Royal Baby in UK

[Sammy]

If you are not UK based I'm curious to know how this story has been covered, if at all, in your own county and your views on it.

Here in the U.S., the royal baby is by far the big news event of the last couple of days.  It's nice to have some good news for a change.

The folks who are bitching about all the coverage are the jealous types.

[Beorn]

The folks who are bitching about all the coverage are the jealous types.

No, they're the bitching types.

[vandermolen]

Here in the U.S., the royal baby is by far the big news event of the last couple of days.  It's nice to have some good news for a change.

The folks who are bitching about all the coverage are the jealous types.

Thanks Sammy,

I am surprised by the extent of the overseas coverage of this story. In fact the British media and press have made a story of it themselves, with clips from ABC News and similar scenes from the world's media. Although not a fanatical royalist I agree that it has made a welcome change from the usual leading news stories.

[XB-70 Valkyrie]

Here in the U.S. we have much more interesting and uplifting things to think about--the new tattoo on Beyonce's ass, Justin Bieber's new girlfriend, the Kardashian harpies have gained 100 lbs...

bread and circuses

[Beorn]

Has a name been announced?

Bilbo, I think.

[vandermolen]

Has a name been announced?

Not yet despite M N Dave's suggestion.

[Mirror Image]

I'll weigh in here, and leave in a hurry , I personally don't care one bit about the 'Royal Family' and never understood the fascination or need for them. They live, breath, and put on their pants one leg at a time like I do. The only difference here is the UK supports them and they continue to give them their hard-earned money just so Prince Henry can go off to Vegas and party like a rock star. I say make these people get real jobs and stop living in some kind of fantasy world. They're human beings like all of us.

[XB-70 Valkyrie]

Has a name been announced?

My guess is he'll be named after some swishy, inbred, murderous royal from his family tree.

[vandermolen]

I'll weigh in here, and leave in a hurry , I personally don't care one bit about the 'Royal Family' and never understood the fascination or need for them. They live, breath, and put on their pants one leg at a time like I do. The only difference here is the UK supports them and they continue to give them their hard-earned money just so Prince Henry can go off to Vegas and party like a rock star. I say make these people get real jobs and stop living in some kind of fantasy world. They're human beings like all of us.

Fair enough John and no need to 'leave in a hurry' I was just curious to hear people's views. I am not a great royalist but, on balance, I like the idea of a non-political Head of State and I guess it brings in the tourists (my mother was once asked by a tourist if the Queen appeared on the balcony of Buckingham Palace every day at a particular time - like a cuckoo clock!) But I see the other side too - anachronistic waste of tax payer's money etc.

[The new erato]

, and put on their pants one leg at a time like I do.

Actually they don't. They have people putting them on them (called dressers I believe).

[AnthonyAthletic]

HRH the Prince Philip, Duke of Edinbugh stopped wearing trousers a while ago. 
He went all mechanical.

[bhodges]

Gents, I realize this topic engenders (perhaps unexpectedly) strong feelings, but let's keep it civil, please. Thank you.

--Bruce

[Sergeant Rock]

The only difference here is the UK supports them and they continue to give them their hard-earned money just so Prince Henry can go off to Vegas and party like a rock star. I say make these people get real jobs

In fact, Prince Harry has a real job. He's in the military, serving since 2005, including two combat tours in Afghanistan as an Apache co-pilot/gunner. He's recently qualified to be an Apache commander. I don't blame the guy for blowing off a little steam in Vegas. As a veteran I understand completely.

Sarge

[Karl Henning]

In fact, Prince Harry has a real job. He's in the military, serving since 2005, including two combat tours in Afghanistan as an Apache co-pilot/gunner. He's recently qualified to be an Apache commander. I don't blame the guy for blowing off a little steam in Vegas. As a veteran I understand completely.

Sarge

Indeed, and this wrinkle in the conversation illustrates how the Royals can come in for harsh remark, simply by having a "regular bloke" side.

[Papy Oli]

In fact, Prince Harry has a real job. He's in the military, serving since 2005, including two combat tours in Afghanistan as an Apache co-pilot/gunner. He's recently qualified to be an Apache commander. I don't blame the guy for blowing off a little steam in Vegas. As a veteran I understand completely.

Sarge

...and he's going for a third spell again soon.

Prince William also works in the Army btw (Air Rescue Unit in Anglesey I believe ?).

[Parsifal]

In fact, Prince Harry has a real job. He's in the military, serving since 2005, including two combat tours in Afghanistan as an Apache co-pilot/gunner. He's recently qualified to be an Apache commander. I don't blame the guy for blowing off a little steam in Vegas. As a veteran I understand completely.

...and he's going for a third spell again soon.

Prince William also works in the Army btw (Air Rescue Unit in Anglesey I believe ?).

You forgot to mention that the Prince of Wales markets his own line of organic biscuits.

It does seem incongruous that the birth of this baby is considered more newsworthy than the fact that 500 prisoners were broken out of prison by al Qaeda in Iraq.  But we must have our entertainment.

[Opus106]

In fact, Prince Harry has a real job. He's in the military, serving since 2005, including two combat tours in Afghanistan as an Apache co-pilot/gunner. He's recently qualified to be an Apache commander. I don't blame the guy for blowing off a little steam in Vegas. As a veteran I understand completely.

Sarge

But can a 'normal' army officer at his level (in the UK, say) afford to blow steam off in Vegas, in the way he did, with nary a concern? (I'm referring to the expenses alone, nothing else.)

[The Six]

The royal family is all BS. This article is right.

http://gawker.com/imprison-the-royal-family-and-abolish-the-monarchy-867576501

[MishaK]

The royal family is all BS. This article is right.

http://gawker.com/imprison-the-royal-family-and-abolish-the-monarchy-867576501

My thoughts exactly. I particularly liked this:

It is akin to taxing the American public to support the Kardashian family.

[springrite]

Maybe instead of having babies, they should take a page from the Tibetans and look for reincarnations. One person instead of a whole clan. More cost effective.