Royalty: Does it really affect US?

Oh, royalty. The thought alone brings a sense of glory to the currently drab office room I reside in. The dream-like reality show following the lives of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, starting with the royal wedding, has brought a glittering fairy tale to most middle-aged women in the U.S. Lucky for them, the couple has announced they are currently expecting a royal crying and pooping machine in the form of a baby! Not that this has much relevance for me...or for the rest of the country. But one of the more interesting elements is the impact on succession. The old laws state that if there is a male born, that male will knock any female out of the line for succession. But with laws currently being deliberated the male's first, whether boy or girl, will become monarch.

"The last time we had three people in line of succession was 120 years ago with Queen Victoria."

Currently, there is the Queen, Charles prince of whales, William Duke of Cambridge, and the upcoming infant. But another issue which plays into our class a bit, is the element of media involvement.

"Every minute of this pregnancy will be front page of the news."

On CNN, the concern lies with the media's inability to hesitate or hold back on any sort of information regarding the pregnancy, as even citizens of our country are showing excitement.

"The British media itself will be playing  by the rules... what they will be watching closely is how everyone else reacts: the common wealth countries."

In accordance to the Leveson report, Lord Justice Leveson reflects on the importance of the press.

"For over 40 years as a judge, I have watched the press in action day after day in the courts in which I have practiced. I know how vital the press is, all of it, as guardian of the interests of the public, as a critical witness to events, as the standard barer for those who have no one else to speak up for them."

So, I guess we'll have to wait and see for the impact this child will have. But as my fellow executives battle over their interests on the event, there is no doubt the media coverage of this pregnancy will be flooding all news sites. So prepare yourselves, citizens, whether it is relevant to you or not.

CNN News:
"With royal baby, three wait for throne"

Leveson Report:
Leveson Report