Long
after the American colonials broke away from the British monarchy, long after
George Washington refused to take the title of “king,” Americans are still
fascinated by anything British and royal.
The
media incessantly pumped out news and features about the royal birth. TV
networks gave us several “special reports” when Kate Middleton checked into the
hospital, and then even more reports when the birth was announced, and then
when Middleton, Prince William, and their baby went home. The 30-minute network evening news devoted as
much as half of its time to the royal birth.
There
was live coverage. There was taped coverage.
Radio
gave us near-instant updates.
