Royal baby: The Duchess of Cambridge gives birth to a baby boy

[unanimosity]

James is more likely to turn up as a middle name.

Simply because if he's James, he'd be James VII (and all the English people will be going - when were James II - James VI ?).

No he wouldn't; he'd be James III of England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Commonwealth countries which have the monarch as their head of state and James VIII of Scotland.

Some of us English do know our history; maybe some Scots don't!

Of course, whatever names he is given now, he could easily choose another when he becomes king.

Of course being England and looking at the odds regarding the name, the Royal Baby will be named by FIFA.

[geriatrickid]

I hate all the hype over this and how people from all around the world were getting so excited over a family/baby that they will probably never meet and who couldn't give a shit about them.

I'd rather people celebrate a birth and the happiness that accompanies it, then to celebrate at a public execution, or a riot, or whatever negative activity the scum of the world can instigate. Let people have a bit of harmless fun and to enjoy themselves in a non-destructive manner.

[Scott]

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[trompelemonde]

James is more likely to turn up as a middle name.

Simply because if he's James, he'd be James VII (and all the English people will be going - when were James II - James VI ?).

No he wouldn't; he'd be James III of England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Commonwealth countries which have the monarch as their head of state and James VIII of Scotland.

Some of us English do know our history; maybe some Scots don't!

Of course, whatever names he is given now, he could easily choose another when he becomes king.

Not that I care much but the names Stephen and John will certainly not be chosen for reasons of history.

You mention James and what he would be referred to as, this was also made an issue by some Scots when the present Queen ascended to the throne. The first Elizabeth was never Queen of Scotland (true) and so they wanted Elizabeth II to be Elizabeth I - but in Scotland only. Daft but true.

[Chicog]

Denzil's good.

[JimmyTheMook]

Good Lord !

Have they named the little bugger yet ?

[phutoie2]

Wonder how many pubs will be called the "Prince of Cambridge" over the next few years

I understand the Queen Vic in East benders will be first.

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[Chicog]

I'm guessing the Franklin Mint commemorative Dolls/Plates/Teacosies/Toilet seat covers are already being churned out in Zhangzou sweat shops.

[Scott]

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[Scott]

Off-topic post deleted. This thread is about the birth of a royal baby. It's not about the monarchy in general.

Stick to the topic.

[webfact]

RT @CBSNews: JUST IN: Queen Elizabeth visiting her new grandson, England's new prince, CBS News confirms

[David48]

Hey there Georgie Boy

So ... Prince William and Kate Middleton name son George Alexander Louis

... poor bugger ...

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[Jingthing]

The baby will be known as His Royal Highness Prince George of Cambridge.

[Satcommlee]

I thought the government was trying to discourage people on state benefits to have children!

Why the fuss??

[metisdead]

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[mickjn]

Very good news,I am very excited