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If you haven't already heard, London just welcomed a new royal baby. Who are we kidding — of course you know that Kate Middleton's third baby has arrived! Before we meet the little lady or lad, however, here's the 411 on 10 royal baby traditions that you should know about, from the town crier's birth announcement to the royal christening ceremony.

Royal Births Are Typically Announced in the 12th Week of Pregnancy
Home Births Used to Be the Norm
There's a Gun Salute After the Baby's Birth
Births Are Announced on an Easel Outside of Buckingham Palace
A Town Crier Announces the Birth to All of London
Royal Babies Don't Have Last Names
The Baby Makes Its First Official Public Appearance at the Royal Christening
The Royals Need to Officially Register Their Babies, Too
Royal Babies Usually Have Around 6 Godparents
The Father Receives Paternity Leave
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