It's a Boy

[AndyRM]

[QUOTE 5222978, member: 10119"]The safe arrival of a baby into a family where they are wanted and will be loved is pretty much always a good thing and to be celebrated, I think.

I'm not a massive monarchist, overall.

Two thoughts, simultaneously. Whodathunkit.[/QUOTE]

Exactly my take on it, it's the blanket coverage that annoys me. But then the same will be true when the World Cup kicks off and those who don't like football are subjected to a month of it.

 

[nickyboy]

Exactly my take on it, it's the blanket coverage that annoys me. But then the same will be true when the World Cup kicks off and those who don't like football are subjected to a month of it.

I disagree

I'm very happy that a healthy baby has entered the world into a family that seems very pleased

I don't mind the blanket coverage. What I do mind a lot, is the deferential nature of the coverage. I'd hoped we'd progressed beyond the forelock tugging of the Nicholas Witchells of this world. Fair makes me want to puke

 

[Accy cyclist]

Has the baby had it's first feed yet?

 

[AndyRM]

Has the baby had it's first feed yet?

Yes. A Fray Bentos pie washed down with Accy Stanley milk.

 

[MikeG]

Overcome with indifference........

Good luck to them, and the new lad. Hope all goes well. Now, I'd be quite happy if that was the last I heard of the little mite for about 25 years.

 

[theclaud]

View: https://twitter.com/jimwaterson/status/988322669866209280

 

[Fab Foodie]

View: https://twitter.com/jimwaterson/status/988322669866209280

You couldn’t make it up!

 

[biggs682]

Wicked

 

[Drago]

I disagree

I'm very happy that a healthy baby has entered the world into a family that seems very pleased

I don't mind the blanket coverage. What I do mind a lot, is the deferential nature of the coverage. I'd hoped we'd progressed beyond the forelock tugging of the Nicholas Witchells of this world. Fair makes me want to puke

Even Prince Charles can't stand Nicholas Witchell. You know life's dealt you a bad hand if Chuck doesn't love you.

 

[DaveReading]

I assume that there won't be any more additions to the family now that Prince William has landed his chopper for the last time.

 

[Drago]

Is it true that officials have to be there to witness the birth to be assured there are no substitutions, and that a commoner doesn't get swapped in its place? Or is that an urban myth?

Edit - this authoritative source states that it was once true, but that it now no longer happens.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...s-birth-royal-child-ensure-isnt-imposter.html

 

[Beebo]

View: https://twitter.com/jimwaterson/status/988322669866209280

The Daily Mail have apparently devoted page 1-19 plus an additional 15 page souvenir pull out to the birth.
So I other news to report then?

 

[Shut Up Legs]

So it's a boy. I wonder how the little'un likes being called an "it". Shouldn't we be saying "he's a boy"?

 

[srw]

Wonderful news

Lots of zealots on here pumping the same old boring drivel ....

Never mind. When the little brat goes home tomorrow we'll be shot of news of him at least until he starts school.

 

[AndyRM]

What do you expect them to cover it with? A tarpaulin?

Too dangerous as it's not breathable.