The British Royal Family - news, views, clothes & shoes! #7

[Amonet]

The frontrunners for names (per the bookies)

Arthur - does Harry still get on with royal photographer Arthur Edwards?
Philip - I like this name, due a comeback
Albert - well, he can't be Prince Albert!
James - Prince Edwards's son
Alexander - love this too, but Alex Sussex sounds odd, Xander might be better
Alfred - yuck!

Would not be surprised to see Charles and/or Thomas in there.

Isn't John an American term for toilet?

I think they'll stay mainly traditional, with a nod to other family members and perhaps a random thrown in. But if I had to choose, I'd go with Philip Charles Thomas, and I think three names is enough!

Omg I hadn't considered Prince Albert LOL....giggles like a schoolgirl

 

[Amonet]

How does he have the right to become POTUS when he was born outside the US? I thought the whole point behind the birther stuff was the notion that being born in Kenya would disqualify Obama from the Presidency.

McCain was born in Mexico, though maybe that was on US sovereign land there? But the rule is just a 'natural born citizen' so having citizenship at birth should suffice I believe.

 

[Amonet]

He can't be Richard John Thomas either!

 

[gregjrichards]

How does he have the right to become POTUS when he was born outside the US? I thought the whole point behind the birther stuff was the notion that being born in Kenya would disqualify Obama from the Presidency.

“The implication of being naturally-born citizen of the United States means Baby Sussex could one day run for office as US President.

However the US constitution states that any runner for the job must also have lived in the US for at least 14 years, as well as be over the age of 35.”

How Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's son could become US President | Daily Mail Online

I don’t think there is any likelihood of this happening. I wouldn’t be surprised if The Duchess and the new baby give up their U.S citizenship solely because of the tax implications.

 

[Cappuccino]

McCain was born in Mexico, though maybe that was on US sovereign land there? But the rule is just a 'natural born citizen' so having citizenship at birth should suffice I believe.

So what was all the birther stuff about then? Obama would have had US citizenship from birth too through his mother.

 

[Amonet]

So what was all the birther stuff about then? Obama would have had US citizenship from birth too through his mother.

There were a lot of different reasons given but I think that was a claim that Obama would have got either Kenyan or British citizenship if he had been born in Kenya. I don't know how that would deny him the right to the presidency as he would still have had a US citizen mother, but...

 

[Cappuccino]

There were a lot of different reasons given but I think that was a claim that Obama would have got either Kenyan or British citizenship if he had been born in Kenya. I don't know how that would deny him the right to the presidency as he would still have had a US citizen mother, but...

I thought the whole premise of it was that you had to be born in US territory to be eligible. That would make sense too when you consider the era and the circumstances in which the USA came into being.

However if this child is eligible for the Presidency then Obama would have been too even if he'd been born on the Moon.

 

[mickey2942]

O.k. I confess...
I wasn't sure this was a name suggestion
& had go google so for anyone else curious;

Jewish phrase used to express congratulations for a happy and significant occasion or event.

Mazel tov - Wikipedia

Part of growing up in NYC your vocabulary includes Yiddish/Hebrew colloquialisms scattered throughout your verbal repertoire.

 

[Elley Mae]

Baby names that it won't be:

1. Thomas Charles
2. Benedict Arnold

I am partial to Edward George Spencer

Spencer would be a good first name.

 

[Victoria17]

I thought the whole premise of it was that you had to be born in US territory to be eligible. That would make sense too when you consider the era and the circumstances in which the USA came into being.

However if this child is eligible for the Presidency then Obama would have been too even if he'd been born on the Moon.

That whole thing is confusing. If you’re born in Britain to a British and an American they have to report it to America to have a dual citizenship and America isn't well known for dual citizenships. And I’m not sure the royal family would allow that considering Meghan is going to become a UK resident. If they were to split it would make a world full of He!! if the baby is dual citizen I would think.

 

[Gardenista]

Video where you can hear the queen talking at the link

The Royal Family Channel on Twitter

 

[Gardenista]

Chris Ship‏Verified account @chrisshipitv
NEW: Grandad Prince Charles has just spoke about the arrival of #BabySussex while in Berlin. “We couldn’t be more delighted at the news and we’re looking forward to meeting the baby when we return.”

9:10 AM - 7 May 2019

 

[Elley Mae]

Please not Alfie I will find myself singing “what’s it all about, Alfie?” like Cilla Black.

I did not realise this:

“Meghan and Harry's son is the first person ever with the right to become both the British monarch AND US President (but he might also face a US tax bill)”

How Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's son could become US President | Daily Mail Online

Not sure about the president thing if she becomes a British citizen.

Markle announced that she would retire from acting,[59][60] and began the process of becoming a British citizen.

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex - Wikipedia

 

[Gardenista]

Emily Andrews‏Verified account @byEmilyAndrews
VIDEO: William & Kate say they look forward to meeting #babysussex. Wills: “We’re absolutely thrilled & look forward to seeing them in the next few days... I’m v pleased to welcome my brother to the sleep deprivation society that is parenting!”

video here

Emily Andrews on Twitter

 

[Gardenista]

WhatKateWore.com‏Verified account @WhatKateWore
The Duchess in a nautical look for today's launch of the King's Cup, a regatta in August that will raise money and awareness for 8 of Kate and William's charities. (The engagement wasn't announced until this morning.)

9:13 AM - 7 May 2019

 

[Suglo]

That whole thing is confusing.


That whole thing is confusing. If you’re born in Britain to a British and an American they have to report it to America to have a dual citizenship and America isn't well known for dual citizenships. And I’m not sure the royal family would allow that considering Meghan is going to become a UK resident. If they were to split it would make a world full of He!! if the baby is dual citizen I would think.

The US used to make you pick between being US or another citizenship. That hasn’t been the case since the 80s. Both my children were born in Spain and have dual citizenship as do I and a bunch of people I know.

 

[Victoria17]

The US used to make you pick between being US or another citizenship. That hasn’t been the case since the 80s. Both my children were born in Spain and have dual citizenship as do I and a bunch of people I know.

I’m dual citizen to UK. But, they wouldn’t allow my dad to get dual American so he had to pick. Idk.

 

[JDG]

I think the Queen will offer this baby a prince hood. If she does not, he becomes a prince as soon as Charles becomes king because Harry is the son of a King. Why not do it now and avoid the aggravation of changing names later?

 

[zencompass]

I think they will use an African name in there somewhere. Maybe not the first name, but one of the other names.

I've been thinking this as well since they loved visiting Botswana. That is where Meghan's diamond was sourced from.

"Baruti", meaning "educator" was one of the names I considered however it looks to be an overused company name as well.

120 Unique Tswana (Setswana) Baby Names For Boys And Girls

 

[Suglo]

I’m dual citizen to UK. But, they wouldn’t allow my dad to get dual American so he had to pick. Idk.

Did he serve in the military? My brother did and he had to just keep US and forego the Spanish one because of it.