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Royal baby's place in history

The birth of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's baby will mark the first time since 1894 that House of Windsor has three generations in line to throne at same time.

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Royal baby marks three generations of heirs

The birth of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's baby will mark the first time since 1894 that House of Windsor has three generations in line to throne at same time.

George V (left), Edward VII (middle) and Edward VIII. Credit: PA/PA Archive

The last time this occurred, the three generations of heirs were Edward VII, George V and Edward VIII, who were in line to succeed Queen Victoria.

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