SocietyWhy a large family makes sense for the royalsThe announcement that William and Kate are expecting a second child can be explained by their famous closeness with their own siblings
BusinessThe Royal baby will make you rich (if you’re lucky)No economy-wide boost expected from William and Kate’s newborn
WorldThe biggest celebrity baby in history?Kate and William’s child will be the first royal baby to be born into the age of social media. #goodluck
CanadaHail to the royal visit’s chief organizerSixteen-hour days, multiple cross-country tours and delicate negotiations are de rigueur as Kevin MacLeod plots William and Kate’s first tour of Canada
CanadaWho will be king of Canada?Now they’re both in waiting. Whoever prevails, there’s never been a better time to renew our royal roots
CultureWhere the real wedding party’s atForget official royal invites. You’d rather watch with these ladies.
NewsThis Week: NewsmakersMadonna’s newest epiphany, Stephen Harper’s women problem, and signs of sanity from Jan Brewer
WorldFergie on the outside looking inSarah Ferguson’s cash grab cost her an invite to the wedding. Still, she serves a higher purpose.
CultureKnit your own royal weddingThe fun of this project is in the details—even the medals were vetted for accuracy