The Royal Baby: A Journalistic Study of Media Reporting

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LIVIND AND STUDYING IN BRITAIN
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Table of Contents
Introduction................................................................................................................................3
Week 1.......................................................................................................................................3
Week 2.......................................................................................................................................3
Week 3.......................................................................................................................................4
Week 4.......................................................................................................................................4
Conclusion..................................................................................................................................5
Reference List............................................................................................................................6
Appendix....................................................................................................................................7
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Introduction
The report shall demonstrate a news story on Meghan Markle’s royal baby. It shall present
journal entries for each week by covering the story. A full and objective overview of the
proposed news will be reflected with different sources.
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Week 1
Meghan Markle royal-baby-betting
On 19th April, NewYork Times revealed the betting on royal baby. The article stated how
Meghan Markle’s unborn baby is inspiring diamond-encrusted jars, luxury cookie tins, and
wagers. A betting website has used more than $325,000 used on an unborn baby. The shortest
odds on the baby’s arrival and name are this weeks and Diana respectively. Meghan Markle
is the most famous woman in Britain. Thousands of strangers were betting on the gender of
the royal baby. Royal birth and related parts have gained significant popularity in recent
weeks. Katie Nicholl has written a book on royals living and its title is Harry and Meghan-
Life, Loss and Love. The sparkling and charming personality of Meghan has made everyone
to talk about the upcoming baby and its gender. Biscuiteers, a firm with specialization in ice
cookies, produced a luxury biscuit decorated with baby crowns, sweet treats, and baby
onesie. Many customers were buying this cookie at 45 pounds and this shows the popularity
of Meghan’s pregnancy and her baby.
Week 2
Meghan Markle baby photos
In the second week of May 2019, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry stepped out with the
royal baby. Meghan gave birth to the baby boy on the sixth of May 2019. During the first
appearance, Markle shared her joy to her family by stating that she is feeling special by
experiencing sweetest temperament of her baby. Parents shared photos in official Instagram
account depicting the new family passing through Windsor Castle with cradling baby Sussex.
They showed gratefulness for support and warm wishes that they have received from every
individual around the world. Prince Harry answered some questions about the new and
amazing infant. He promised that they would come back with the good name of the baby boy.
Social media started sharing the weight of baby mentioning it to be seven pounds and three
ounces. The new baby will not take the same title as his cousins. Parents were happy to
celebrate a new beginning of their life.
Week 3
Meghan and Harry Just Revealed Their Baby's Name and It's a Surprise.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry announced the name of their royal baby. The name is
Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor. As per Baby centre and Babble, the meaning of
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Archie is “bold and genuine”. Some reporters told that the name has a connection with a
German origin. Harrison is a tribute to the father, whose meaning is the son of Harry. Lastly,
Mountbatten-Windsor is the surname given in honour with Queen Elizabeth II, who has not
any Royal Highness titles. The Duchess and Dukes shared the baby’s name on Instagram
with a photo with Doria Ragland and Prince Philip. Royal fans were speculating about the
possible moniker since Meghan was pregnant. Some guesses are Albert for a boy or Diana for
a girl. Parents have not revealed the name while they stepped out for the first after delivery.
They wanted to tell the baby’s moniker with queen before sharing with the whole world.
During moniker ceremony, Meghan told that she has two best guys for which she is one of
the happiest women across the world.
Week 4
How Harry NEEDS Meghan Markle 'more than she needs him' – 'Meghan holds ALL the
cards'
On 17th May 2019, Harry revealed that how he needs Meghan more than she needs him.
Harry told that Meghan Markle is the source of structure and stability. The newspaper
revealed how Harry grew up from a little boy to an adult, who is important for his family. He
trusts Meghan and her efforts to win over many minds and hearts. It shows how Meghan
Markle has a great influence on Harry. The Royal expert told that Meghan holds all the cards
and she has earned a more powerful position after giving birth to the royal baby. Meghan
adores Harry and follows most of his principles that create a special moment. The royal
couple have celebrated their joy of having a baby at Windsor Castle, which was the venue of
their reception. In this news article, Meghan’s special feeling for the baby boy has been
reflected. She is trying to figure out who the baby boy looks like. Harry added to her
happiness and told the infant has brought many changes over last two weeks and this change
process shall continue over the upcoming months. The baby’s look is changing every day and
making parents feel special and privileged. Harry commented on their parenthood by stating
that it is an amazing feeling.
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Conclusion
The study presented the development of news story on Meghan Markle and her royal baby. It
has taken information from various news pages and provided a better understanding of the
proposed news.
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Reference List
Express.co.uk 2019. How Harry NEEDS Meghan Markle 'more than she needs him' –
'Meghan holds ALL the cards'. [online] Express.co.uk. Available at:
https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1128202/Prince-Harry-Meghan-Markle-news-latest-
baby-Archie-UK-royal-family-Queen-Andrew-Morton [Accessed 17 May 2019].
Harper's BAZAAR.com 2019. Meghan and Harry Just Revealed Their Baby's Name and It's
a Surprise. [online] Available at:
https://www.harpersbazaar.com/celebrity/latest/a27260052/meghan-markle-royal-baby-
name-archie-meaning/ [Accessed 17 May 2019].
Nytimes.com. 2019. Betting on the Royal Baby. [online] Available at:
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/19/business/meghan-markle-royal-baby-betting.html
[Accessed 17 May 2019].
Time.com 2019. http://time.com. [online] Available at: http://time.com/5569492/meghan-
markle-baby-photos/ [Accessed 17 May 2019].
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