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Royal baby 'in allergic reaction' | |
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The baby son of the Earl and Countess of Wessex is in hospital after falling ill with a "minor allergic reaction", the BBC understands. | |
Sophie, 42, took five-week-old James, who is eighth in line to the throne, to Great Ormond Street hospital in London on Thursday afternoon. | Sophie, 42, took five-week-old James, who is eighth in line to the throne, to Great Ormond Street hospital in London on Thursday afternoon. |
BBC royal correspondent Peter Hunt said royal officials had described the medical treatment as "routine tests". | |
A Buckingham Palace spokesman said it was a "private matter". | A Buckingham Palace spokesman said it was a "private matter". |
The BBC understands the baby is suffering from a minor allergic reaction. | |
James, whose full name is James Alexander Philip Theo, is the couple's second child and was born on 17 December at Frimley Park hospital in Surrey, weighing 6lb and 2oz. | James, whose full name is James Alexander Philip Theo, is the couple's second child and was born on 17 December at Frimley Park hospital in Surrey, weighing 6lb and 2oz. |
He takes the title of Viscount Severn and is the eighth grandchild of the Queen. He is expected to leave hospital shortly. | He takes the title of Viscount Severn and is the eighth grandchild of the Queen. He is expected to leave hospital shortly. |
Prince Edward and Sophie have a four-year-old daughter, Lady Louise Windsor. | Prince Edward and Sophie have a four-year-old daughter, Lady Louise Windsor. |
In 2002 the countess lost her first child when she suffered an ectopic pregnancy. | In 2002 the countess lost her first child when she suffered an ectopic pregnancy. |