The Royal Child

[Creed]

Fairly sure the ruling family of the United Kingdom isn't very present on the GiTP forums, but I had to express my best wishes for their first born, and a son at that!

May his reign be longer and more successful than that of King Joffrey Baratheon.

[Pepz]

I wish the kid all the best. And I really want to know the name.... just make it complete ;)

[Grinner]

I don't understand why everyone is celebrating.

[Mynxae]

I don't understand why everyone is celebrating.

We're celebrating the continuance of the Royal blood-line of England, isn't that something worth celebrating?

[Grinner]

We're celebrating the continuance of the Royal blood-line of England, isn't that something worth celebrating?

No, it is not.

[Em Blackleaf]

Hahah may he be a FAR better ruler than King Joffrey Beratheon as well xD

Does the boy have a name yet?

[CurlyKitGirl]

Hahah may he be a FAR better ruler than King Joffrey Beratheon as well xD

Does the boy have a name yet?

I think it's pretty easy to be a better ruler than Joffrey Baratheon.

As for names, traditionally there's a fairly small pool of names for a royal (especially one so high in the line of succession) to have. For a boy: James, George, William, Henry/Harry, and Edward. I think the vast majority of monarchs have had those names.
Charles is considered somewhat unlucky given the fates of the two previous King Charles. And after Richard III and the ensuing Tudor propaganda it's been a little out of fashion. Also Arthur for superstitious reasons.
Current bets seem to favour George or James.

Also, I only found out the baby had been born because of this thread.

[Anarion]

Fairly sure the ruling family of the United Kingdom isn't very present on the GiTP forums, but I had to express my best wishes for their first born, and a son at that!

May his reign be longer and more successful than that of King Joffrey Baratheon.

Setting your expectations a bit low, aren't you?

No, it is not.

Sure it is. It's a continuation of a long tradition, accompanied by all sorts of formality and ceremony. Because of the previous broad influence of the British Empire, a very significant portion of the world looks favorably upon the British monarchy and values that tradition as a sign of strength and security in the world.

[The Glyphstone]

No hope for Prince Steve, then?

[Anarion]

No hope for Prince Steve, then?

They still haven't picked a name yet as of this posting. And if I'm understanding right, there's some sort of special naming ceremony next month. So, you don't have to give up your hopes and dreams quite yet.

[Tebryn]

We're celebrating the continuance of the Royal blood-line of England, isn't that something worth celebrating?

For some ya. My country of origin fought a bloody war to get away from Kings, dynasties and the like. I regret that we now seem obsessed with it. I'm happy they had a kid but I care about them having a kid as much as I care about the family down the street having a kid which is to say I don't care what so ever.

[Serpentine]

Wellp. Looks like we've got another thing to add to the short list of things I care less about than sport :B

[Castaras]

The day of the royal baby and we get some internet censorship laws coming in... huzzah...

[Starwulf]

No, it is not.

Agreed. My poor Siberia got preempted tonight for the news of the kid being born. Whoop-de-doo, there are thousands of kids born every day(give or take a few hundred thousand). It's not like the royals have much of anything to do with the actual governance of england anymore. Figure-heads, and very little more then that.

[Togath]

Aye, I have the same sort of feelings toward it, even without taking my nationality(or ancestry) into account, it seems a bit silly to make so much fuss over their child to me.

[Imperial Psycho]

I think it's pretty easy to be a better ruler than Joffrey Baratheon.

As for names, traditionally there's a fairly small pool of names for a royal (especially one so high in the line of succession) to have. For a boy: James, George, William, Henry/Harry, and Edward. I think the vast majority of monarchs have had those names.
Charles is considered somewhat unlucky given the fates of the two previous King Charles. And after Richard III and the ensuing Tudor propaganda it's been a little out of fashion. Also Arthur for superstitious reasons.
Current bets seem to favour George or James.

Also, I only found out the baby had been born because of this thread.

To be fair, it's not unusual to take a new name on ascending to the throne.

That said, being third in line, he will probably get a royal name, yeah. And as for Charles being unlucky, tell that to the Prince of Wales.

[Surfing HalfOrc]

I think it's pretty easy to be a better ruler than Joffrey Baratheon.

