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Forty-six year old Christian happily negotiating the world with a wife and three daughters
July walk to Cookham Dean – 28 July 2013
Following on from some hot summer days, Rebekah and I managed to squeeze in our July walk to Cookham Dean just before the end of the month. Below are a few photos from the afternoon.
Quiet day on the cricket pitch
Looking down the track
Rebekah heading up the path
Rebekah
Rebekah
The finished vestry at Cookham Dean church
Another view of the vestry
Blackberries
Looking down the path
Dust after the heatwave
Wheat nearing harvest
Rebekah
William and Kate leave hospital – 23 July 2013
Following the birth of their son yesterday, this evening William and Kate left the Lindo Wing of St Mary’s Hospital and drove the short distance to Kensington Palace.
Here’s how the news developed on Twitter:
Prince of Wales 'You'll see in a minute' – I do like a man who knows how to tease next news item. #RoyalBaby
— Shelagh Fogarty (@ShelaghFogarty) July 23, 2013
Prince Charles has hinted William Kate and their son may be leaving hospital soon.
— Peter Hunt (@BBCPeterHunt) July 23, 2013
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and their baby are expected to leave hospital later this evening – @BBCPeterHunt
— Breaking News UK (@BreakingNewsUK) July 23, 2013
Kens Palace : Their Royal Highnesses would like to reiterate their thanks to the hospital for the care and treatment they have all received.
— Peter Hunt (@BBCPeterHunt) July 23, 2013
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and their son will travel home to Kensington Palace.
— Clarence House (@ClarenceHouse) July 23, 2013
William and Kate will come out with their baby in their arms ; pose for photographs; and answer a few questions.
— Peter Hunt (@BBCPeterHunt) July 23, 2013
They will then go back in; place their son in a car seat; and leave for Kensington Palace.
— Peter Hunt (@BBCPeterHunt) July 23, 2013
Oh hurry up! I've got things to do, people to see. #royalbaby
— Shelagh Fogarty (@ShelaghFogarty) July 23, 2013
As we all wait for Baby Cambridge appearance, spare a thought for the 10 babies a day born #Zaatari refugee camp in Jordan #UNHCR
— Shelagh Fogarty (@ShelaghFogarty) July 23, 2013
Before they leave the private Lindo Wing. William and Kate will say good bye to the senior medical teams. #RoyalBaby
— Peter Hunt (@BBCPeterHunt) July 23, 2013
Thinking you might give the "Royal Baby: Live from the Lindo Wing" DVD a miss
— VeryBritishProblems (@SoVeryBritish) July 23, 2013
The Cambridges will leave in five minutes.
— Peter Hunt (@BBCPeterHunt) July 23, 2013
Royal cars arrived at hospital
— Peter Hunt (@BBCPeterHunt) July 23, 2013
Royal protection officer has got leather elbow patches. Presumably goes undercover as a geography teacher
— Adam Parsons (@AdamParsons1) July 23, 2013
I've spent more time looking at this door over the last few days… pic.twitter.com/TtAqgOvxcH
— Sophie Flowers (@Flowers_S) July 23, 2013
“@rachelburden: 'Its a bit like waiting for Mandela to come of prison. Or the Mary Rose.' #mymum #royababy” @irishmammies
— Shelagh Fogarty (@ShelaghFogarty) July 23, 2013
This is a lovely door. #royalbaby
— Phil Bray (@PhilBray) July 23, 2013
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge emerge from hospital with the royal baby http://t.co/3Qvbo6QRUY
— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) July 23, 2013
They're here! The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge with their son on the steps of the Lindo Wing #RoyalBaby pic.twitter.com/GAFJrmCsNT
— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) July 23, 2013
Prince William on newborn son: 'He's got a good pair of lungs on him' – Live video
— Breaking News UK (@BreakingNewsUK) July 23, 2013
The Duchess of Cambridge: "It was very emotional, it is such a special time". #RoyalBabyBoy
— Clarence House (@ClarenceHouse) July 23, 2013
"We're still working on a name," says Duke of Cambridge as #RoyalBaby leaves hospital in London http://t.co/b9acO29lDm
— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) July 23, 2013
First picture as Duke & Duchess of Cambridge leave hospital with #RoyalBaby http://t.co/c4XQIFLhx2 & pic.twitter.com/pzcoOSJtN0
— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) July 23, 2013
William must have practiced that car seat business. It takes the average mum & dad 17 minutes to install successfully #RoyalBaby
— Dan Walker (@mrdanwalker) July 23, 2013
I've come over all patriotic #RoyalBaby
— Chrissy Speer (@ChrissyAs) July 23, 2013
Prince William changed his son's first nappy.
