That's nice. Queen Elizabeth and her parents seemed very close, so I imagine she's pleased that the baby has the name her father took when he became King.
Lucky baby! Georges like to get born, but it is rather a long name which I shall continue to abbreviate personally, not out of laziness but to prevent the prince and me from being mistaken for one another.
I must be a lone voice who is disappointed. I was hoping for a more modern name. I can't for the life of me imagine looking down at my tiny baby and calling him George ( my Dad is George by the way ). Does this mean for ever more we have to have Kings whose names are chosen from a small list of traditional names? At least we'll get a bit of a break with William before heading for another boring George !!
It was a name I thought they wouldn't pick because of the whole US Colonies muss-up, Townshend Act and Porphyria stuff. Boy was I wrong I love your George he is a cutie !
In reading about the name, I learned that one can change their real name when they become king/queen. I did not know that. They say that if Charles outlives his mother and finally ecomes king, he wants to change his name to George. I guess if the Pope can do that, so can a king.
There is actually a number of cases where the monarch is known by a different name to which he (nearly always a 'he') is known within his own family - King George VI was known as Albert (or Bertie), being preceded by his short-reigned brother, the abdicating Edward VIII who was known as David.
'George' is actually already one of Prince Charles' four 'given' names - Charles Philip Arthur George, and some think that when his turn comes he may choose to be known as George VII, perhaps a slightly more historically illustrious name than his philandering, hedonistic and roisterous predecessor namesake, Charles II.
I think I'll call him by his second name. That styling is even more in vogue than the name George and I've always liked the name Alex. I'm sure he won't mind.
Cro Magnon is right, what with the English obsession with initials. It's awful. Why do you think I deny all knowledge, even on official documents, of my middle names? I am royalty come to think of it.
George is a disappointment. However, fear not: I bet his parents, or at least his mother, will call him Alexander in the privacy of their own earshot. Such a beautiful name (my brother's).
Upshot being: It must have been a complete bugger for his parents to come up with a plausible name. Which reminds me: Why not Max? Short for Maximus. Someone, and please don't laugh - it's not funny, and can't remember where I read it, suggested Adolf, considering the German bloodline.
If Chas chooses to be known as George VII, as is perfectly possible, and the new Boy George retains that name when HE takes over, it'll be George 8, Henry 8 - with a call for extra time.
But by then I'll be long gone - and you, J.G., could well be a centenarian, with a congratulatory telegram from George VIII displayed proudly on your mantelpiece - a photo of which you'll be posting on this blog, I hope.
That's nice. Queen Elizabeth and her parents seemed very close, so I imagine she's pleased that the baby has the name her father took when he became King.
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A very stately name it is.
ReplyDeleteBoy George? Or - By George I think she's got it!?
ReplyDeleteI second janie's comment; I thought the same thing when I heard. George = homage to HRH Elizabeth II's father.
ReplyDeleteLucky baby! Georges like to get born, but it is rather a long name which I shall continue to abbreviate personally, not out of laziness but to prevent the prince and me from being mistaken for one another.
ReplyDeleteI must be a lone voice who is disappointed. I was hoping for a more modern name. I can't for the life of me imagine looking down at my tiny baby and calling him George ( my Dad is George by the way ). Does this mean for ever more we have to have Kings whose names are chosen from a small list of traditional names? At least we'll get a bit of a break with William before heading for another boring George !!
ReplyDeleteGeorge is backin vogue h
DeleteI hope they have a daughter someday and name her Diana.
DeleteWelcome George, or Prince George. I don't know the right title for him since I am way to the west, in California but I do welcome him.
ReplyDeleteNamed after my grandad, a coal miner from Sutton in Ashfield. I'm so pleased.
ReplyDeletethe name that never ends...geor ge orge anyway, he was my favorite king so good for the new one!
ReplyDeleteGeorge, weird name. Seems like the name is not complete. Georgeorgeorge....
ReplyDeleteIt was a name I thought they wouldn't pick because of the whole US Colonies muss-up, Townshend Act and Porphyria stuff. Boy was I wrong
ReplyDeleteI love your George he is a cutie !
cheers, parsnip
My Dad's middle name is Alexander..so I'm glad that's the new Prince's middle name. I've always loved the name Alexander.
ReplyDeleteJane x
In reading about the name, I learned that one can change their real name when they become king/queen. I did not know that. They say that if Charles outlives his mother and finally ecomes king, he wants to change his name to George. I guess if the Pope can do that, so can a king.
ReplyDeleteThere is actually a number of cases where the monarch is known by a different name to which he (nearly always a 'he') is known within his own family - King George VI was known as Albert (or Bertie), being preceded by his short-reigned brother, the abdicating Edward VIII who was known as David.
Delete'George' is actually already one of Prince Charles' four 'given' names - Charles Philip Arthur George, and some think that when his turn comes he may choose to be known as George VII, perhaps a slightly more historically illustrious name than his philandering, hedonistic and roisterous predecessor namesake, Charles II.
Congrats, John. I like old names, too.
ReplyDeleteI think I'll call him by his second name. That styling is even more in vogue than the name George and I've always liked the name Alex. I'm sure he won't mind.
ReplyDeleteI think your George is the cuter of the two, John :)
ReplyDeleteGeorge looks royally pleased with the name choice.
ReplyDeleteWhat's the betting his mates will call him GAL.
ReplyDeleteCro Magnon is right, what with the English obsession with initials. It's awful. Why do you think I deny all knowledge, even on official documents, of my middle names? I am royalty come to think of it.
ReplyDeleteGeorge is a disappointment. However, fear not: I bet his parents, or at least his mother, will call him Alexander in the privacy of their own earshot. Such a beautiful name (my brother's).
Upshot being: It must have been a complete bugger for his parents to come up with a plausible name. Which reminds me: Why not Max? Short for Maximus. Someone, and please don't laugh - it's not funny, and can't remember where I read it, suggested Adolf, considering the German bloodline.
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If Chas chooses to be known as George VII, as is perfectly possible, and the new Boy George retains that name when HE takes over, it'll be George 8, Henry 8 - with a call for extra time.
ReplyDeleteBut by then I'll be long gone - and you, J.G., could well be a centenarian, with a congratulatory telegram from George VIII displayed proudly on your mantelpiece - a photo of which you'll be posting on this blog, I hope.
Of course, 'Edward' scores 8 as well. (How could I have overlooked it?)
Deleteaw you have a little Prince there too John x
ReplyDeleteI won the sweep!! Told them it would be homage to his great granddad.
ReplyDeleteLet's hope he isn't as hairy.
ReplyDeleteBut just as handsome !!
DeleteVery aristocratic (the dog I mean!)
ReplyDeleteMy Lovely Hubby was totally right - along with you, but I sneaked in a close second with Alexander :-)
ReplyDeleteDoes happy little jiggy dance, I love his name, gorgeous little baby George.
It's my Lovely Hubby's middle name too (after his granddad and the King).
I always think the name George sounds a bit pompous and formal. Time will tell if he lives up to my preconceptions!
ReplyDeleteOf course - none of this will matter if the Prince of Wales does not outlive his mother...
ReplyDeleteYou can already tell that the poor kid has got the Windsor's nose.
ReplyDeletewell done John :)
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