Kate Middleton, Prince William name daughter Charlotte Elizabeth Diana
New Royal princess named as Charlotte Elizabeth Diana
A ceremonial town crier holds a scroll after announcing the birth of a baby girl to royal fans and members of the media outside the entrance to the Lindo wing of St Mary's Hospital in London, Britain May 2 , 2015. Britain's Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, the wife of Prince William, has given birth to a daughter, the couple's residence Kensington Palace announced on Saturday. (REUTERS/Cathal McNaughton)
A ceremonial town crier holds a scroll after announcing the birth of a baby girl to royal fans and members of the media outside the entrance to the Lindo wing of St Mary's Hospital in London, Britain May 2 , 2015. Britain's Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, the wife of Prince William, has given birth to a daughter, the couple's residence Kensington Palace announced on Saturday. (REUTERS/Cathal McNaughton)
LOS ANGELES - LONDON — British royal couple Kate Middleton and Prince William have named their daughter Charlotte Elizabeth Diana.
The news follows intense media speculation that the couple, officially known as the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, would name their second child after William’s mother, Princess Diana.
When asked about the couple’s choice of name, a spokesperson said: “We’ll let the names speak for themselves.”
Charlotte is the feminine form of Charles, which is the name of William’s father. Elizabeth is the name of William’s grandmother, the British monarch.
The baby was born on Saturday at St Mary’s Hospital in London.
