By Lucy Caulkett-
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge named their third baby son Louis Arthur Charles, after four days of keeping the public in suspense.Delaying the public release of royal names for several days is consistent with tradition.
Prince Harry was a recent exception. It was confirmed on the day he left hospital that he would be called Henry, though would be known as Harry
The name is among some of the popular names recycled by the royal family. Prince Charles full name is Charles Philip Arthur George, while Prince William is William Arthur Philip Louis. Prince George’s full name is George Alexander Louis.
Delaying the public release of royal names for several days is consistent with tradition. Prince Harry was a recent exception. It was confirmed on the day he left hospital that he would be called Henry, though would be known as Harry
In a statement, the palace said: “The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are delighted to announce that they have named their son Louis Arthur Charles.
“The baby will be known as His Royal Highness Prince Louis of Cambridge.” The name Louis also has further history of the Royal lineage. Prince Charles great uncle who was assassinated by the IRA in 1979 was known as Lord Louis Mountbatten. Another Louis in the family tree is Prince Louis of Battenberg was the Duke of Edinburgh’s grandfather’s name.
Lord Louis Mountbatten was Prince Charles’s beloved great-uncle who was assassinated by the IRA in 1979. Prince Louis of Battenberg was the Duke of Edinburgh’s grandfather’s name.
The three names are popular choices recycled by the royal family. Prince Charles is Charles Philip Arthur George, while Prince William is William Arthur Philip Louis. Prince George’s full name is George Alexander Louis. Bookmakers like Ladbrokes had Louis as their 10th favourite name, with odds going for 20/1.
