CALL HIM ARTHUR
Arthur becomes royal baby name favourite at 7/4 after Prince William points at Sun snapper and says ‘there’s Arthur’
THE Sun’s royal photographer Arthur Edwards said he hoped the new prince would share his name — as bookies made the moniker a 7/4 hot favourite last night.
Proud dad William fuelled speculation as he emerged from the hospital and pointed out the legendary snapper, before declaring: “There’s Arthur.”
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Our Arthur, 77, even placed a £10 bet on the name.
He said: “Arthur is a classic royal name, as well as being one of Charles and William’s middle names. The Queen’s father George VI also had it.
“So there’s great tradition there. It would be fantastic if the little prince had the first name Arthur, but I would still be delighted if it was a middle name. I was amazed when the betting went from 14-1 to just 2-1 in a few hours as the whole world piled in for Arthur.
“When George was born I bet on Arthur and lost. Hopefully this time I will have a winner.”
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Bookies Paddy Power have already paid out on the newborn Prince being called Arthur after the named soared to the top of the betting.
A spokesman said: “Kate and Will might be keeping tight-lipped, but we think enough people have ‘Arthur’ clue as to the name. Rumours have been swirling all day, and we’ve seen a royal flood of bets on Arthur, forcing us to pay out early.”
William and Kate have previously waited a couple of days before telling the world their choice of names for their kids. In addition to Arthur, other favourites last night included Albert, James and Philip.
Most punters expect the couple to select a traditional name. But experts say there’s a chance the choice may reflect the Middleton side of the family. For their other two children, the duke and duchess chose traditional options, seen as a tribute to previous royals.
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The Sun's legendary royal photographer Arthur Edwards expresses his joy as Duchess of Cambridge gives birth to third child
George Louis Alexander was a nod to six kings, as well as Lord Louis Mountbatten, the last Viceroy of India. Charlotte Elizabeth Diana reflected both William’s mother and grandmother the Queen.
Royal experts said they were anticipating a traditional name for the newborn prince. Joe Little, managing editor of Majesty magazine, said: “It’s quite likely to follow the traditional route that William and Kate seem to favour.
“Tradition plays a huge part in the Royal Family, even in the 21st Century.
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“The Queen would obviously be consulted. While she might not necessarily intervene, she’d certainly be aware of any rules.”
Royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams said: “Family links are tremendously important.
“You want a name that resonates, a name that’s got family links and is popular.”
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