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Royal baby: Reactions to Kate Middleton's pregnancy

Christopher Dean Hopkins, Digital First Media

Posted: 12/03/2012 01:39:44 PM PST

Updated: 12/05/2012 12:28:05 PM PST

View the story "Royal baby: Reactions to Kate Middleton's pregnancy" on StorifyRoyal baby: Reactions to Kate Middleton's pregnancyThe British royal family announced Monday that a new heir was on the way, as Prince William and Kate Middleton are expecting a child. As expected, the British handled the news with the dignity and stoicism for which they are famous. Except online, where many went a little nuts. Storified by Digital First Media · Mon, Dec 03 2012 12:56:46Except where otherwise noted, these are real comments from real Brits, as determined by Twitter.

As with most baby celebrations, it started with the "squee!" crowd.
OMFG KATE MIDDLETON IS PREGNANT I AM LITERALLY WEEPING WELCOME ROYAL BABY I LOVE YOU AbiRoyal baby coming!! Jasmine NHRoyal baby royal baby royal baby yaaaaaaayCharlotte Bland@accid_pop A MINI WILL AND A MINI KATE that would be perfect I'm so excited for the royal family!Samanta RaymundoAWWW WILL AND KATE ARE HAVING A LITTLE ONE!!! BLESSRahma. IM5.but can you imagine how beautiful William and Kate's child is going

to be and what an amazing life they'll havenicholaRunning parallel with the "squee!" was a little hyperventilation. Slow down there, buddy - maybe sit down and take a couple of deep breaths.
Kate Middleton Pregnant!lauderishSlate curates the Web coverage of the royal baby news, which generally has been the journalistic equivalent of "squee!" and/or hyperventilation.

Many tweeters offered suggestions or made requests, the most popular of which was angling for another "bank holiday" day off, like the one on the day of William and Kate's wedding. Some others:
I hope will and kate have a boy so he can marry ivy blue and together they can take on the world #katemiddleton #beyonceSophie WardleI really hope Wills comes out onto the balcony and does a Lion King moment with the Royal baby #anditmovesusallSophie Linder-LeeSo pleased for Will and Kate, but glad my preg sickness wasn't all over the headlines, poor girl. Hope they tell her to eat crystal ginger.Emma GervasioFingers crossed for a girl.. The due date is next June so preferably on my Birthday too! #futureQueenofEngland #Kate&WillsHolly Harman-WilsonCongrats to Will and Kate :) please call your baby Rebecca if its a girl obvB e c c a On the American side of the pond, a blog recommended baby gifts for little Third-in-Line, such as a Caviar Kid Snack Pack.

Finally, there were some individuals who brought up aspects of this news one simply does not discuss in polite company.
So, we've got Royal Baby, now we just have to wait for the Queen to die and bring on CHARLESAGEDDON.Lauren GRoyal baby!!!! How exciting!!!!!!!!!#50shadesofgreybabyboom #royalbabyCaroline BreenMeanwhile bookmakers are foreseeing a healthy market for betting on what they'll name the latest royal. Among the current leaders: Elizabeth, Charles and Diana.

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