His Royal Highness, Prince George of Cambridge
Duke and Duchess of Cambridge name son George Alexander
Prince George as the world catches the first glimpse of the royal baby.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have named their son George Alexander Louis, and will be known as His Royal Highness Prince George of Cambridge.
He could choose to become King George VII when he eventually takes the throne, with a name that takes in references to his father, grandfather, and his great-great-grandfather.
The name has been a favourite for days with the Duke of Cambridge playing down speculation even as the couple left hospital yesterday. It is one of the Prince of Wales' middle names.
Alexander was one of the other favourite names suggested in recent days, while Louis is one of the Duke of Cambridge's own middle names and also references Earl Mountbatten, the great uncle of the Prince of Wales. Alexandra is one of the Queen's middle names.
George was the most popular name with the bookies with betting firms William Hill, Coral and Paddy Power all offering short odds on the moniker.
While the name will be hailed for honouring members of the Royal family, it does not appear to have immediate links to the Middleton family, with neither the Duchess' father Michael or brother James included.
