The most important thing about a hereditary monarchy is that the line of hereditary succession should be secured. That is why the news that the Duchess of Cambridge (the future Queen) has given birth to a son has been greeted so enthusiastically here in England and throughout the British Commonwealth. Ignore the protests of republicans:…
(JTA) — When the news broke Monday that Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge and wife of Prince William, had gone into labor, it seemed that London could not have been more prepared. For weeks, reporters and photographers had been camped out in front of the maternity ward at St. Mary’s Hospital. The choreography of…
When Kate Middleton gave birth to a baby boy after being rushed to the Lindo Wing at St Mary’s Hospital, anxious to avoid hundreds of paparazzi camping outside. She almost certainly missed the little plaque at the entrance, which pays tribute to the anonymous donor “who was not unmindful of his neighbors’ needs” and who…
Gail Simmons has one in the oven — and no, it’s not a batch of cookies. “Top Chef” judge Gail Simmons is expecting her first child with husband Jeremy Abrams. The baby is due this winter, Simmons’ rep confirmed to People Magazine. Simmons married Abrams, head of the music programming company Audiostiles in 2008. Their Long…
An Israeli study has demonstrated that listening to the music of Mozart is more conducive to the development of premature babies than is exposure to Bach. Many studies have demonstrated the benefits of classical music to the development of babies. But the Ichilov Hospital research, led by Prof. Dror Mandel director of the Neonatal Intensive…
Mayor Michael Bloomberg may have a new title very soon. According to the New York Post, Hizzoner is a soon-to-be granddaddy. Georgina Bloomberg, a professional equestrian, is expecting a winter baby, the 30-year-old’s spokeswoman confirmed on June 26. “Georgina and her boyfriend are excited to be expecting a baby this winter. Her entire family has…
What’s in a name? Roses by any other name would, as the bard would have it, smell as sweet. Because after all, a name cannot change a person’s inner essence and soul. Or can it? These are the questions that keep you up late at night as you wonder what you will name your unborn…
Joan Rivers may have postponed her birthday celebrations last week, but she didn’t skimp on birthday cake. When singer Fergie came on “Fashion Police” on Monday night to show off her baby bump, she brought Joan a little treat. Even though the party ended in a food fight, @fergie’s cake was DELICIOUS! All-new @e_fashionpolice tonight…
