It was at 11:01am local time, at St. Mary’s Hospital London, that Kate Middleton delivered her third child.
The new prince enters the line of succession at fifth in line to the throne. Now, the royal family have revealed what he will be called. It was today announced on Twitter.
There had been strong speculation in England suggesting that the new prince would be called one of Arthur, Albert, Frederick, James or Philip, though that’s not the case.
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. pic.twitter.com/4DUwsLv5JQ
— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) April 27, 2018
Welcome, Prince Louis
Louis Arthur Charles is what Britain’s new prince is called – he will be titled Prince Louis of Cambridge.
According to the BBC, Louis is one of the middle names of both Prince William and Louis’ older brother, Prince George. It was also the middle name of King George VI, Queen Elizabeth’s father.
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