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Richard is highly unlikely IMO. So far they've chosen names which, while traditional, are also extremely popular (and thus relatable) in the UK. Richard is neither.
I picked Charlotte's exact name so I'm not even going to try to repeat the stunt, but I suspect that Albert or Alfred could be top contenders. Albert is traditional, it's a common and increasingly popular name amongst the populace, and as my wife pointed out today is St George's Day and the last King George was known as Albert (Bertie) to the family. Alfred is a very old-fashioned royal name but Alfie is one of the most ubiquitous names for boy children in the current generation, so again it would be relatable (and indeed Alfred itself is increasing in popularity). Another likely option is Frederick, as both that and Freddie are increasing in popularity right now. Arthur is possible as it's been steadily increasing in popularity, but they might see it as too over-the-top (and also the best-known Prince Arthur didn't do so well).
Middle names - Philip, Michael, William and Henry might all be in there, and Charles is not out of the question even though they do have a Charlotte.
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I picked Charlotte's exact name so I'm not even going to try to repeat the stunt, but I suspect that Albert or Alfred could be top contenders. Albert is traditional, it's a common and increasingly popular name amongst the populace, and as my wife pointed out today is St George's Day and the last King George was known as Albert (Bertie) to the family. Alfred is a very old-fashioned royal name but Alfie is one of the most ubiquitous names for boy children in the current generation, so again it would be relatable (and indeed Alfred itself is increasing in popularity). Another likely option is Frederick, as both that and Freddie are increasing in popularity right now. Arthur is possible as it's been steadily increasing in popularity, but they might see it as too over-the-top (and also the best-known Prince Arthur didn't do so well).
Middle names - Philip, Michael, William and Henry might all be in there, and Charles is not out of the question even though they do have a Charlotte.
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Albert or Alfred + Philip
I kind of hope they pick either Albert Philip Henry or Alfred Philip Michael, but I wouldn't know how likely that is.
I guess I'll say Alfred Philip Michael as my official guess. Or just Albert/Alfred Philip [3rd name].
I kind of hope they pick either Albert Philip Henry or Alfred Philip Michael, but I wouldn't know how likely that is.
I guess I'll say Alfred Philip Michael as my official guess. Or just Albert/Alfred Philip [3rd name].
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Tbh I would love if they did Philip as a first name, but I highly doubt we'll see that.
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Alfred was my previous choice; maybe they will use it. Albert sounds a little heavyset, and Arthur doesn't really speak to me like it does to everyone else here. Frederick is nice, too.
I am counting on Michael being one of the middle names, since they used Diana for one of Charlotte's middle names (Diana is Will's mother). Philip, Henry, and Charles might have a chance as the other middle name since they are family names.
I am counting on Michael being one of the middle names, since they used Diana for one of Charlotte's middle names (Diana is Will's mother). Philip, Henry, and Charles might have a chance as the other middle name since they are family names.
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Um yeah, I know who Diana is. *facepalm*
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I think Philip is more of a sure bet than Michael. I do think Michael is likely but given Prince Philip's poor health of late, I think that they will likely include his name in his new great-grandson's name.
It is also hilarious to me that you explained who Diana is. Especially to someone who clearly lives in the UK from their response that discusses the current name trends among children in the UK.
It is also hilarious to me that you explained who Diana is. Especially to someone who clearly lives in the UK from their response that discusses the current name trends among children in the UK.
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Re:Michael-also, the Duchess has a brother and sister who might like to names their future child Michael.
I didn't give either of my sons my father's name (Kenneth), as I thought perhaps my much younger brother might like to call a future son after him, given that the child would have the last name, unlike my sons.
and in fact, my brother did name his son after our father.
Sad that my father didn't live to know that, he died young.
I didn't give either of my sons my father's name (Kenneth), as I thought perhaps my much younger brother might like to call a future son after him, given that the child would have the last name, unlike my sons.
and in fact, my brother did name his son after our father.
Sad that my father didn't live to know that, he died young.
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