— Peter Hunt (@BBCPeterHunt) July 23, 2013
Prince William jokes that his one day old child already has more hair than his father.
— Peter Hunt (@BBCPeterHunt) July 23, 2013
VIDEO: "It's such a special time," says Duchess of Cambridge as #RoyalBaby leaves hospital http://t.co/bjnDTlsRKv & pic.twitter.com/qo70mqsiJp
— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) July 23, 2013
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge leave hospital with their baby son #RoyalBabyBoy pic.twitter.com/kPyTcNemnV
— Clarence House (@ClarenceHouse) July 23, 2013
First photos seem to show #RoyalBaby awake and stretching http://t.co/uLRaW6syTw (PA) pic.twitter.com/vHYHfwwcbN
— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) July 23, 2013
You'll never drive more carefully than when you drive your first born home from hospital #RoyalBaby
— Paul Baker (@maidbloke) July 23, 2013
It’s a boy! – 22 July 2013
After much anticipation, today the Duchess of Cambridge gave birth to a son. Here’s how the news trickled out on Twitter:
The Duchess of Cambridge is in labour and has gone to give birth at the private Lindo Wing at St. Mary's Hospital in London. #RoyalBaby
— Peter Hunt (@BBCPeterHunt) July 22, 2013
Kate travelled to hospital from Kensington Palace with Prince William. #RoyalBaby
— Peter Hunt (@BBCPeterHunt) July 22, 2013
The Duchess of Cambridge is thought to be one week passed her due date. #RoyalBaby
— Peter Hunt (@BBCPeterHunt) July 22, 2013
BREAKING NEWS The Duchess of Cambridge is in labour and has gone to give birth at the private Lindo Wing at St. Mary's Hospital in London.
— BBC Breakfast (@BBCBreakfast) July 22, 2013
Kate goes into labour – a good day to be working on a documentary
— Nick Robinson (@bbcnickrobinson) July 22, 2013
Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge has been admitted to St. Mary’s Hospital, Paddington, London in the early stages of labour.
— Clarence House (@ClarenceHouse) July 22, 2013
Duchess of Cambridge admitted to hospital in London in the early stages of labour, palace confirms – Statement via @NBCNews
— Breaking News (@BreakingNews) July 22, 2013
Good luck Kate! Boy or Girl?! Future King or Queen?! SO EXCITING!!
— Serena Elder (@serenareenie) July 22, 2013
Don't panic! DON'T PANIC! THE ROYAL BABY'S COMING! DON'T PANIC!
— Phil Bray (@PhilBray) July 22, 2013
The royal statement contains 45 words. All there will be to sustain the world's media until the baby is born. #RoyalBaby
— Peter Hunt (@BBCPeterHunt) July 22, 2013
According to Kate's spokesman, " things are progressing as normal". #RoyalBaby
— Peter Hunt (@BBCPeterHunt) July 22, 2013
Alexandra? George? With the birth due imminently, print off our royal baby name sweepstake kit http://t.co/U7hXXeRVIy pic.twitter.com/cPbSRMz7pV
— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) July 22, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with Kate and the whole family on this enormously special day
— Justin Welby (@JustinWelby) July 22, 2013
I'm told we're NOT likely to be given the baby's name when the birth announcement is made.
— Gordon Rayner (@gordonrayner) July 22, 2013
On BBC RoyalBaby HD next, an in-depth interview with Nicholas Witchell's distant cousins set to an Elbow-themed slow motion montage.
— Q A Pesto (@Quaristice) July 22, 2013
Asked whether he knew about the birth, Prince Charles replies "Absolutely nothing. We're waiting". #RoyalBaby
— Peter Hunt (@BBCPeterHunt) July 22, 2013
One from the archives: How The Daily Telegraph reported Prince William's birth: pic.twitter.com/USfhYmvQpm
— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) July 22, 2013
Most dignified of all, Mister Nicholas WITCHELL standing atop the Duchess's Frontispiece, intoning the NEWS that there is no News #royalbaby
— Samuel Johnson (@DrSamuelJohnson) July 22, 2013
The focus of so much attention. #RoyalBaby pic.twitter.com/W7rc7n2Vxz
— Peter Hunt (@BBCPeterHunt) July 22, 2013
The Duchess of Cambridge has now been in labour for at least eleven hours. #RoyalBaby
— Peter Hunt (@BBCPeterHunt) July 22, 2013
Ken Palace have changed their plans. The first we will know about the baby will be when they release a formal press release. #RoyalBaby
— Peter Hunt (@BBCPeterHunt) July 22, 2013
The "theatre" of the birth announcement has been replaced by a press release. The easel moment will still happen. Not now as significant.
