Royalty Thread #7: Do They Get Frequent Flier Miles?

[MsZem]

I bet knitted Harry and Meghan dolls will be all over Windsor in a few weeks!

A Canadian invasion!

 

[Simone411]

I just have to say my guess on the name, and I'm more than likely wrong. For some reason since yesterday, I've had the name Edward on my mind. So I'm going with Edward Alexander. I know it's a long shot, but why not!

 

[SHARPIE]

I'm going with Phillip

 

[Lorac]

I just have to say my guess on the name, and I'm more than likely wrong. For some reason since yesterday, I've had the name Edward on my mind. So I'm going with Edward Alexander. I know it's a long shot, but why not!

Alexander is one of the names of Prince George - George Alexander Louis to be precise - so I very much doubt it will be reused. Edward is the name of William's Uncle - the Earl of Wessex - so I suspect that won't be picked either.

I'm going with Phillip

I agree that Phillip could be one of the new babies names along with Michael. Frederick or Arthur are my choicdes for first name!! But I'm probably totally wrong

 

[LilJen]

The Onion's take on the new prince

 

[PDilemma]

Leopold Michael Phillip, called Leo.

Or something out of the box like David or Patrick which have been used as middle names on the family tree.

Older names on the family tree not used in recent times: Leopold, Christian, Maurice, Alfred, Arthur, Albert, Augustus, John

They have tended in recent generations (aside from the Queen and her mother) to not repeat the names of living family members as first names, so I think that means no Edward or James.

 

[Parsley Sage]

I could see a name something like Albert Philip Michael. Arthur could be in there too somewhere.

 

[SHARPIE]

I think they'll stay far, far away from calling him Prince Albert at least I hope so!

 

[skatefan]

I'd love the name to be Philip- I think that would make both the Queen and Prince Philip very happy, but two Prince Philips? not so sure they'd go for that, although he is commonly referred to as the Duke of Edinburgh.

 

[SHARPIE]

The Onion's take on the new prince

Much prefer Daily Mash:

http://www.thedailymash.co.uk/news/celebrity/now-give-us-the-baby-say-welsh-2013072476669

http://www.thedailymash.co.uk/news/celebrity/kate-already-back-on-the-ale-20180424147915


http://www.thedailymash.co.uk/featu...s-to-celebrate-the-royal-birth-20180424147939


http://www.thedailymash.co.uk/news/...ich-woman-fires-out-large-baby-20180424147952

 

[MsZem]

The Onion's take on the new prince

I saw that and thought they had outdone themselves. It's right up there with the "Woman has baby" headline from when Prince George was born (which wasn't in The Onion IIRC).

 

[avivadawn]

Hoping for either Frederick or Arthur as first name.

I think that Arthur and/or Philip will be among the names.

Why?

George had one of his Father's middle names in his name, Charlotte had her Mother's. Phillip and Arthur are the two middle names of William not yet used.

 

[taf2002]

Hoping for either Frederick or Arthur as first name.

I think that Arthur and/or Philip will be among the names.

Why?

George had one of his Father's middle names in his name, Charlotte had her Mother's. Phillip and Arthur are the two middle names of William not yet used.

I've been thinking it will be Arthur. We'll see.

 

[Jenny]

I guess Arthur has romantic connotations, but I keep thinking that's the name of the first born son of Henry VII, who died at age 15 while his father was still king, resulting in his brother the Duke of York becoming king instead - Henry VIII.

Philip also seems to be a bit of jinx, no? With Great Grandad old and ailing, is it appropriate to name your child after him? Wonderful legacy, so maybe, but maybe premature too? I see it as one of the middle names.

I wonder about Francis - there are quite a few Francis/Frances on both sides of the family.

 

[Vagabond]

Prince William Drops Hints About the New Royal Baby’s Name

 

[Lorac]

Prince William Drops Hints About the New Royal Baby’s Name

I would be really surprised if they name the new Prince Alexander as that is one of Prince George's middle names and it would be a little weird IMO. Personally I though he was teasing with his response but who knows. It was lovely to see him greet Meghan with a kiss at the Anzac Day service at Westminster Abbey.

 

[PDilemma]

I think it was a couple of days with both - that did surprised people as it took a week for William to be named publicly. They probably have a name or 2 in mind but will also follow tradition again and let the Queen know before making the name public.

I would be really surprised if they name the new Prince Alexander as that is one of Prince George's middle names and it would be a little weird IMO. Personally I though he was teasing with his response but who knows. It was lovely to see him greet Meghan with a kiss at the Anzac Day service at Westminster Abbey.

I think he was joking with the men for sure as one was named Alexander.

 

[mag]

I think William quite enjoys messing with the press. His role is such a serious one it is nice to see him have a sense of humour about it.

 

[clairecloutier]

Of the options we've heard so far, I like Frederick the best.

I actually quite like the name Albert. I wouldn't mind that either. But it's a little formal for a kid (and heaven forbid he becomes Bertie, a la Queen Victoria's oldest).

Arthur is nice, but it just feels too weighty, and also unlucky. Not only was there the Prince Arthur of Wales who died young in the 1500s, the name also supposedly became a bone of contention between Charles and Diana in regard to William himself. Supposedly Charles wanted to name him Arthur, while Diana preferred William. Diana won (for whatever reason), but Charles was said to be bitter. (I don't know how true all that is.)

I think, at the time of George's birth, it was said that the name Alexander was one of Kate's personal favorites. So that may be why it's coming into play again.

 

[AxelAnnie]

Of the options we've heard so far, I like Frederick the best.

Diana won (for whatever reason), but Charles was said to be bitter. (I don't know how true all that is.)

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Diana won because whomever pushes the baby out gets the final choice!!

 

[centerstage01]

I'm hoping for either Phillip Albert William or Arthur Michael William. Possibly a future Duke of Cambridge in his own right when his father becomes King.

 

[SHARPIE]

I'm so over waiting for the name now, they're trolling us.

 

[MsZem]

I'm so over waiting for the name now, they're trolling us.

In Denmark they don't announce royal baby names until they're christened - imagine having to wait that long

 

[Lorac]

I'm so over waiting for the name now, they're trolling us.

I don't think the Queen has visited yet as there were scheduled public engagements yesterday for both the Queen and Prince William. Hopefully she will be able to visit today and we can get the name.

 

[Coco]

I'm putting my money on James or something with one syllable.

 

[skatesindreams]

Supposedly, we will know sometime today!

 

[ballettmaus]

^It's already afternoon!

 

[Vagabond]

In Denmark they don't announce royal baby names until they're christened - imagine having to wait that long

Prince William is Danish on his father's father's father's side. Get out your reading material, folks!

 

[Lorac]

^It's already afternoon!

Agreed - in fact in 32 minutes time it will be early evening!! I can hardly bear the wait

 

[SHARPIE]

Agreed - in fact in 32 minutes time it will be early evening!! I can hardly bear the wait

On the 6 o clock news here? "Clutches at straws"
The only news source I've seen saying it would be announced today was the Daily Mail. So