The Press and Journal (Inverness, Highlands, and Islands)
Couple claiming ‘bragging rights’
A north-east couple claim they have the “bragging rights” after naming their son Louis on the same day the royal baby was born.
Carey and Nicky Aiken of Bridge of Don in Aberdeen were not expecting their first child to arrive for another two weeks but on Monday the mother-to-be’s waters broke and she was taken into Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.
Their youngster was born at around 8pm and the couple opted for Louis as a name.
Little did they know that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, whose son was born earlier the same day, would reveal they had picked the same name. Mr Aiken said they were amused by the discovery.
He said: “I found out about it from my nan. She said the royals might go for the same name and I was like ‘whatever’.
“But she rang me and told me and we were both laughing.
“We are absolutely claiming bragging rights.”
It was not until yesterday however, that the royal couple announced their child would be named Louis Arthur Charles.
He is fifth in line to the throne.