Why Princess Alexandra was the last royal subjected to Britain's most intrusive tradition
18th December 2025
From fears of an “imposter prince” to the
end of an arcane ritual, the curious history behind Britain’s most
intrusive royal tradition For centuries, the arrival of a royal
baby was not considered a purely private family matter. Instead, it
was an affair of state – one serious enough to require the presence
of a Cabinet minister in the delivery room. The practice reached
its…
