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PHOTO: Niagara Falls Lights Up Blue For Royal Baby

by Catherine Thompson

07.23.13 | 3:14 am

The American Falls and Bridal Falls are lit up blue in this view from Canada to celebrate the birth of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's son, Monday, July 22, 2013.

The Niagara Parks Commission illuminated Niagara Falls in blue Monday night to celebrate the birth of Prince William and Kate Middleton’s son.

Canada symbolically recognizes the British monarchy, making the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s son the potential future Canadian sovereign.

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Catherine Thompson Catherine Thompson is a senior editor for Talking Points Memo in New York City. She came to the site in 2013 and reported on national affairs. Previously, she worked as a research assistant to investigative reporter Wayne Barrett. She can be reached at catherine@talkingpointsmemo.com.

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