Congratulations to William and Kate.

It is good of them to open their lives to so many around the world. There are times as this that causes pause to remember our own joys. That could never be bad.

I wish the family good health and much happiness. Time passes fast and a child grows so quickly. Treasure today.

Caroline Davies
July 22, 2013 

Royal couple will aim to give prince a normal childhood (click here) 

The new parents must balance media interest with the desire for privacy for their child. Not an easy thing these days

There is normal and then there is royal "normal". The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will undoubtedly aspire to give their firstborn as normal an upbringing as possible, but that automatic HRH style bestowed at birth on the orders of the Queen will inevitably constrain.

The royal template leads to expectations of an infant destined for an elite private education, including as a boarder, and with a nanny in the background for those times when mama and papa are away fulfilling their domestic duties and flying the flag in far-flung places on foreign tours.

Then a university will be selected, along with a suitable degree course. There are no degrees on offer in modern sovereignship, but art could be useful given he will be surrounded by historic works during his lifetime. Both William and Kate studied history of art at St Andrews, though William switched to geography. Constitutional law could perhaps be equally handy.

Thereafter gender dictates. Royal male heirs are easy and undergo a stint in the military....