Safe delivery and much joy in all corners of the Commonwealth tonight. The 8lbs 6oz prince was born at 4.24pm Greenwich Time Monday after Kate went into hospital this morning in the early stages of labour. Now the curiosity turns to a name for this future king of England (and Canada) and the betting seems to on George. That would name the baby after several of his forbears, the most recent being great-great grandfather George VI, father of the current Queen. The announcement of a royal name is often a process of a few days. Charles Kidd, editor of Debrett’s Peerage and Baronetage, predicts William and Kate will select a conventional first name for their son. ‘I do think that Prince William is quite a traditionalist — that’s my feeling,’ Mr Kidd said. ‘The fact that he chose to use the royal dukedom (of Cambridge) and has followed royal precedent, I wouldn’t be surprised if they use a name that is already familiar in the royal family – something that has royal associations.’ He suggested that George – a favourite at the bookmakers – could be their name of choice.
