Believe It or Not, the Queen Doesn’t Have to Approve Royal Baby Names
We all know that the process of assigning names to royal babies is anything but simple (especially since they usually get three to four names).
But what you might be surprised to hear is that - unlike most major royal decisions - the name doesn't necessarily need to meet the approval of the queen.
Queen Elizabeth is always given the power of determining titles (even gifting Philip with a new title to celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary), and though her opinion is respected when it comes to determining a new child's name, her permission isn't required.Related: We Doubt Meghan Markle Will Have a Traditional Baby Shower - Here's WhyIt's understood Queen Elizabeth doesn't have to approve of royal baby names, but traditionally (and out of courtesy), she is told the name before anyone else.
As royal commentator Kate Williams explained to CNN, the names chosen by royal parents
