"Royal baby a bonus for special editions," declared The Australian, as it predicted that Australian women's magazines would now go into coverage hyperdrive with a series of royal specials.

"Royal Baby a 'Delight,' Especially to Britain's Tabloids," ran the headline in The New York Times. The paper's Sarah Lyall observed that "speculation began virtually the moment Kate Middleton said 'I will' to Prince William in April 2011, leaving an industry of tabloid newspapers and gossip magazines with a big black hole where their wedding coverage used to be."

Lyall said those who had previously -- and incorrectly -- guessed something was afoot because Catherine was drinking water instead of wine at some official dinner could now finally claim to be right.