Kate and William's 'wise' decision over Princess Charlotte's name
ok.co.ukA royal expert has pointed out how the Prince and Princess of Wales made a "wise" decision when it came to naming their daughter, Princess Charlotte.
The couple welcomed their baby girl on 2 May, 2015 at St Mary's Hospital in Paddington. While there were a number of names which were thought to be possibilities as the name of the new royal baby, it was expected that there would be reference to Queen Elizabeth II and Diana, Princess of Wales.
Ultimately the new princess was named Charlotte Elizabeth Diana, and, according to royal expert Richard Kay, the couple consciously decided not to give their daughter a first name that would constantly draw comparisons to royal women from the past.
Richard believes this was a "wise" choice, suggesting it would have placed young Charlotte in an awkward position throughout her life.
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