Kensington Palace wrote in a short statement: “The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are delighted to announce that they have named their son George Alexander Louis.” According to sources, he will be known as His Royal Highness Prince George of Cambridge. Prince George is third in the line of succession to inherit the throne, shifting Prince Harry to fourth and the Duke of York (Prince Andrew) to fifth.
Where did he get his name?
George: Queen Elizabeth II’s father King George VI. It is also one of Prince Charles’ middle names (Charles Arthur Phillip George)
Alexander: Alexander is the male version of the name of Prince William’s godmother Princess Alexandra.
Louis: Louis Duke’s own middle names (William Arthur Philip Louis), as well as one of Prince Philip’s uncle Earl Mountbatten’s middle names.
