The Royal Family #2

[SofaSam]

I like the name, and love the Philip inclusion. I also love the fact her midwife took the pictures, they look really happy. The timing is great too!

 

[conrea37]

Friend of a friend works for the BBC and they’re getting told to get royal death procedures ready he says so it seems Phillip may be gone soon.

 

[annapolly]

August can be used as a boy’s name - I mean there’s a German actor called August Diehl but it’s pronounced differently to how English speakers would say August. I’m not sure if it’s based on any German heritage or if they just thought it was a nice name. To me it sounds more feminine but I’m actually glad they haven’t trotted out the same old names like the British Royals usually do.

 

[Eirawen]

Q

Eugenie has named her baby August. I have to laugh at most peoples pronunciation of Eugenie, including my own.

Poncy name poor kid

 

[whathastheworldcometo]

Friend of a friend works for the BBC and they’re getting told to get royal death procedures ready he says so it seems Phillip may be gone soon.

Wouldn’t they need to keep this confidential?

 

[under the ivy]

I like that Eugenie and Jack have included Phillip, lovely tribute

 

[Eirawen]

Wouldn’t they need to keep this confidential?

I am no royalist but I wish he could see his 100th

 

[BigMavis]

Hawke? I bet she wanted that as the first name.
Eugenie and Jack seem ok, I think she is very close to Granny.

 

[HaloGirl]

Beatrice was born in August so could that be part of the reason? A nice nod to Prince Philip

 

[Flowergirl14]

August can be used as a boy’s name - I mean there’s a German actor called August Diehl but it’s pronounced differently to how English speakers would say August. I’m not sure if it’s based on any German heritage or if they just thought it was a nice name. To me it sounds more feminine but I’m actually glad they haven’t trotted out the same old names like the British Royals usually do.

Is it short for Augustus or Augustine?

 

[whathastheworldcometo]

August can be used as a boy’s name - I mean there’s a German actor called August Diehl but it’s pronounced differently to how English speakers would say August. I’m not sure if it’s based on any German heritage or if they just thought it was a nice name. To me it sounds more feminine but I’m actually glad they haven’t trotted out the same old names like the British Royals usually do.

It is of Latin origin, Roman emperors were named August, and was common in Poland and Germany for a while. I find it a bit stiff and old-fashioned.
The Zuckerberg baby girl is also called August.

 

[Sea]

Friend of a friend works for the BBC and they’re getting told to get royal death procedures ready he says so it seems Phillip may be gone soon.

Surely that's just standard protocol every time he goes into hospital?

 

[Eirawen]

It is of Latin origin, Roman emperors were named August, and was common in Poland and Germany for a while. I find it a bit stiff and old-fashioned.
The Zuckerberg baby girl is also called August.

I think it's suits a girl more than a boy you wouldn't call a boy June would you?

 

[BigMavis]

I think Augustus is better for a boy.

 

[Jamhead]

I wouldn't personally call a male OR female child of mine August but I actually really like it, presumably will be Gus for short.

 

[Vanillaco]

There is a book called 'wonder' about a boy with a facial disfugurement. Maybe she liked it from that, and it resonated with her maybe because of her scoliosis? Does the Queen need to approve names of children so far down the line? I thought Archie was the lowest down she would have to approve? What's his full name? I have a Daily Mail blocker on my computer!

 

[whathastheworldcometo]

There is a book called 'wonder' about a boy with a facial disfugurement. Maybe she liked it from that, and it resonated with her maybe because of her scoliosis? Does the Queen need to approve names of children so far down the line? I thought Archie was the lowest down she would have to approve? What's his full name? I have a Daily Mail blocker on my computer!

It is also a movie with Julia Roberts.

August Philip Hawke Brookbank

 

[Geranium]

Wouldn’t they need to keep this confidential?

I work for a local council doing social media and we have been told be aware that there is a protocol for our feeds in the event of a royal death, there will be posts prepared that we all have to post and other posts should be held back.

 

[Vanillaco]

It is also a movie with Julia Roberts.

August Philip Hawke Brookbank

Oh I don't mind that actually. I'll look up the film.

 

[Limey]

Friend of a friend works for the BBC and they’re getting told to get royal death procedures ready he says so it seems Phillip may be gone soon.

Shhhhiiiiittttt

But not surprising. He wouldn't be in the hospital mid pandemic unless it was bad.

Poor Liz, having to deal with these two toddlers, knowing that her husband was close to the end.