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Royal baby photos: Modern monarchs

History is boring and old and royal babies are new and exciting. Lets combine the two — royal babies through history. In the following list, you'll find photos and paintings of some memorable modern monarchs – predecessors of today's expected royal baby.

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Royal baby photos: Modern monarchs

History is boring and old and royal babies are new and exciting. Lets combine the two — royal babies through history. In the following list, you'll find photos and paintings of some memorable modern monarchs – predecessors of today's expected royal baby.
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