Prince George Alexander Louis of Cambridge
The wait is over! The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's new baby boy has arrived.
Prince George Alexander Louis of Cambridge was born on Monday 22nd July and is 3rd in line to be the future king.
In 6 Minute English we talk about what to say when a new baby arrives and what kind of life a royal baby can look forward to.
This week's question:
When was Prince William - the father of the new baby - born? Was it:
a) 21st May 1982
b) 21st June 1982
c) 21st October 1982
Vocabulary
- little one
- maternity unit
part of the hospital where babies are born
- a baby shower
a party where people give gifts for the new baby
- protocol
accepted way of behaving at official occasions
- delivered
(in this case) given birth to
- upbringing
how a child is treated and educated by its parents
- nanny
a woman whose job is to help take care of someone's children
- nappies
thick pieces of soft cloth or paper fastened between a baby's legs to catch solid and liquid waste. The American word is diaper.