How do royals choose their names

Related Stories. Already a print subscriber? Go here to link your subscription. Need help? Visit our Help Center. However, as a general rule, the further down the line of succession, the more acceptable it is for a royal to grant their child a unique name. Per royal protocol, members of the royal family typically share the name they have chosen for their child with Queen Elizabeth II before announcing it.

But, if the Queen disapproves of the name for any reason, it is likely that the name will be changed. It is unlikely that August Philip Hawke Brooksbank will receive a royal title, as he was born down the female line of the royal family. Instead, he will be known as Master August Brooksbank. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies.

Also referred to as : Princess Anne, which was how her title was styled before she became the Princess Royal. As Peter doesn't have a title, none of his family members do either. Zara married Mike Tindall , a former rugby player, in , and the couple have two children together: Mia Tindall and Lena Tindall. As Zara doesn't have a title, none of her family members do either. Jack Brooksbank.

When Eugenie married her husband Jack Brooksbank, she dropped "of York," and added her husband's name to her title. For his part, Brooksbank did not get a title upon marrying into the royal family. Also referred to as: Sophie is sometimes referred to as the Countess of Forfar in Scotland.

Title styled as : Lady Louise Windsor. When Prince Edward and Sophie married, they decided with the approval of the Queen that their children would receive the courtesy titles of the children of an earl, rather than Prince or Princess.

Title styled as : James, Viscount Severn. As with his older sister, James received the courtesy titles of the son of an earl. The Scene. Type keyword s to search. Chris Jackson Getty Images. Advertisement - Continue Reading Below. Queen Elizabeth. Sean Gallup Getty Images.

Prince Philip. Prince Charles. Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall.