British Royals

The unusual Christmas baby name that's loved by the Royal Family

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22nd December 2025
Royal names are often all about tradition but even princes and princesses can’t resist trying to match their choice to the festive season when babies arrive at Christmas. And one very unusual middle name, shared by two very famous royal women, is an unusual twist on Christmas theme and might be just the answer if you’re looking for inspiration for a festive season baby. The royals…
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British Royals

This is how Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor could end up as part of the royal Christmas celebration

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16th December 2025
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor could yet have a starring role in the Royal Family’s Christmas celebrations and in a way that won’t leave a smile on anyone’s faces. The disgraced brother of King Charles, who lost all his titles just weeks ago after further scandal, has become the main butt of a very British festive tradition: the Christmas cracker joke. And two mottos featuring…
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This is how Princess Anne got her name and it's a lot more complicated than you thought

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13th December 2025
Anne is one of the most popular names for queens in English history but after the 18th century, it all but disappeared from royal use. Until 1950, when the then heir to the throne chose it for her second child. Why did the only daughter of Queen Elizabeth II end up with a name that, at the time, wasn’t a usual one for members of the Royal Family? The answer can perhaps best be found in the…
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