SIR – Re the letter Hysteria for Royal Baby (Colin Durkin, T&A, May 6), I agree with Mr Durkin up to a certain point.

I myself have very little time for the Royal family or their affairs. Yes, I sympathise with Colin Durkin, there is a lot of bad news in my view, it’s all bad news, too much.

The new Royal birth adds a cheery note which the media lacks.

R Halliday, Crag Road, Shipley