The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have named their son Louis Arthur Charles.
A statement released by Kensington Palace on Friday read: “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.”
Louis is one of William’s middle names. It’s also the middle name of Prince George and was the name of Prince Philip’s uncle, Louis Mountbatten.
Charles is, of course, a nod to William’s father, Prince Charles, and his uncle, Charles Spencer, the brother of the late Princess Diana.
Arthur, meanwhile, is also one of William’s middle names, and was the middle name of the Queen’s father, King George VI.
Prince William and wife Kate became parents for the third time on Monday morning, when Kate gave birth to a little boy at 11.01 am.
The new prince, who is fifth in line to the throne, was born at the exclusive Lindo Wing at St. Mary’s Hospital in Paddington, London.
It’s been suggested the royal couple delayed announcing the newborn’s name as they wanted William’s father, Prince Charles, to meet him first.
Charles is believed to have been in Edinburgh when the baby was born, and then he travelled to France for Anzac Day memorial services, meaning he was unable to meet the newborn until now.
It’s also considered tradition to tell The Queen of a royal baby’s name before the public.
Royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams told BBC News: “When you choose a name for a royal baby there’s the personal [preference]; there’s the link with the royals past and present; but also you think about the public.
“The Queen would obviously be consulted and, while she might not necessarily intervene and prevent a name from being used, she would certainly be aware of the name, long before any public announcement.”
Kate was taken to the private maternity ward at around 6am on Monday, in the early stages of labour.
Read more: Kate and William pictured with newborn son for the first time
The birth was announced by Kensington Palace just after 1pm.
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