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What next for the Royal baby boy?
23 July 2013
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The Duchess of Cambridge has given birth to a baby boy. For the first time in British history, it made no difference if the royal child was a boy or a girl - the baby would be third in line to the throne regardless. But the new law, which was changed especially for this baby, will not be put to the test. The BBC's Royal Correspondent Luisa Baldini reports on the family and public life that lies ahead.
It was a pregnancy in the public eye. There was no hiding away from the cameras. And royal duties continued for the Duchess of Cambridge until the final weeks. Wherever she went, the gifts, the questions, the chat, had been of the baby. She gave little away.
With his great-grandmother in her 61st year on the throne, and his grandfather and father ahead of him in the line of succession, it will be some time before the Duke and Duchess's son is King.
Suzannah Lipscomb, Historian:
It is in the nature of these next few years, in his upbringing, in his childhood, in the character and values that are instilled in him at this stage, that will determine how the British people view their monarch.
In the past, there was a formality to the royal birth announcements. Much has changed.
After Prince William was born at St. Mary's hospital, his father spoke to the media.
Reporter: How is Lady Di?
Prince Charles: She's very well, marvellous.
Reporter: Was it a very painful experience?
Prince Charles: Have you ever had a baby?
Reporter: No I haven't.
Prince Charles: I should wait and see!
And from the moment the new Prince appeared on the hospital steps, it was clear his upbringing would be different, less formal. William will now be fiercely protective of his Words in the News
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wife and child, but controlling the level of interest from the public and the media is increasingly problematic.
The Duchess of Cambridge's childhood memories are of a strong family unit in rural Berkshire. Royal life appears not to have diminished that bond. And there is speculation that after the birth the Duchess will return home to mum for a few weeks.
William's childhood broke with tradition. By royal standards there was greater freedom.
It was more normal, there was less restraint. He is likely to want the same for his son, a little boy who one day will be King.
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Vocabulary and definitions
in the public eye
well known by many people
gave little away
did not tell anyone any information
succession
process in which someone automatically takes their
position after someone else
upbringing
how a child is treated and educated by its parents
monarch
head of state such as king or queen
problematic
causing problems
diminished
reduced
speculation
guessing what might happen without any certain
information
broke with tradition
did something different from what is normally done
restraint
control in showing emotions or behaving in a certain
way
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/language/wordsinthenews/2013/07/130723_witn_royal_baby
Related story:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-23413964
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-23413653
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