Catherine gives birth to baby boy

CNN ^ | Mon July 22, 2013 | Dana Ford. Laura Smith-Spark and Richard Allen Greene

[MinorityRepublican]

Kensington Palace source: Prince William remained at Catherine's side throughout her labor, and the baby was born vaginally.

[Bubba Ho-Tep]

What powers do the Royals have? (I’m seriously asking)

Depends what you call powers. Theoretically, the monarch still rules and the government runs things at his or her pleasure. Practically, that means that the Prime Minister keeps the monarch in the loop on what's going on, and might listen to their opinion, but that's about it. One reason the monarchy survives is that they've learned not to interfere.

On the other hand, they do a lot of charitable work and they draw attention to their pet causes by their presence, so there's that.

[I cannot think of a name]

“This kid will never have to work a day in it’s life and will have everything handed to it. Sad actually.”

Are you talking about the future King of England or a welfare recipient?

Aw, wait, come to think of it the King of England will probably do more work than the average welfare recipient.

[Aria]

after birth, the baby began crying orally and then defecated anally.

LOLOL I am at work, laughing verrry quietly...

[Red Badger]

Wake me when it's all over..............

[Tax-chick]

And more to the point, why have a Caesarian, risking complications in future births as well as other maternal health issues, if it’s not necessary for the mother or baby?

Kate must have been following her prescribed prenatal diet rigorously to have such a large baby when she’s so thin. I’ve always taken pregnancy as license to get fat, myself, since nobody cares but my doctor and I’m paying him.

[Tax-chick]

Except that you never see James and James at the same time, only one of them.

[ArrogantBustard]

the baby began crying orally and then defecated anally.

Meanwhile, 0bama is doing the opposite ...

[BerryDingle]

I wonder if his ears will be as big as Zippy’s, or Charles’?

[ottbmare]

Oh, well, isn’t that just great. This is just what the world needed.....yet another welfare recipient!

The British Royal Family bring far more money into the British treasury than they cost. They're a huge economic engine.

[Arrowhead1952]

I was thinking George because the chart had it as number one. Washington and Bush are two presidents the left despises.

[Hoodat]

Yes, seriously.

White House Marks Birth Of Royal Baby With A Picture Of . . . Barack Obama…

[editor-surveyor]

>> “and her breaststs got bigger.” <<

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That is a shame. The only real negative arising out of childbirth.
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[txhurl]

Speaking of names, why is her nick spelled Kate when derived from Catherine? English thing?

[ArrogantBustard]

Look for the poster on “Narcissistic Personality Disorder” about halfway down the page at weaselzippers.

[surrey]

or Obama

[EEGator]

I thought it was something like that. I thought they actually had no legal say in anything. I knew they did charitable causes. William and Harry both serve/served in the military. I think some FReepers are being quite harsh on them. They obviously have every advantage in life, but they seem to be decent people. (I like Harry the best)

[bboop]

TMI, CNN. Do we really need to know everything? Is there a euphymism you might use to, oh I don’t know, just be every so slightly polite. Gad.
‘Gave birth ‘Naturally’ comes to mind. “Without intervention.” ‘Without medical intervention.” ANY of these would suffice.

[bboop]

Thank you. “natural birth’ is also just fine.