7 ridiculous ways the world is already celebrating the Royal Baby

We are officially obsessed. And the poor thing hasn't even been born yet

Royal baby
(Image credit: REUTERS/Paul Hackett)

Call it what you will — vicarious celebrations, admirable devotion, cashing in — but there's no denying the world has caught royal baby fever. The little prince or princess is still a few days away from birth, and yet it already has parties, signature cocktails, and light shows planned in its honor. Here are some of the more over-the-top ways the world is feting the unborn Royal Baby.

1. A baby shower… in Florida

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Lauren Hansen

Lauren Hansen produces The Week’s podcasts and videos and edits the photo blog, Captured. She also manages the production of the magazine's iPad app. A graduate of Kenyon College and Northwestern University, she previously worked at the BBC and Frontline. She knows a thing or two about pretty pictures and cute puppies, both of which she tweets about @mylaurenhansen.