10 Things to Know About the Royal Baby

Welcome, His Royal Highness Prince of Cambridge.

Yes, it's a boy for Kate and William. Ever since the formal announcement that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were expecting their first child, the hysterical squeals from royal groupies, baby lovers, gambling opportunists, and of course the media have been relentless. And don't expect the adoration to let up now that His Royal Highness has arrived.

The birth of the new prince has enthused history buffs and those who have a strange fondness for protocol. After all, what other occasions can engender discussions about female succession, the use of firearms in a public park, and whether 10 people really deserved to be hanged for allegedly practicing witchcraft more than 400 years ago? Scroll through for 10 things to know about the royal baby — and see how much more there is to learn. -- By Vera H-C Chan, Yahoo!

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