As for names, traditionally there's a fairly small pool of names for a royal (especially one so high in the line of succession) to have. For a boy: James, George, William, Henry/Harry, and Edward. I think the vast majority of monarchs have had those names.
Charles is considered somewhat unlucky given the fates of the two previous King Charles. And after Richard III and the ensuing Tudor propaganda it's been a little out of fashion. Also Arthur for superstitious reasons.
Current bets seem to favour George or James.

Also, I only found out the baby had been born because of this thread.

King John is also out after only one time at bat. Since there has been a George, John and Richard (Ringo Starr (Richard Starkey)), maybe it's time for a Paul?

[Kobold-Bard]

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Current bets seem to favour George or James.

Also, I only found out the baby had been born because of this thread.

IIRC Charles wants to be King George when he's coronated, so unless he's planning on abdicating I'd think it's unlikely to be that.

I'm already not a fan of this kid, I lost £10 because he's not a girl.

[Eldan]

Wouldn't a Paul risk standing on the pope's toes? And all the other names are Germanic, they'll probably stick to that, not choose a Roman name.

Edit: And Paulus apparently means "small" or "Humble". Not quite a name for a king, compared to Warrior (Charles, Karl), Home Ruler (Henry, Heimrich) or Brave and Powerful (Richard).

PPS: So I forgot George is Greek. So sue me. And it means "Farmer". Now that's a weird name for a king.

[Kobold-Bard]

I don't understand why everyone is celebrating.

People like celebrity babies.

[Killer Angel]

For some ya. My country of origin fought a bloody war to get away from Kings, dynasties and the like.

I would say that some kings were better than others...
That said, every country got what deserves, after all: in this specific case, I'm happy for England, I cannot image Great Britain without a king (or a queen).

[Imperial Psycho]

I think we should go for a traditional Saxon name. A new Athelstan is in order, I think.

No? Harold III perhaps? Alfred II?

[Brother Oni]

No hope for Prince Steve, then?

There was a King Stephen, so it's possible.

It's not like the royals have much of anything to do with the actual governance of england anymore. Figure-heads, and very little more then that.

It's complicated.

Leaving aside the actual governance and being head of a soverign state, passports are still issued in the name of the Queen, she's the titular head of the armed forces and head of the Anglican Church.

This is not to mention the significant amount of land directly owned by the royal family which is leased to Parliament in return for a stipend (Parliament get the better part of that deal).

I seriously doubt the new royal baby will have a significant effect on my life in the UK, so aside from the change to succession and wishing the new family well, I'm not too bothered.

[Serpentine]

I nominate Ethelred, or maybe Cnut.

[Ursus the Grim]

I'm on the 'meh' ship, mostly because of over-saturation here in the states. The last three weeks, my regular morning show won't stop talking about it.

I understand why its a big fuss in the UK, even if the royal family is more or less a figurehead, but I personally don't care. Heck, I almost feel bad for the kid. I'd be comfortable with a life of privilege in exchange for, you know, constant scrutiny, but this kid doesn't have a choice.

[razark]

People like celebrity babies.

Why?

I've never understood why people make a fuss over something that has managed to do nothing further than being born to famous parents.

[RCgothic]

I'm British and a republican. I'm not looking forward to Charles as king. I seriously hope we abolish the monarchy long before where this kid comes in the line of succession becomes an issue.

I have even less understanding for why the US seems to be so in favour. You fought a war to get rid of them, why are you celebrating?!

[Surfing HalfOrc]

Perhaps: Ralph?

Eh, I'm probably showing my age with that one. Carry on, then.

As for celebrity love, what can I say? Some folks love celebs, others not so much. Never could see the appeal of Keeping Up with the Kardashians... But somehow, they are quite often on the cover of gossip mags. Meh.

[Ursus the Grim]

Perhaps: Ralph?

Eh, I'm probably showing my age with that one. Carry on, then.

As for celebrity love, what can I say? Some folks love celebs, others not so much. Never could see the appeal of Keeping Up with the Kardashians... But somehow, they are quite often on the cover of gossip mags. Meh.

Hey, I got that reference! Granted, it was kind of dated by the time I was old enough to watch and digest it, but I got it!

As for celebrities, the babies are especially popular because its one of the few times we hear about celebs that ISN'T a scandal.

[Kobold-Bard]

Why?

I've never understood why people make a fuss over something that has managed to do nothing further than being born to famous parents.

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