VOA · What's Trending Today?
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01Here's what's trending today.
02Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, gave birth to a baby boy on Monday.
03The proud father, Britain's Prince Harry, announced to the world that this little baby is absolutely to die for.
04The baby is the couple's first child.
05He is the seventh in line to the British throne.
06The boy was born in the early morning hours Monday, weighing 3.2 kilograms.
07The royal family said both Meghan and the baby are healthy and well.
08Prince Harry spoke with television reporters later on Monday in Windsor.
09He said he was present for the birth.
10He promised he would offer more details in the coming days, such as the baby's name.
11It's been the most amazing experience I could ever have possibly imagined, he said.
12How any woman does what they do is beyond comprehension.
13Queen Elizabeth and other members of the royal family were reportedly delighted with the news.
14Harry's brother, Prince William, and his wife, Kate, have appeared for photographers just hours after the births of their three children.
15Harry added that he planned to make another announcement so everyone can see the baby.
16They are also expected to appear for photographs at that time.
17The new royal baby is the eighth great-grandchild of the 93-year-old Queen Elizabeth.
18The child does not immediately become a prince.
19Only the queen can give him such a title.
20Many observers feel the birth of the mixed-race baby represents an important moment in royal history.
21Royal watcher Claudia Joseph told Reuters, It's symbolic of a more modern monarchy.
22It appeals to people across the world.
23They will be able to identify with the royal family as never before.
24And that's what's trending today.
25I'm Alice Bryant.
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