The Princess of Wales reportedly had “her heart set” on a completely different name for her first child, Prince George.
Prince George almost had a very different name that his mum, the Princess of Wales had “her heart set on”.
The young royal, who will celebrate his 11th birthday tomorrow, was born on July 22, 2013, and is the eldest of the Prince and Princess of Wales’s three children.
Royal Family fans were delighted to hear the couple, who had married two years prior to his birth, had welcomed a son and waited excitedly to hear what they had called their new bundle of joy.
His name – George Alexander Louis – was announced shortly after his birth and was chosen in honour of his great-great-grandfather, King George VI.
The Princess of Wales reportedly had “her heart set” on calling her first son, Alexander. However, the couple eventually settled on using the name as one of his two middle names instead.
As reported by The Mirror, royal expert Katie Nicholl previously said: “Courtiers insisted the pair had not found out the sex of their unborn baby, and friends close to the couple claim William wanted a surprise.
“Although Kate apparently suspected it was a boy and had set her heart on the name Alexander, they had not yet decided what to call their firstborn.”
Despite not knowing the gender of their first child prior to his birth, Kate reportedly had a hunch that she was expecting a boy.
A friend of the couple previously revealed: “When I saw William a few weeks before the birth he said they didn’t know [the baby’s sex] and didn’t want to find out. He said there are so few surprises in life — this was one he wanted to keep. Kate said she thought it was a boy because the baby kicked so much.”
The couple, who married in 2011, have since welcomed two other children – Princess Charlotte, 9, and Prince Louis, 6.
When it comes to choosing a name for a child, there are often multiple options that parents consider before making a final decision. This was certainly the case for the Prince and Princess of Wales when they were expecting their first child, Prince George. While the name George Alexander Louis was ultimately chosen, it was not the only name that the Princess of Wales had in mind.According to royal experts, the Princess reportedly had her heart set on the name Alexander for her firstborn son. The name Alexander holds a special significance and carries a sense of regal elegance that the Princess was drawn to. However, when the time came to make a decision, the couple ultimately decided to use the name as one of Prince George’s middle names instead.The process of choosing a name for a child can often be a challenging and personal one, especially for members of the royal family. With traditions to consider and expectations to meet, it is important for parents to find a name that not only reflects their own values and beliefs but also honors their family’s heritage.In the case of Prince George, the name George Alexander Louis was a nod to his great-great-grandfather, King George VI. By choosing a name with such historical significance, the Prince and Princess of Wales paid tribute to their family’s legacy while also embracing the future of the royal family.As Prince George prepares to celebrate his 11th birthday, it is clear that his name holds a special place in his family’s history. The decision to choose George Alexander Louis was not made lightly, and it reflects the love and care that his parents put into selecting the perfect name for their firstborn son.In the years since Prince George’s birth, the Prince and Princess of Wales have welcomed two more children into their family – Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis. Each name chosen for their children carries its own unique meaning and significance, reflecting the values and traditions that are important to the royal family.As we celebrate the birthday of Prince George and look towards the future of the royal family, we are reminded of the importance of names and the stories they tell. Whether a name is chosen for its historical significance, personal meaning, or family tradition, it is a reflection of love and legacy that will endure for generations to come.
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