Thread: Sophie gave birth to a son: James Alexander Philip Theo, Viscount Severn: 17.12.07
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Old 12-20-2007, 08:50 PM
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i'm curious as to where the title Viscount Severn comes from and why it's used in reference to the new baby.
At the bottom of the article from 1999 it says that Viscount Severn was chosen as a name in honor of Sophie's family ties to the Welsh border area.

BBC NEWS | Special Report | 1999 | 06/99 | royal wedding | Wessex titles for Edward and Sophie