sure can't be accused of being original! And why is she still using her maiden name? Or is that a tradition?

Kate Middleton and Prince William Royal Baby Name: Prince George Alexander Louis of Cambridge
By Elise Solé, Shine Staff
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Meet His Royal Highness Prince George Alexander Louis of Cambridge! Kate Middleton and Prince William revealed their baby name via a statement through Kensington Palace on Wednesday, only two days after Middleton gave birth.

Shine: Kate Middleton and Prince William’s First Day as New Parents

The statement read: “The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are delighted to announce that they have named their son George Alexander Louis. The baby will be known as His Royal Highness Prince George of Cambridge.”

According to Pamela Redmond Satran, co-founder of the baby naming website Nameberry, there have been more kings named George in the past three centuries than any kings of any other name. “It’s a regal choice and fitting for the royal baby,” she says. "And of course the name Cambridge is fitting since his parents are the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge."

The baby’s middle names hold significance, too. According to various betting websites, if baby had been born a girl, Alexandra was the number one choice, so it makes sense that the male version—Alexander—was chosen,” says Nameberry co-founder Linda Rosenkrantz. And the name Louis was likely chosen to commemorate Lord Louis Mountbatten, a close friend and mentor of Prince Charles who was assassinated by Irish terrorists in 1979.

On Tuesday, Kate Middleton and Prince William introduced the royal baby on the steps of St. Mary’s Hospital in London. William told reporters, "We are still working on a name, so we will have that as soon as we can" and "It is the first time we have seen him really, so we are having a proper chance to catch up."

And although it was a letdown for reporters and fans hungry for more royal baby news, according to CNN Royal Contributor Victoria Arbiter, it’s not surprising that the royal couple is doing things on their own terms. “There is no official protocol for announcing a royal baby’s name,” Artiber told Yahoo! Shine. “Everyone has done it differently—Princess Diana and Prince Charles waited one week to release Prince William’s name, while Prince Harry was named immediately. And Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip waited about a month to name Charles.

“It makes sense that the couple revealed the name before the weekend. When William told reporters that he hoped the hospital and media could get back to their normal routines, the subtext was that he also wanted the fuss to die down,” she said. Arbiter had previously told MSN that she had a hunch about the baby's name. "George is a popular guess for a first name and also a popular name choice for monarchs: There have been six previous King Georges. Philip would be in honor of Prince Philip," she said.

Ever since the Palace announced that the royal couple was expecting, the gambling world has exploded with people placing bets on everything from her due date, to the baby’s gender, to where the royal christening will take place. According to a story published Wednesday on CNN, between 20% and 30% of name bets were placed after Middleton went into labor on Monday.

Here are the monikers that didn’t make the cut:

Frederick: “This name was a front-runner and one of my personal favorites,” says Rosenkrantz. “Not only is Freddy a popular nickname in the U.K., the name Frederick is one of the top 100 names in the U.K. Frederick was the eldest son of George II and the middle name of George V and George VI."

Arthur: The middle names of Prince Charles and George VI. (Queen Elizabeth’s father), Arthur is a romantic name and also number 89 on the U.K. top 100 list. “It’s has a chic, upper class feeling to it,” she says. “People in America are even starting to use it.”

Albert or Alfred: These similar names were debated due to the potential for their adorable nicknames, Bertie and Alfie. They have royal significance, too. “Albert is the nickname of Prince Harry and Prince Andrew and Alfred is popular,” she says.

Philip: An obvious nod to Prince Philip (William’s grandfather and Queen Elizabeth’s husband), this could have been one way to honor him, especially due to concerns for the 92-year-old’s health.

James: England has already had two kings named James; however, since Middleton’s brother is also named James, the name wasn’t likely to be chosen.

Francis: Although it wasn't a strong contender for a first name, it may have been in the mix, considering Princess Diana’s middle name was Frances. “However, it would have been spelled as the male version, ‘Francis,’” says Rosenkrantz.

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[Dianna]

I personally prefer those old traditional names too. You don't see too many Henry's, Louie's and Charlie's running around anymore.. Although the Queen would never approve.. I'm glad they didn't use a stupid name like North West or Blu Ivy... I hate celebrity baby names.

[sliderocker]

Jul 24, 2013 15:42:47 GMT -5 Dianna said:

I personally prefer those old traditional names too. You don't see too many Henry's, Louie's and Charlie's running around anymore.. Although the Queen would never approve.. I'm glad they didn't use a stupid name like North West or Blu Ivy... I hate celebrity baby names.

Same here...traditional although there are some traditional names that ought to be retired as sometimes, one can handicap a person with a bad name, in childhood and in adult life. Also, some should be careful about what names they put together for the first and middle names. The name my oldest niece came up with for her youngest daughter makes her sound like she has a disease if you run her first and middle name together.

Regarding why Kate uses her maiden name, I don't know that that's her idea or the royal family's idea or if it's a lazy news media that doesn't know what the royal family's last name is. My bet would be they don't know what the royal family's last name is as they're too lazy to look it up.

