The Courier & Advertiser (Fife Edition)
It’s Prince George
Royal baby: William and Kate name their son George Alexander Louis
THE DUKE and Duchess of Cambridge have announced that their baby son will be called Prince George of Cambridge.
The full name for William and Kate’s newborn is George A lexander Louis — three names that all have strong royal connections.
George has come to represent the continuity of the monarchy and was the bookmakers’ favourite from the moment the duchess’ pregnancy became public.
Six King Georges have worn the crown throughout history since the German-born George I, the first Hanoverian king of Great Britain, acceded to the throne in 1714.
If the Prince of Wales and William choose to use their first names when they become monarchs, and not a middle name, the infant prince will one day become King George VII.
The baby prince’s name is likely to be in tribute to the Queen’s father, and the infant’s great-great grandfather, King George VI.
The monarch’s grandfather also had the same name — King George V.
The Queen saw her great-grandson for the first time yesterday morning when she visited the duke and duchess at their home at Kensington Palace and may have learned of their final choice of moniker at the meeting.
Historian and biographer Robert Lacey said: “George is obviously a tribute to the Queen’s father and will, I imagine, give Her Majesty great pleasure.”
Before the royal couple left the Lindo Wing of St Mary’s Hospital in London where their baby was born on Monday, William revealed that naming the infant, who is third in line to the throne, was a priority.
He said: “We’re still working on a name, so we will have that as soon as we can.”
Kensington Palace issued a short statement saying: “The baby will be known as His Royal Highness Prince George of Cambridge.”