Princess Charlotte’s name carries a rich blend of royal and familial significance, honouring both her ancestors and reflecting traditions within the royal family and the Middleton lineage.
Princess Charlotte of Wales, the daughter of Prince William and Princess Kate, is endowed with a name of deep royal and familial significance. Born in 2015, she was christened Charlotte Elizabeth Diana, a gesture that honours her great-grandmother, the late Queen Elizabeth II, her grandmother, the late Princess Diana, and indirectly, her great-grandfather, King Charles. The name Charlotte has longstanding royal associations and also bears relevance within the Middleton family, reflecting a blend of royal and maternal lineage traditions.
Elizabeth, as a middle name, underscores the tradition of paying homage to ancestors within the royal family. This name, carrying the legacy of the late Queen Elizabeth as well as the Queen Mother, is prevalent among royal family members, thereby bridging generations through shared namesakes. This practice of naming is evident in the broader family, including in the name of Princess Lilibet Diana, the daughter of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Born in 2021, her name is a tribute to both the late Queen Elizabeth II’s family nickname and her grandmother, Princess Diana.
In a separate revelation, Earl Charles Spencer, the brother of the late Princess Diana, has disclosed personal traumas from his childhood in his memoir, “A Very Private School.” He recounts losing his virginity to a sex worker at the age of 12 during a family holiday in Italy, a decision influenced by earlier sexual abuse he endured while at boarding school during the 1970s. Spencer describes the abuse suffered by him and his schoolmates as encompassing “casual cruelty, sexual assault, and other perversions.” Now aged 59, Earl Spencer reflects on the lasting emotional impact these experiences had on him, detailing how they left him feeling “hollow and cold” for years. Despite these challenges, Spencer has carved out a successful career in journalism and as an author of history books. He also plays a role as the uncle to Princes Harry and William, maintaining his prominence within and beyond royal circles.