Government ministers used to be present at all royal births . Queen Victoria was the first monarch to use anesthesia in childbirth . Comment: William was born in the private Lindo Wing of St Mary 's Hospital , Paddington , on June 21 , 1982 . While they have plenty of first names , royal babies do n't need a surname .
Government ministers used to be present at all royal births . Queen Victoria was the first monarch to use anesthesia in childbirth . Comment: While they have plenty of first names , royal babies do n't need a surname .