Royal names

[Oleanda]

Why was Edward VIII called Edward VIII when his name was David? Similarly George VI, whose name, I believe, was Albert?

[Quizmonster]

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[WendyW]

Sometimes the name used within the family was one that had never been used as a name for a British King/Queen and there seems to have been a tradition of keeping to the same names. It must have been quite confusing as George VI's younger brother was actually callled George. I don't think that it will be repeated in the future.

[simon_says]

Same reason as Prince Harry's actual first name is Henry.

[incitatus]

not quite, simon. Harry is "short" for henry, as in a recognised nickname. edward is not short for david. Edward was his second name, which he preferred.

[RCP]

And the obvious answer - King Dave would sound silly!

[Andromeda]

Better than King Ted, RCP?

[Cetti]

Edward VIII was born Edward, Albert, Christian, George, Andrew, Patrick,David Windsor. He was known as David, because that was the name used by his family and friends.

[RCP]

I'd prefer King Eddie.

[blackburne]

I understand that Prince Charles has said that he will not be Charles III because of unfortunate associations with Charles I losing his head. I think he said he would be George VII (one of his other names). Incidentally, they have more money and more land than us. How come they've got more names too?