The Royal Baby, round one
When the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge announced they were expecting their first child on December 3, 2012, a media frenzy ensued (in the same vein as today).
Here's how we announced the news
We also reported on the 'Queen's joy at the Royal Baby news'.
Kate is again reported to be suffering from acute morning sickness with her second child. She suffered with this during her first pregnancy, creating speculation that she was pregnant, and forcing the royals to announce the pregnancy earlier than planned.
Many took to Twitter to make their own announcements about the Royal Baby
The BBC made this helpful observation
Prince George was born on July 22
Watch as the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge leave hospital with Prince George - the first time he was seen in public.
Stafford's Kate Bevan (a Kate Middleton lookalike) received a lot of coverage in the build-up to the royal birth, even being asked to run around Hyde Park with her daughter in a pushchair.
A number of Black Country babies share their birthday's with Prince George.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge decided to name their son George. Bookies are currently taking bets on their second-born being called James (so long as it's a boy).
Although others have suggested even less original names.
See also: Duke and Duchess of Cambridge 'delighted' to announced they are expecting second child.
