When Prince William and Princess Kate welcomed their firstborn son in 2013, the baby’s name was a closely guarded secret—and with good reason. A newly released biography, William and Catherine: The Intimate Inside Story, by royal editor Russell Myers, reveals that the couple spent considerable time debating a variety of potential names, with Prince William often suggesting surprisingly unconventional options.
Drawing from exclusive interviews with palace insiders, Myers uncovers that William and Kate devoted hours to exploring different names before agreeing on Prince George. The biography paints a vivid picture of the couple’s thoughtful and sometimes playful approach to naming their future king.
Interestingly, the decision was far from straightforward. Kate favored traditional names like Alexander for a boy or Alexandra for a girl—paying homage to Queen Elizabeth’s middle name—while William secretly hoped for a daughter and wished to honor his late mother through their child’s middle name.
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“The couple had been given a book of baby names by a close friend, which they spent hours thumbing through,” Myers recounts. “They often ended up in fits of laughter after each suggesting more unusual or left-field names.”
Royal insiders have shared that William would occasionally test out names like Rodney or Graham during meetings with his communication team, fully expecting playful reactions before bursting into laughter himself.
Ultimately, William gravitated toward classic options, narrowing the choice to George or Louis for their son. The biography not only sheds light on this intimate moment but also reveals how William and Kate navigated other personal and royal challenges—including shielding their children during Kate’s cancer diagnosis and managing tensions within the royal family.
William and Catherine: The Intimate Inside Story provides an unprecedented look at the couple’s relationship, from their university days to their modern vision for the monarchy. Myers highlights their resilience, love, and dedication as they balance public duty with private life during an era of change.