[the Scribe]

I think Studebaker Heinz would have been a fun name.

[Deleted]

Jul 25, 2013 10:42:52 GMT -5 the Scribe said:

I think Studebaker Heinz would have been a fun name.

Love it..

[sliderocker]

Jul 25, 2013 10:42:52 GMT -5 the Scribe said:

I think Studebaker Heinz would have been a fun name.

Prince Studebaker Heinz...funny. The press could have some serious fun with a kid with that name. They'd probably call him Prince Studie (likely pronounced Stoodee) and he'd probably have a chip on his shoulder the size of Europe.

[the Scribe]

My dedication to Prince Studebaker:

[Dianna]

While we're on the subject of the royals.. .... just for laughs..








A MESSAGE FROM THE QUEEN

To the citizens of the United States of America from Her Sovereign Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

In light of your failure in recent years to nominate competent candidates for President of the USA and thus to govern yourselves, we hereby give notice of the revocation of your independence, effective immediately. (You should look up 'revocation' in the Oxford English Dictionary.)

Her Sovereign Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will resume monarchical duties over all states, commonwealths, and territories (except North Dakota, which she does not fancy).

Your new Prime Minister, David Cameron, will appoint a Governor for America without the need for further elections.

Congress and the Senate will be disbanded. A questionnaire may be circulated next year to determine whether any of you noticed.

To aid in the transition to a British Crown dependency, the following rules are introduced with immediate effect:

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1. The letter 'U' will be reinstated in words such as 'colour,' 'favour,' 'labour' and 'neighbour.' Likewise, you will learn to spell 'doughnut' without skipping half the letters, and the suffix '-ize' will be replaced by the suffix '-ise.' Generally, you will be expected to raise your vocabulary to acceptable levels. (look up 'vocabulary').

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2. Using the same twenty-seven words interspersed with filler noises such as ''like' and 'you know' is an unacceptable and inefficient form of communication. There is no such thing as U.S. English. We will let Microsoft know on your behalf. The Microsoft spell-checker will be adjusted to take into account the reinstated letter 'u'' and the elimination of '-ize.'

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3. July 4th will no longer be celebrated as a holiday.

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4. You will learn to resolve personal issues without using guns, lawyers, or therapists. The fact that you need so many lawyers and therapists shows that you're not quite ready to be independent. Guns should only be used for shooting grouse. If you can't sort things out without suing someone or speaking to a therapist, then you're not ready to shoot grouse.

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5. Therefore, you will no longer be allowed to own or carry anything more dangerous than a vegetable peeler. Although a permit will be required if you wish to carry a vegetable peeler in public.

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6. All intersections will be replaced with roundabouts, and you will start driving on the left side with immediate effect. At the same time, you will go metric with immediate effect and without the benefit of conversion tables. Both roundabouts and metrication will help you understand the British sense of humour.

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7. The former USA will adopt UK prices on petrol (which you have been calling gasoline) of roughly $10/US gallon. Get used to it.

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8. You will learn to make real chips. Those things you call French fries are not real chips, and those things you insist on calling potato chips are properly called crisps. Real chips are thick cut, fried in animal fat, and dressed not with catsup but with vinegar.

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9. The cold, tasteless stuff you insist on calling beer is not actually beer at all. Henceforth, only proper British Bitter will be referred to as beer, and European brews of known and accepted provenance will be referred to as Lager. South African beer is also acceptable, as they are pound for pound the greatest sporting nation on earth and it can only be due to the beer. They are also part of the British Commonwealth - see what it did for them. American brands will be referred to as Near-Frozen Gnat's Urine, so that all can be sold without risk of further confusion.

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10. Hollywood will be required occasionally to cast English actors as good guys. Hollywood will also be required to cast English actors to play English characters. Watching Andie Macdowell attempt English dialect in Four Weddings and a Funeral was an experience akin to having one's ears removed with a cheese grater.

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11. You will cease playing American football. There is only one kind of proper football; you call it soccer. Those of you brave enough will, in time, be allowed to play rugby (which has some similarities to American football, but does not involve stopping for a rest every twenty seconds or wearing full kevlar body armour like a bunch of nancies).

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12. Further, you will stop playing baseball. It is not reasonable to host an event called the World Series for a game which is not played outside of America. Since only 2.1% of you are aware there is a world beyond your borders, your error is understandable. You will learn cricket, and we will let you face the South Africans first to take the sting out of their deliveries.

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13.. You must tell us who killed JFK. It's been driving us mad.

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14. An internal revenue agent (i.e. tax collector) from Her Majesty's Government will be with you shortly to ensure the acquisition of all monies due (backdated to 1776).

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15. Daily Tea Time begins promptly at 4 p.m. with proper cups, with saucers, and never mugs, with high quality biscuits (cookies) and cakes; plus strawberries (with cream) when in season.

God Save the Queen!

[the Scribe]

I particularly like #15!

[Deleted]

This was hilarious and quite apt when I first read it during George W's term and sadly still appropriate (and funny)

[erik]

Quote by ronstadtfanaz:

I particularly like #15!

Where's the ale? (LOL)