Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh

[Oxynia]

I'm happy for them as well, especially after the trauma of Louise's birth.

[nitenurse]

Have they given him a name yet or are they still thinking about it?

[Oxynia]

No announcement yet.

[may2]

Nameless goes home from the hospital.

[ladytimka]

The baby is cute for a couple who I didn't think would ever have kids.

[berrybearie]

A fine name:

One day after taking their new son home, Sophie, Countess of Wessex and her husband Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, announced that they have named the baby James Alexander Philip Theo Mountbatten-Windsor. According to the BBC, the royal couple consulted with both the Queen and Sophie's father before making their choice, and both were said to be "content" with the name.

James' title will be Viscount Severn; Although his full surname is Mountbatten-Windsor, he will only use Windsor, BBC reports. He joins big sister Lady Louise Windsor, 4, at home. Sophie, 42, delivered James on Dec. 17 via C-section.

Source: BBC

[Pomm]

The royal naming system seems so confusing. I understand that it's the House of Windsor, hence the last name, but where does Severn come from? Not to sound like a moron, but I wonder if they royal family themselves have to consult a particular book or expert when naming...?

[garnet927]

pomm said:

The royal naming system seems so confusing. I understand that it's the House of Windsor, hence the last name, but where does Severn come from? Not to sound like a moron, but I wonder if they royal family themselves have to consult a particular book or expert when naming...?

I believe one of the birth announcements I saw mentioned that Viscount Severn was one of Prince Edward's titles, but I don't know any further details.

[NappingAthena]

garnet927 said:

pomm said:

The royal naming system seems so confusing. I understand that it's the House of Windsor, hence the last name, but where does Severn come from? Not to sound like a moron, but I wonder if they royal family themselves have to consult a particular book or expert when naming...?

I believe one of the birth announcements I saw mentioned that Viscount Severn was one of Prince Edward's titles, but I don't know any further details.

The first son of an Earl is always titled with the Viscount title of his father. I believe Edward and Sophie stated a while back that all their children are titled as children of an Earl as opposed to of a prince.

[Yossarian]

When I read "Severn" I just think Severus Snape.

Anyway, James is a nice name for a little boy. Does anyone know if he will be called Prince James or will he be like Anne's kids and have that title ditched (for him)?