The title of Channel 4’s A Very Royal Baby: from Cradle to Crown (Wednesday) suggests that there has only ever been the one Royal Baby, a mythical panhistorical character who appears in every generation, much like Doctor Who or Micheál Martin. This is the first Royal Baby who has, one pundit tells us, a chance of becoming both monarch and US president. Yes, the line is actually “Royal babies are just massive, massive assets,” which is disappointing. This new Royal Baby, we are told with a slight hint of distaste, will be “a California girl”. This is the first Royal Baby who has, one pundit tells us, a chance of becoming both monarch and US president.

Source: The Irish Times May 21, 2021 03:56 UTC