Weird Royal Birth Rituals Throughout History

[post_page_title]And she was the first family member to see him[/post_page_title]

The same order of precedence extends not only to news of the birth, but also to personal visits and even revealing the little bundle of joy’s name. After being released from the hospital, William and Kate brought George to Nottingham Cottage, in the Kensington Palace complex.

And she was the first family member to see him

They weren’t staying – it was just a stop before they headed to Bucklebury, where Kate’s family lives. In truth, the stopover was mostly meant to allow the Queen to meet George – and be informed of his name. It was the first time in nearly 120 years a reigning monarch cradled a direct heir three generations removed from the throne.

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