The Independent tried the old Private Eye gag and someone had the perfect comeback

Here’s the Independent’s hot take on the Duchess of Cambridge giving birth to her third child today.

Woman gives birth to baby boy https://t.co/jWnMHBibUN

— The Independent (@Independent) April 23, 2018

That’s the spirit, people! Bloody monarchy, eh?

Except, er, someone pointed out what the Independent had previously written about the happy couple and the impending birth …

Yeah, who gives a shit right? ohhh. pic.twitter.com/lkMccA1kZP

— Hanna Ines Flint (@HannaFlint) April 23, 2018

And …

You. Cannot. Do. Both. Stories. For. The. Love. Of. pic.twitter.com/jNhxwcUi1V

— Scott Bryan (@scottygb) April 23, 2018

Honestly I find the independent’s inconsistent message and coverage about the royals so entertaining… I probably need to get out more

— Lauren Franklin (@Franklinsays) April 23, 2018

And in case it rang a bell.

Good job copying Private Eye from their first child. pic.twitter.com/lhOrEJaLfg

— 🇳🇴2️⃣6️⃣🍩 (@CallumPalin) April 23, 2018