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A warm welcome to Prince Louis Arthur Charles,Prince Louis of Cambridge.

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Charleygirl Fri 27-Apr-18 16:38:06

I also do not really like the name but it is better than Alfred which I do not like. I thought that Philip would have been one of his names. My choice would have been Michael but Price Michael of Kent is still alive. Difficult.

Day6 Fri 27-Apr-18 16:15:49

I am not a fan of the name really, but I expect they were picking from a limited number of choices. I don't think a French (?) name is right for an English royal prince, but I didn't get a say in the matter. What a shame Philip or Michael isn't one of his names.

I heard three young people this morning chatting about his name and all pronounced it Lewis! hmm

Anniebach Fri 27-Apr-18 16:06:33

Mountbatten did take on the role as father to Philip , expect Phillip will be please

Grandma70s Fri 27-Apr-18 16:03:36

It’s pretty traditional among royals! I think they just have a limited set of boys’ names that they rearrange every time a new child arrives. William and George both have Louis in their names. I quite like it.

Fennel Fri 27-Apr-18 16:01:52

I expect it comes from Louis Mountbatten. Personally I don't think it's right for an english royal.
But Louis Armstrong - that's another matter smile.

Lona Fri 27-Apr-18 15:58:35

That made me chuckle sunseeker ?

glammanana Fri 27-Apr-18 15:56:54

Good modern choice I like it,it had crossed my mind but thought they would stay more traditional to be honest.

sunseeker Fri 27-Apr-18 15:56:05

One of my uncles was named Albert William and was always called Bill, his brother was named William Albert and was always called Bert! I know - I come from a very weird family!

merlotgran Fri 27-Apr-18 15:48:44

Jeremy Vine on Radio 2 at lunchtime said, 'Well, I'm going to pronounce it Lewis unless told otherwise. 'Within a few seconds he said, 'Oh, it's Lewee.'

DH's response was, 'T**t! grin

Get practicing, Meghan.

Synonymous Fri 27-Apr-18 15:47:31

Good names.

Down the generations all the boys in our family have the last one of their Christian names in common and it is proudly worn.

Auntieflo Fri 27-Apr-18 15:43:29

I do like the name Louis, but dismissed it as a contender, as Louis Mountbatten was said to be so manipulative.

Anniebach Fri 27-Apr-18 15:38:41

I like the name and don't think it at all odd the brothers share a name, quite usual in my family

callgirl1 Fri 27-Apr-18 15:28:53

Someone I know is called David Richard, his brother is Richard David. I thought it was odd too.

TwiceAsNice Fri 27-Apr-18 15:24:23

I really like the name Louis too but am I the only one to think it odd that Louis is one of George's middle name? I find it strange to give the same name to both siblings, won't George think they've given away HIS name when he's older? I think it would have been nice to include Philip in the list . He may not be still here if Kate decides to have another child at some point.

Panache Fri 27-Apr-18 15:16:33

Indeed it seems that despite the various discussions and long wait for the new baby Prince`s name to be released so many have lost their bets and have been rather confounded by the names.
Personally I like the name Louis and its meaning "famous warrior" means he certainly has much to live up to.

I am sure you will all have your own thoughts.