Perhaps, optimists might also hope, the British feel a twinge of collective remorse over the short, pitilessly scrutinised life of Prince William's mother, Diana, Princess of Wales.

ECONOMIST: Bagehot

William might choose to simply remain Prince of Wales.

FORBES: Connect

In his meeting with the Prince of Wales this afternoon, will the President express any interest in meeting Prince William and Kate Middleton on his visit to the U.K. later this month?

WHITEHOUSE: Press Briefing