Prince William and Catherine, Duke and Duchess of Cambridge

[RoyalWatcher]

Wonderful name analysis, grandduchessella!

You gotta love William and Kate...they keep us all guessing. I'm tickled that they did name their little boy George. Wonderful! I didn't guess right this time. I am surprised that their are only three names when four are traditional. I think I have my answer as to why only three names in my last sentence.

Welcome to the world, Prince George of Cambridge!!!

[TimM]

The future King George VII.

[Kimberly]

Well, it might be George VIII if Charles chooses George as his regnal name.

[Kalafrana]

I rather thank the Prince of Wales will reign as Charles III. We've all got too used to him as Charles.

I'm a bit surprised they didn't include charles or Philip among the names, and I'm not mad on Louis, but George Alexander is just the thing.

Long live the future King George!

Ann

[Greenowl]

I rather thank the Prince of Wales will reign as Charles III. We've all got too used to him as Charles.

I was thinking the same thing myself last night...it would be very odd not to refer to him as King Charles, despite the fact that it seems to have been common knowledge since the 1970s that he would reign as King George VII, George being his last name. Two other thoughts that occurred to me were that King George VI was actually Albert (known as "Bertie"), while Louis Mountbatten was called "Dickie" for some reason. I love George and Louis but am not so keen on Alexander (although had the baby been a girl I would have liked Alexandra)...I likewise think it is a pity that Charles and/or Philip were not included but hopefully there will be more Cambridge babies.

Cheers,
GREENOWL

[Kalafrana]

I think that the difference between George VI and Prince Charles is that we have already had two kings named Charles, so it has a British royal pedigree (though not for over 300 years, and the precedent of Charles I is a bit unfortunate). There has never been a King Albert, and the name was only introduced into this country with the Prince Consort. If the young Prince of Cambridge decides he doesn't like his first name, there have been three kings named Alexander in Scotland! I only hope he's not going to be called Georgie by his family.

Ann

[RoyalWatcher]

Oh dear, Ann, I started calling him that yesterday! We have the pond between us (and I am on the "left" coast) so I think I'm safe saying his name that way without you hearing.  

On another note, have you all seen the most wonderful commemorative china that The Royal Collection released yesterday in honor of the birth of Prince George? GORGEOUS designs. I am anxiously awaiting my little pillbox with his beautiful name on it. It will join his parents' pillbox commemorating his Mum and Dad's wedding!!!

Click here for a look: http://www.royalcollectionshop.co.uk/royal-baby.html#cat=168%2C169&dir=asc&order=position

=Annie=

[TimM]

Wow, that is beautiful china.

[Forum Admin]

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[Jen_94]

I really do like the name for the Prince! I thought it would be George for a boy for a while...

And that is gorgeous china!

[Suzanne]

What to expect at Prince George of Cambridge's Christening

http://www.royalhistorian.com/what-to-expect-at-prince-george-of-cambridges-christening/

[Jen_94]

Pictures of Prince George with his parents were released midnight UK time. Believed to have been taken by Michael Middleton, Kate's father.
http://www.royalcentral.co.uk/cambridges/official-photos-of-prince-george-released-14660

[Princess of Cupertino]

Does anyone feel the Middleton influence is a bit too strong? from spending Christmas with them instead of the royal family to having the newborn's first months there, I think the Cambridges are breaking a little too much from tradition. After all they're part the symbol of tradition not average Joe who tends to follow the wife's family around after marriage.

Not that they're the Woodvilles. Thank heavens times are different.

[Grace]

I did wonder if this was the case a while back before I reasoned that the Middletons were probably the first normal complete family unit away from the royal family that William has got to know well - and been welcomed into as a son - in his life and in this world of broken marriages and relationships, I think this is a good thing.  I'm not 100% in love with the Middletons, but they do seem a strong, solid family - a rarity these days.

As long as William and Catherine don't spend a ridiculous amount of time in the company of the in-laws, I don't see a problem and it'll be lovely for their little boy - he has already been robbed of someone who would have been the most doting of grandmothers - Diana.

[Lucien]

Does anyone feel the Middleton influence is a bit too strong? from spending Christmas with them instead of the royal family to having the newborn's first months there, I think the Cambridges are breaking a little too much from tradition. After all they're part the symbol of tradition not average Joe who tends to follow the wife's family around after marriage.

Not that they're the Woodvilles. Thank heavens times are different.

No,their "influence" isn't too strong,but a good balance..." Influence"  really!..Too far fetched,but then..oh well..
...just because they prefer the peace and tranquility out of the spotlights at their home?Nonsense!

Here's the happy family with George...who,as I saw in a pic today with a laughing QEII saying:
"They should name him George Michael,because he took so long to come out"....Hilarious!

http://www.anpfoto.nl/search.pp?eventid=1630255

courtesy ANP