Princess Charlotte & Lilibet: Royal Tributes to Diana

0:00On March 25th, a new book reveals Prince William made a special request before his daughter Princess Charlotte was born on May 2nd, 2015. He wanted her name to honor his late mother, Princess Diana, which is why Charlotte's full name became Charlotte Elizabeth Diana. Royal author Russell Meyer shares this in his book about William and Catherine's early family years. Catherine reportedly favored names like Alexander for a boy or Alexandra for a girl, but William hoped for a daughter and pushed for a tribute to Diana as a middle name. This personal touch highlights how the royals weave family history into their choices. It shows William's ongoing way of remembering his mother through his own kids. The pattern continues with William's brother, Prince Harry, and Meghan Markle. They named their daughter Princess Lillibet Diana in 2021, picking Lillibet for the Queen and Diana to celebrate her grandmother. These naming decisions keep beloved legacies alive across generations in the royal family. That's your update from entertainment and celebrity news today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the story.