Princess Diana gave birth to a 7 pound, 1 1/2 ounce, blue-eyed baby boy yesterday, who cried lustily as he made his way into a life destined to be filled with pomp and privilege. The infant was born at 9:03 P.M. in St. Mary’s Hospital in Paddington, North London, after his mother endured nearly 17 hours of labor. Prince Charles, 33, who accompanied his wife to the hospital, was at Diana’s bedside all the while, and observed the delivery of his heir and second in line to the British throne.... Two hours after the birth, Charles emerged from the hospital and was mobbed by well- wishers. One of the first to question him was New York Post representative Harry Arnold, who asked how it went. "Nearly 17 hours is a long time to wait," the Prince said. Obviously I’m relieved, delighted.... I think it’s marvelous. It’s rather a grown-up thing, I’ve found. It’s rather a shock." Arnold asked the Prince: "Does the baby have hair?" "It’s blond, sort of fairish," Charles responded. "Have you picked a name yet?" Smiling, Charles replied, each word measured:"We have a few names in mind. You’ll have to ask my wife about that. There is an argument about it." Someone in the crowd yelled, "Is he the most beautiful baby in the world?" The Prince grinned, "He’s not bad." "Is he like his dad?" someone else asked. "No," the Prince shot back. "He’s lucky enough not to be." Then someone shouted, "Give us another one, Charlie!." The Prince shook his head. "You’ll have to ask my wife about that...." He let his words drift for a moment. Then he shot back: "Bloody hell, give us a chance!" - by George Carpozi Jr. (New York Post, June 22, 1982)