News media reacts to birth of Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh's son

The transcript details the official announcement of the birth of a Prince to Princess Elisabeth, Duchess of Edinburgh, as broadcasted by the BBC Home Service. The news was widely covered by global media, highlighting the power of modern communication. The announcement was met with warm public reactions and numerous congratulatory messages from across the Commonwealth.

What was the main content of the announcement made by the BBC Home Service?

• The opening of a new museum

• A new scientific discovery

• The birth of a royal prince

• A change in government policy

How did modern communication play a role in the announcement?

• It helped spread the news globally

• It caused confusion

• It delayed the news

• It was not mentioned

What was the reaction of the press to the royal birth?

• They were indifferent

• They celebrated it

• They criticized it

• They ignored it

What type of stories did the morning newspapers focus on after the announcement?

• Economic forecasts

• Rare warm stories

• Sports events

• Political scandals

From where did the congratulatory messages originate?

• Only from the UK

• From the Commonwealth

• From the United States

• From Europe