— Peter Hunt (@BBCPeterHunt) July 22, 2013
Breaking: #RoyalBaby update expected imminently
— Telegraph News (@TelegraphNews) July 22, 2013
The Duchess of Cambridge has given birth to a baby boy, Kensington Palace says
— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) July 22, 2013
It's a boy! Born after 4pm this afternoon
— Laura Kuenssberg (@bbclaurak) July 22, 2013
BREAKING: #RoyalBaby: The Duchess of Cambridge has given birth to a baby boy!
— Telegraph News (@TelegraphNews) July 22, 2013
I'm delighted for the Duke and Duchess now their son has been born. The whole country will celebrate. They'll make wonderful parents.
— David Cameron (@David_Cameron) July 22, 2013
Prince William's wife Kate gives birth to 1st child, a boy; baby weighs 8lbs 6oz, born at 4:24 pm – Kensington Palace
— Breaking News (@BreakingNews) July 22, 2013
Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge was safely delivered of a son at 4.24pm
— Clarence House (@ClarenceHouse) July 22, 2013
The Duke of Cambridge was present for the birth.
— Clarence House (@ClarenceHouse) July 22, 2013
The Queen, The Duke of Edinburgh, The Prince of Wales, The Duchess of Cornwall, Prince Harry & families have been told and are delighted.
— Clarence House (@ClarenceHouse) July 22, 2013
"The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh are delighted at the news" of the #RoyalBaby's birth, Buckingham Palace says http://t.co/XZXuRZCy2p
— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) July 22, 2013
Call it Prince.
— Jeremy Clarkson (@JeremyClarkson) July 22, 2013
Congratulations to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on their new arrival.
— Boris Johnson (@MayorofLondon) July 22, 2013
PICTURE: Official announcement of #RoyalBaby boy's birth displayed outside Buckingham Palace http://t.co/r9eHoLbHod pic.twitter.com/itDLZVlyjT
— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) July 22, 2013
Prince Charles' statement: 'I am enormously proud and happy to be a grandfather for the first time' – @clarencehouse http://t.co/Vn66vEXOX1
— Breaking News UK (@BreakingNewsUK) July 22, 2013
My warmest congratulations to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. Wonderful news and a happy moment for our country and Overseas Territories
— William Hague (@WilliamJHague) July 22, 2013
"We welcome to public duty a future king" – town cryer heralds arrival of #RoyalBaby. Video: http://t.co/IvP3FW8WbQ pic.twitter.com/I89as3IneF
— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) July 22, 2013
Easel stands in forecourt of Buckingham Palace to announce the birth of the #RoyalBaby http://t.co/6lOGJvCCSu (PA) pic.twitter.com/B7TZcupHIf
— Telegraph News (@TelegraphNews) July 22, 2013
Prince William on the birth if his son: "We could not be happier"
— Peter Hunt (@BBCPeterHunt) July 22, 2013
The BT Tower in London announcing that the #RoyalBaby is a boy http://t.co/6lOGJvCCSu pic.twitter.com/cGqNt6c7jq
— Telegraph News (@TelegraphNews) July 22, 2013
Obama: 'Michelle and I are so pleased to congratulate the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on the… birth of their 1st child' – @NBCNews
— Breaking Politics (@breakingpol) July 22, 2013
Tuesday's Daily Telegraph front page: 'It's a boy' #tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/REi6BVshXw
— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) July 22, 2013
THE SUN: The Son #TomorrowsPapersToday #BBCPapers pic.twitter.com/uEqYG97mLv
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) July 22, 2013
Tuesday's The Times: Welcome to the World #TomorrowsPapersToday #BBCPapers pic.twitter.com/QFKUSCVwTi via @hendopolis
— BBC News (UK) (@BBCNews) July 22, 2013
London Eye lit up red, white and blue in celebration of the #RoyalBaby http://t.co/6lOGJvCCSu (EMPICS) pic.twitter.com/gV3lQapn55
— Telegraph News (@TelegraphNews) July 22, 2013
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