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I am really hoping for Philip. It would be such a great way to honor the Duke of Edinburgh. My guess is: Philip Charles Michael Henry James honoring great grand father, grand fathers and uncles - Longer than normal I realize.

I think Philip would be a nice name for the new Prince - royal enough but not as common as George or Edward; also a very nice tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh.

I am glad this question can be put to a stop for a generation.

If this change is made, if the monarch is a queen, will her husband then become king consort? Seems like if they are trying to make things 'equal', then it should be. Also will the Duke of York's oldest daughter then also become Duke of York one day? Once again, it seems like if they are...

If the unborn child would not be proclaimed Monarch, and Harry would not be proclaimed King, would the Monarch then for a period of time 'die'? Seems contary to the idea 'The King is dead. Long Live the King (or Queen)'.

This is a very interesting thread, especially now with the Duchess of Cambridge's pregnancy. I was wondering if the unborn child is already third in line to the throne, and from reading this thread he/she is. Therefore it is already proper to say that Harry is fourth in line to the throne...

If the Queen were to abdicate (I know it won't happen, but I am just saying 'if'), would she then be titled Queen Mother? Or what title would she have? Princess Elizabeth? I wonder how many people will respond with a 'She won't abdicate.' I know she won't abdicate!

If William has a son and William were to die while Charles is king, Kate would continue as Duchess of Cornwall and Cambridge, right? William and Kate's son would inherit the Duke of Cambridge title, but not the Duke of Cornwall title, right? Now my real question: Once Charles dies, and...

Two Questions: I know there is discussion how the Duke of Edinburgh title will need to be reissued after both the Queen's and the current Duke of Edinburgh have died. Could Charles, William, Harry and Andrew all decline the title, and have the title go directly to Edward? I am not suggesting...

Ok, we better get back on track, or Zonk will Zonk us for getting off subject. In 30 minutes or so the annoucement will be made regarding titles.

They were not going to be grandparents of a future King, as Mr. Middleton will be. I just think the annoucement about titles today may possibly (not likely but possibly) be regarding his title. I still think the most likely scenario will be William being made an earl today.

I will bite my tongue since this is a day of celebration when an heir apparent :smile: :lol:probably will get a new title in about 3 hours. I wonder if in addition to giving William a new title, I wonder if Mr. Middleton will also be given a title.

Using your definition of 'heir apparent' - William qualifies. His succession to a position (King) appears certain. He will succeed to the throne. It is certain. As long as he lives long enough, he will succeed to the throne. However, once again, using your definition of 'heir', William...

If you insist on using the word 'heir apparent' to describe the next in line to the throne, what word do you use to describe William and William's oldest son - people who will eventually definately become the monarch? Also, what then is the difference between heir and heir apparent?

I would say Charles is the heir to the throne - and there can only be one heir to the throne. But I would consider both Charles, William and eventually William's oldest son all heir apparents. Otherwise, what would you call somebody like William's oldest son - who will definately inherit...