Gaston d'Orléans

According to Le Salon Beige, France has a new "petit Prince" named Gaston d'Orléans, born on November 19, 2009 to Prince Jean and Princess Philomena d'Orléans.

The birth occurred nine months after the civil marriage (the religious ceremony took place two months later). Then Keeper of the Seals Rachida Dati performed the ceremony.

This is all I know for now.

There is a long discussion at LSB over the merits (or lack thereof) of the name "Gaston", and the House of Orléans. Now, at least there is a male heir to the throne of France, a fact that brings a feeling of relief to some. So far as I know, Louis de Bourbon has only one daughter. Of course that could change. I wonder if the birth of Gaston would be a deciding factor if it ever came to choosing a King. Or would "they", whoever they are who choose the King, be obligated to consider only dynastic claims.