LONDON — The bookies were right: He Who Had No Name is now Prince George.
His Royal Highness Prince George Alexander Louis of Cambridge, to be exact.
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Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, appeared with their newborn baby on Tuesday.
On Wednesday, that regal name was bestowed on Britain’s two-day old royal baby by his parents, Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge. Although the thoroughly modern royal couple chose a thoroughly modern way to distribute the news, via Twitter, “Prince George” is as old-school as it gets.
No fewer than six British kings have borne the name George, with its personal symbolism for William making it an obvious pick for months in betting pools across this island nation. The last of the six was George VI, William’s great-grandfather, whose valiant battle with a speech impediment as he assumed the throne following his brother’s abdication was dramatized in the Oscar-winning film “The King’s Speech.”
And let’s face it. Charming was probably never really in the mix.
“It’s a strong name. Prince George of Cambridge sounds good, very resonant with the queen’s family,” said Charles Kidd, editor of Debrett’s Peerage and Baronetage.
The length of the name, however, appeared something of a nod to the 21st century — or as much as anything could be with an “HRH” in front it. Four names, not three, Kidd said, have “become the standard norm for members of the royal family in recent generations.” Prince William has four, as does his father, Prince Charles. So by royal standards, George Alexander Louis is relatively casual.
His Royal Highness Prince George Alexander Louis of Cambridge, to be exact.
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Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, appeared with their newborn baby on Tuesday.
On Wednesday, that regal name was bestowed on Britain’s two-day old royal baby by his parents, Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge. Although the thoroughly modern royal couple chose a thoroughly modern way to distribute the news, via Twitter, “Prince George” is as old-school as it gets.
No fewer than six British kings have borne the name George, with its personal symbolism for William making it an obvious pick for months in betting pools across this island nation. The last of the six was George VI, William’s great-grandfather, whose valiant battle with a speech impediment as he assumed the throne following his brother’s abdication was dramatized in the Oscar-winning film “The King’s Speech.”
And let’s face it. Charming was probably never really in the mix.
“It’s a strong name. Prince George of Cambridge sounds good, very resonant with the queen’s family,” said Charles Kidd, editor of Debrett’s Peerage and Baronetage.
The length of the name, however, appeared something of a nod to the 21st century — or as much as anything could be with an “HRH” in front it. Four names, not three, Kidd said, have “become the standard norm for members of the royal family in recent generations.” Prince William has four, as does his father, Prince Charles. So by royal standards, George Alexander Louis is relatively casual.