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Lyndiloo Tue 24-Apr-18 00:09:28

Any ideas on our new little Prince's name? I'm betting on Charles ... or maybe Phillip.

varian Wed 25-Apr-18 21:21:12

Richard Michael William

Lilypops Wed 25-Apr-18 21:29:11

James Arthur William sounds princely,

grannyactivist Wed 25-Apr-18 21:37:54

Edward Arthur Philip

Maggiemaybe Wed 25-Apr-18 22:49:02

Prince John had severe epilepsy and was probably on the autism spectrum, but wasn't badly treated, Jalima. In fact it seems that he got more affection from his parents than his siblings did. He was well cared for on the Sandringham Estate and actually not really hidden away - he appeared in official family photos and there are stories of the rather embarrassing things he said to visiting dignatories. smile It would be a nice tribute to him if the name could be revived.

Maggiemaybe Wed 25-Apr-18 22:52:41

If we're thinking about unlucky royals, the princes in the Tower were Richard and Edward.

Jalima1108 Wed 25-Apr-18 22:54:49

I didn't say he was badly treated.
I didn't say the name could bring bad luck.
I didn't say his parents did not care about him.

He was kept away from the public gaze
I just stated facts.

Maggiemaybe Wed 25-Apr-18 23:58:53

I’m just discussing his situation, not attacking you. confused It was another poster who mentioned the name being considered unlucky.

Jalima1108 Thu 26-Apr-18 00:03:21

Oh, ok, just felt a bit besieged
smile

Maggiemaybe Thu 26-Apr-18 00:07:02

Me too, tbh.

KatyK Thu 26-Apr-18 10:58:39

The first name that sprung to mind for me was Alexander. Not too fuddy duddy but a bit royal sounding smile

varian Fri 27-Apr-18 13:30:29

Louis Arthur Charles

nigglynellie Sun 29-Apr-18 13:51:50

The Princes in the Tower were Edward Vth and his younger brother Richard of Shrewsbury. They were of course declared illegitimate by their paternal uncle, who might really have believed this bearing in mind Edward 1Vth's previous betrothal before his marriage to Elizabeth Woodville. Henry V11th re-ligitimised these children by rather devious means in order to marry their sister. No wonder he got so worried about Perkins Warbeck!!

nigglynellie Sun 29-Apr-18 13:52:41

Perkin - grrr