What's in a name?

mobertol · 25-07-2013, 13:55

I had a bit of a suprise today while watching a piece about the naming of "Baby Cambridge". Now known as Prince George Alexander Louis.

I didn't realise that when he accedes to the throne Prince Charles can choose any of his names to be known by. He is Charles Philip Arthur George.

It is widely speculated that he will choose to be known as King George VII

I must admit I never thought Charles III sounded right. Charles I came to a sticky end and his son "The merry monarch" had twelve illegitimate children but left no heir, so not a very auspicious name really.

As to "Wills" he can choose from William Arthur Philip Louis. I think we can rule out Philip (too Spanish), Louis (too French), so it's either William IV which I don't fancy (the House of Orange and it's connection to The Netherlands). Nah, if I was him I'd go for Arthur - has a sort of legendary feel to it and he'd be the first.

So now for young Prince George who only has three names to go at...for me it has to be Alexander if he wants to strive for greatness.

Does the Queen have a horse named Bucephalus?

susie123 · 25-07-2013, 15:16

Well both Edward VIII and George VI chose names different from what they were known by before they became king. I'm not sure that the name even needs to be one they were baptised with.

Anyway Baby Cambridge's names have a bit of a Greek flavour to them - both George and Alexander having Greek origins. Pity they didn't add Philip as well in honour of great-grandaddy. He was the father of Alexander the Great. By the time he gets to the throne, if ever, he'll probably just be known as Alex the easiest of the names to shorten.

Less · 25-07-2013, 15:58

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Originally Posted by mobertol

William IV which I don't fancy (the House of Orange and it's connection to The Netherlands).

So go on, expand on your dislike of the Netherlands?

I can understand a Catholic dislike of the original 'orangeman', if you really find a need for ancient prejudice, but Holland? what a wonderful place that is, I've spent many a holiday there on the piste, always welcoming, sometimes they even help us kick the ****e out of France, whatever can be wrong with that?

mobertol · 25-07-2013, 16:10

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So go on, expand on your dislike of the Netherlands?

I can understand a Catholic dislike of the original 'orangeman', if you really find a need for ancient prejudice, but Holland? what a wonderful place that is, I've spent many a holiday there on the piste, always welcoming, sometimes they even help us kick the ****e out of France, whatever can be wrong with that?

I suppose they did give us tulips as well...and 300 or so years have passed

Less · 25-07-2013, 16:15

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I suppose they did give us tulips as well...and 300 or so years have passed

Yes, 300 years eh, time I took another holiday, last time I was there my ski instructor said I was good enough to move from the beginners slopes and really get on the piste.

Is It true that to keep the water off their streets every house has a very deep basement?

Rowlf · 25-07-2013, 19:55

Surprised there is enough high ground in Holland to ski on. It seems an unlikely choice for a skiing holiday.

US Angel · 25-07-2013, 21:09

by the time the baby becomes king no one will care what he calls himself LOL

MargaretR · 25-07-2013, 21:32

The Rebuplican Movement is gaining support - he might never make it, and be plain Mr.

Whether he uses the surname Windsor, or Mountbatten, or Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, who will care?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/House_of_Windsor

DaveinGermany · 26-07-2013, 05:08

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Originally Posted by Rowlf

Surprised there is enough high ground in Holland to ski on. It seems an unlikely choice for a skiing holiday.

Oh deary me Rowlf, I think you may have missed our less's tongue in cheek approach to the word "Piste".

cashman · 26-07-2013, 06:18

Can they not do what new popes do? pick any name they choose?

accyman · 26-07-2013, 09:43

the only V's and IV's iv ever given a damn about are star-wars ones

Less · 26-07-2013, 10:12

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Oh deary me Rowlf, I think you may have missed our less's tongue in cheek approach to the word "Piste".

Shhh, I'd noticed that but refrained from explaining it, we all know how sensitive these dingles can be! (Plus by the time the penny dropped we'd have filled the server with simpler and simpler explanations).

westendlass · 26-07-2013, 11:18

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Originally Posted by susie123

Well both Edward VIII and George VI chose names different from what they were known by before they became king. I'm not sure that the name even needs to be one they were baptised with.

Anyway Baby Cambridge's names have a bit of a Greek flavour to them - both George and Alexander having Greek origins. Pity they didn't add Philip as well in honour of great-grandaddy. He was the father of Alexander the Great. By the time he gets to the throne, if ever, he'll probably just be known as Alex the easiest of the names to shorten.

I think your right about not necessarily choosing a name they were baptised with. Someone on TV discussing this said the Monarch could choose any name they felt appropriate to their reign.

jaysay · 26-07-2013, 13:21

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Originally Posted by MargaretR

The Rebuplican Movement is gaining support - he might never make it, and be plain Mr.

Whether he uses the surname Windsor, or Mountbatten, or Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, who will care?

House of Windsor - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

If there was a choice between King George or President Blair, Brown or Cameron, give me King George anyday