Twitter has officially lost its mind over the royal baby’s name, and here are some of the best tweets
In case you missed it, on April 23rd, a new baby prince joined the British royal family. And after days of anticipation, Prince William and Kate Middleton unveiled the third royal baby’s name today, April 27th, revealing that he will be named Louis Arthur Charles. And Twitter users reacted with pure joy.
The royal baby’s name was officially announced this morning in a tweet from the Kensington Palace. The tweet stated that, “The baby will be known as His Royal Highness Prince Louis of Cambridge.” Prince Louis will be fifth in line to the British royal throne, after his older sister, Princess Charlotte, making this the first time a royal younger brother hasn’t taken his sister’s place in the line of succession.
Although many had predicted that the new prince would be christened Arthur, James, or Albert, Louis (pronounced “Louie”) has a lot of significance for the royal family. According to Harper’s Bazaar, one of William’s middle names is Louis, and both his great-great grandfather and great uncle were named Louis. The prince’s middle names are also nods to family history, with the baby’s grandfather being, as we know, Prince Charles.
The youngest member of the royal family even shares part of his name with his older brother, Prince George. The 4-year-old’s full name is George Alexander Louis, meaning the two brothers already have a lot in common.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are delighted to announce that they have named their son Louis Arthur Charles.
The baby will be known as His Royal Highness Prince Louis of Cambridge. pic.twitter.com/4DUwsLv5JQ
— The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) April 27, 2018
After days of waiting, Twitter is abuzz with excitement over the royal baby’s name.
THEY NAMED THE ROYAL BABY LOUIS, CAN I GET AN AMEN
— 🥀 (@bedroomflicker) April 27, 2018
What a lovely name ❤️
— Francesca Cogliandro (@kikkalondon) April 27, 2018
https://twitter.com/udfredirect/status/989808746997125121
Beautiful name! Congrats, again to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge ❤️
— FORGET HULK RAGE, FUZZBALL! 💚 (@icannotjustify) April 27, 2018
Some even joked that the name is a One Direction tribute.
The Royal baby is named LOUIS Arthur Charles
Seems like we aren’t the only ones who miss 1D.
— Santa Claus (@1DAFSanta) April 27, 2018
Good name!! 👑 #royalbaby #princelouis #OneDirection #1D #louistomlinson pic.twitter.com/63pVLNoaXH
— heat Radio (@heatradio) April 27, 2018
100% of Britons LOVE the first official photo of the newest royal baby, Prince Louis. pic.twitter.com/7KEKuEDMQD
— stats britain (@StatsBritain) April 27, 2018
Can we just acknowledge the new Prince is called Louis? pic.twitter.com/EkuMSM1BF7
— olivia jones (@ThatOliviaJones) April 27, 2018
And after all the jokes, Louis Tomlinson himself even welcomed new baby Louis.
Young Louis welcome to the world. I’ll take you under my wing lad. The Adidas tracksuit is in the post!
— Louis Tomlinson (@Louis_Tomlinson) April 27, 2018
Pottermore also pointed out that the prince’s name is pretty magical.
Louis Arthur Charles, you were named after three iconic Weasleys… #RoyalBabyName https://t.co/vDMPDGU8yh
— Wizarding World (@wizardingworld) April 27, 2018
We have to agree that the royal baby’s name is definitely regal. Congratulations to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, and welcome to the world, Prince Louis.
