King Charles III, or something else?

[TheBrus]

I believe I read that he will style himself George VII, just as his grandfather, Albert styled himself George VI.

[Jock Scot]

I have no idea.

[artificer]

I believe I read that he will style himself George VII, just as his grandfather, Albert styled himself George VI.

I'm fairly certain that I've read this as well.

To the OP, the same article indicated that Charles is not likely to use "Charles", as there is a certain amount of unfortunate history to the name.

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[TheBrus]

I'm fairly certain that I've read this as well.

To the OP, the same article indicated that Charles is not likely to use "Charles", as there is a certain amount of unfortunate history to the name.

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Not to mention a lengthy argument on the correct numbering.

[ForresterModern]

Also, my understanding is that each male in the royal lineage is typically given about 6 names that include several family names of progenitors, and that they typically choose one of those rather than their commonly used first given name. I seem to remember hearing George VI pronouncing such a string of names during some form of introduction in the recent movie "The King's Speech", and that even though Albert was his first given name George was among the others, and the one he chose as his name for coronation purposes. Really not sure of the conventions involved however.

[ThistleDown]

Just a bit too soon to tell, I think. His full name is Charles Philip Arthur George (you may recall Diana bumbling through that at their wedding). Both George and Charles would be acceptable numbered VII and III respectively, because both George I and Charles I were kings of the United Kingdom. We'll just have to wait and see, won't we?

[Pleater]

If our present queen continues in good health for several more decades it could be that the succession will be to her grandson, William Arthur Philip Louis, or William Wales as he is known. He pilots search and rescue helicopters for the RAF, as he would not be allowed to fly combat missions.

He is descended from two of Charles II's sons on his mothers side, so if anyone was to decide to be known as Charles III it could be him - though the name does carry a lot of - interesting history.

Monarchs are not usually refereed to as 'the first' - particularly when there has not been a second - Queen Victoria, for instance, but it is more common these days.

There are peculiarities due to some monarchs having ruled different kingdoms - Queen Elizabeth (the first) ruled England but not Scotland, but Queen Elizabeth the second rules the united kingdom. By convention the present queen is the second of that name both sides of the border.

Anne the Pleater :ootd:

[RogerWS76]

I personally favor Arthur. However, I believe the Queen will WILL herself to live until she can pass the crown to Prince William. I could see him choosing Arthur as well. I doubt Philip (Spanish) or Louis(French) would be in vogue. Arthur would be the first of it's names to be used as the famous (mostly mythical) King Arthur has been claimed variously by the Britons, English, Scots and Welsh. However, the name itself when chosen as a first name by English kings for their first sons has had a rather nasty run of bad health!

[McFarkus]

My guess would be George VII as well (Charles Phillip Arthur George). Not that it would matter but there have already been a Charles III and IV in the Jacobite Succession. Overall the Stuarts caused all sorts of ruckus for the Brits (Charles I, James II, James the 'Old Pretender', and Bonnie Prince Charlie). I'm willing to bet that the Duke of Rothesay eschews the name Charles for the purpose of reigning.

[Chas]

Prince Charles was asked this very question some 30 years ago.

"What regnal name will you use, when you ascend to the throne, your highness?"

"My own, of course.", was his answer.

Just which one of his own, he didn't say.

He is a very much a creature of habit and after 60+ years of being called Charles, I would be surprised if he changed it.

Regards

Chas