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Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and his wife, Meghan have had their first child. Royal watchers, test your knowledge of the bejeweled babies of the British royal family with this quiz.
How does the British royal family present news of a royal birth?
It's displayed on an easel in front of Buckingham Palace
A horseman rides through the lands shouting the baby's name.
Facebook, duh
What's Prince Louis' position in line for the throne?
He's fourth, ahead of Princess Charlotte since he is a boy.
He's fifth, behind Princess Charlotte since she is older.
He's third, thanks to a little-known rule involving second sons in royal families.
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After a British royal baby is born, what happens at the Tower of London?
Tea is served.
There is a 62-gun salute.
There is a 21-gun salute.
Princess Diana was the first British royal mother to give birth in ____.
a water bath
a hospital
the palace
How do British royal babies get their last names?
They get them the same as anyone else.
When they reach age 10, they get to choose for themselves.
They don't need last names.
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When Princess Diana was giving birth, what unusual action did Prince Charles take?
He was with her in the delivery room.
He pointed his finger at Queen Elizabeth and told her to go home.
He finished a polo match before heading for the hospital.
True or false: The British royal family never announces the sex of the baby before it's born.
true
false
Until the 1920s, what was a requirement of royal births?
The baby received a tiny golden crown that was often displayed in pictures or paintings.
The baby was branded with a royal seal on its bottom.
Government witnesses had to be present during labor.
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