Princess Diana wasn't a fan of Prince Charles' baby name suggestions

Royal names are always the same. Often referencing monarchs of the past, you’ll find a lot of Georges, Henrys and Elizabeths in British nobility.

Two royals that have slightly unusual names are Prince William and Harry. Turns out this is all due to their mother, the late Princess Diana.

When Prince Charles and Diana welcomed their first son in 1982, he was christened with the name William Arthur Philip Louis. According to an interview given by the Princess, this wasn’t Charles’ choice of name.

In the interview which would later go on to form part of the controversial 1992 book ‘Diana: Her Story’, the Princess of Wales said: “I chose William and Harry, but Charles did the rest.”

She added that Charles wanted to name their sons “Albert and Arthur, and I said no. Too old!”

And here’s another odd royal fact: Prince Harry’s real name isn’t actually Harry. He was christened Henry Charles Albert David.

Diana also let out a secret in the same interview: that Charles had longed for a daughter and was disappointed that Harry turned out to be a boy. Apparently, the Prince told Diana’s mother at Harry’s christening: “We were so disappointed — we thought it would be a girl.”

Harry’s a little stuck with his name but William is able to change his if he wishes. When a royal takes the throne and becomes king or queen, they can choose a regal name.

Traditionally, they stick to their given name but there is the option to go down a different route. According to rumours, Prince Charles is set to become King Georg VII when he comes into power.

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