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The SURPRISING reason why Prince William and Prince Harry's children won't have same surname

WOAH! - by Katherine Davison
  • 23 Mar 2019
The SURPRISING reason why Prince William and Prince Harry's children won't have same surname

Prince William and Prince Harry’s children will not share the same surname.

William and Kate's kids– Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis – all have the last name 'Cambridge', taking after their dad's title, the Duke of Cambridge.

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Meanwhile, Meghan and Harry’s first born will have will use the surname 'Sussex', after their father's official title, the Duke of Sussex.

William and Harry grew up with the surname 'Wales', using it at school, at university and during their time in the army.

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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are pleased to share a new photograph of their family. The photograph, taken by Matt Porteous, shows The Duke and Duchess with their three children at Anmer Hall. This photograph features on Their Royal Highnesses' Christmas card this year.

It’s well known that members of the royal family traditionally don't use a surname; and are often known by their first name or title in the public eye.

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Katherine is Executive Editor of News & Features for New Idea and a real-life specialist with 17 years of experience in Australia and the UK

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