#1. A Prince is Born

Valentine Low, an author for The Times, wrote an article about the royal birth which recently took place in Britain, expressing both the feelings of the royal family and of the public. He comments on the political aspect of the royal birth, along with the details of the birth.  In Valentine’s own words, the birth is described as, “Whatever the historians and constitutionalists wanted, the arrival of a baby will have made the Duchess[Kate] particularly happy.” After this Valentine goes into the political aspect of the Succession to the Crown Act which states that the first born, regardless of sex, can inherit the throne, and goes into how the royal birth of a male would leave the making of history to the next generation. Low sheds light on the Duchess’ (Kate’s) take on the birth of a male heir to the throne, showing her delight. Although this delight is shared by William, Duke of Cambridge, he would have preferred the birth of a daughter. His non-preferential desire shows his support for this Act and shows a move from the traditional. Low then gives a statement about the secrecy surrounding the royal birth and the measures taken for it to remain out of the public-eye.

Low relies on both direct commentary given by the royal family along with exterior information, feeding on the emotions of the public to support his article, contrary to having an opinion-based article. Low does not fail to provide information and statements which support and make up his article. The author gives direct statements from several different royal family members and relies on public knowledge and rumors to support his writing. Low is articulate and direct in the language he uses to produce his article, giving space for the reader to develop his or her own opinion of the royal birth. His article is very informative, looking at both sides of the event, from the respect of those who were directly involved, the royalty, and of those who were directly affected, the British and world public.    

Low, Valentine. "A Prince Is Born." The Times [London] 23 July 2013, 70944th ed.: 1-3. Print.