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An Heir is Born!



Pictured: The Queen of the Grand Kingdom. Long-awaited news regarding the birth of Her Majesty's first child finally comes through after a long period of silence by the Royal Household

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Article by Lauren Parnus | Fein 1584 | Gregminster, Ormbeck

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Cheering crowds gathered around the entrance of the Royal Gregminster Hospital at nine in the morning today, in anticipation of the announcement that was sure to come following Her Majesty's confinement there two days prior. And news came indeed, as Sir Spencer Grafton from the Royal Household agency and the Prince-Consort Euram Redever came out of the building all-smiles. The assembled locals seemed to already know what was to come ever since the sovereign came to the city and entered the largest medical facility in Adwest, but they nevertheless cheered in jubilation as Sir Grafton officially declared the birth of Queen Sophia and Prince Euram's child.

News regarding the Queen's pregnancy last came during the previous year in Dein. Although as the months passed and the Queen began to exhibit a growing baby bump and lessened her engagements, further information from Stormwind were elusive. Until today, that is.

Physicians of the Royal Household accompanying the pair announced that the child was born a girl at 11:29 PM, following about 4 hours of labor. The princess was born a "healthy and active" child, weighing 8lb and 7 oz, although about 24 hours overdue. They also stated that the Queen did not have a very difficult time during labor expected of her age and that there had been no complications in her pregnancy over the last nine months.

The Prince-Consort said the Queen was "very happy" as she slept for the first time a mother. He has said that they plan on naming the princess after someone "dear to our hearts" but has declined to cite that or those someones. He has announced that the princess will be christened one week after today in Lhanbryde and has confirmed that he has asked his elder brother, the Grand Duke Desmond of Sindar-Astrasia, to be godfather.

News of the birth spread quickly despite the continuation of ancient practices during the birth of a firstborn; the town crier of Gregminster, sanctioned by the Royal Household, publicly spread the information to the city. By the late afternoon, the crowds in front of the Royal Gregminster Hospital had tripled, anticipating the departure of the royal family with the princess.

Congratulations poured in from throughout the realm as the first photos of the royal family from their wing were posted online by the Royal Household Agency. The Court has declared today a Day of Celebration and announced the closure of all government offices for the day by 4:30 PM. Meanwhile, the Lord Protector has announced his hosting of the traditional banquet in reverence to the birth of an heir, inviting all Lords and Ladies throughout the Grand Kingdom.

The Queen and the Prince Consort left the Royal Gregminster Hospital at 8 PM today, the princess sleeping soundly in her mother's arms. They are to return to Balfonheim for ceremonies until the end of the month, upon which they will take a leave of their duties for an unspecified amount of time for the Queen to recuperate according to the Royal Household Agency.

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