The Royal Baby

Features and Analysis

• The spares who became heirs

  History is peppered with examples where the "spare" went on to become the heir.

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• Sister to share spotlight

  The new princess may benefit from a strong bond with Prince George

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• Hospital of choice

  Why modern royals choose the Lindo Wing for having their babies.

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• 'Heir and the spare'

  What life is like as the second child when your parents are royalty

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• From student to duchess

  The life of royal mum Catherine

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• Modern monikers

  Do royal baby name choices influence the public?

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• Royal babies quiz

  How well do you know your royal babies of times past? CBBC Newsround

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• Inescapable future

  Nicholas Witchell on what's in store for the future king.

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