The mother of all posts on Prince George

Everything you need to know about the royal baby

<p>Britain&#8217;s Prince William, right, and Kate, Duchess of Cambridge hold the Prince of Cambridge, Tuesday July 23, 2013, as they emerge to pose for photographers outside St. Mary&#8217;s Hospital exclusive Lindo Wing in London where the Duchess gave birth on Monday July 22. The Royal couple are expected to head to London’s Kensington Palace from the hospital with their newly born son, the third in line to the British throne.  (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)</p>

Britain’s Prince William, right, and Kate, Duchess of Cambridge hold the Prince of Cambridge, Tuesday July 23, 2013, as they emerge to pose for photographers outside St. Mary’s Hospital exclusive Lindo Wing in London where the Duchess gave birth on Monday July 22. The Royal couple are expected to head to London’s Kensington Palace from the hospital with their newly born son, the third in line to the British throne. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

As soon as Prince George entered the world at 4:24 p.m. on July 22, Maclean’s jumped into action. We offer comprehensive coverage of the royal birth, including a breakdown of notable numbers, a letter to the duchess of Cambridge, a look back at the duke of Cambridge’s own birth in 1982, and a view from our editors.

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COLOUR COMMENTARY ON THE ROYAL REVEAL
In which we imagine what might have transpired during the debut of a future queen
INFOGRAPHIC: THE ROYAL BABY
Key numbers on the future king, including total cannon shots fired after his birth
KATE VANQUISHES ‘BABY BUMP’ POLICE
Attention Twitterverse: This is what a healthy post-partum body looks like
THE ROYAL BABY: WHAT’S IN A NAME?
Why the royal couple picked the names George Alexander Louis for their son
THE ROYAL REVEAL, THEN AND NOW
How the first glimpse of Prince George compares to the introduction of Prince William, three decades earlier
DEAR KATE…
Leah McLaren offers some motherly advice from someone who’s been there. Sort of.
PHOTOS: CELEBRATING THE ROYAL BABY
From Canada to Japan, royal fans around the globe welcome a baby boy
EDITORIAL: LONG TO REIGN OVER US
The birth of Prince George means stability and security in the Commonwealth