Royal baby name: Has official royal website given it away?

People have been eagerly waiting to find out what the little prince will be called since his birth on Monday

Chelsea Ritschel
Friday 27 April 2018 10:30 BST
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Kate Middleton and Prince William have not yet announced the name of their newborn son - but new evidence suggests he has been named Albert.

On the royal family’s website, a page has been reserved for a Prince Albert at www.royal.uk/prince-albert, which reads “Access Denied” and “You are not authorised to access this page” when visitors attempt to view it.

The same message appears on web links for Prince George and Princess Charlotte respectively, but entering alternative names, such as Fredrick or Alexander brings up pages that read: “Page Not Found.”

The clue, discovered by the Mail Online, seems to confirm the name Albert as the most likely choice for the third royal baby, who was born three days ago on April 23 2018.

Following the baby’s safe arrival, William told reporters and well-wishers that they would find out his name “very soon” but, despite Prince George and Princess Charlotte’s names being revealed just two days after their arrivals, an official announcement is yet to be made.

So, why have the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge kept fans waiting?

The royal website suggests the royal baby's name is Albert (royal.uk/prince-albert)

The reason is because Wednesday marked Anzac Day – a national day of remembrance in Australia – which saw Prince William back out to work just two days after his baby boy was born, the Express reports.

Other searches come back with this page (royal.uk/prince-alexander)

Royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams revealed that the couple would have decided to hold back their announcement in a mark of respect to Australia and New Zealand's war dead.

Prince William and Kate Middleton welcomed their newborn son at St Mary's Hospital on April 23, 2018 (Getty Images)

Despite the delay, royal baby name fever has escalated with gamblers placing bets on boy names for the new baby.

“When it comes to boys names, Edward has been by far the most popular selection at eight to one, with Arthur fancied too. Speaking to our traders, Edward has edged the betting in terms of the actual amount of bets on the name,” a spokesman for Paddy Power Betfair said.

Now though, Arthur is emerging as the most likely name for the new arrival with odds at 2/1 and Edward falling to 9/1 - despite a peak in bets on the name Alexander after Prince William joked “Funny you should say that” when it was suggested as the new baby’s name.

James follows closely behind at 4/1 odds while many believe Frederick is also a possibility at 8/1.

Other names being put forward for the new prince include Thomas, Philip, Jack, or Henry.

An official announcement is expected in the next day.

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