Prince Charles Won’t Change His Name As King For This Poignant Reason

Prince Charles may not consider changing his name when he is crowned king due to a poignant reason.

Royal correspondent Chris Ship told "Air Time" podcast that there would be lots of debate when the time comes that Prince Charles decides on his name. The expert also said that he’s confident the dad of two will be known as Charles III even though Charles I and Charles II both led very controversial lives.

“Well look, he not given the name Charles, I rather suspect he’ll keep it. Not least because I think there’s going to be a lot of debate when the change happens, about why we have a monarchy and why it exists… What’s the point of it and why don’t we potentially get rid of it,” he said.

Ship added that changing one’s name at age 71, 75, or 80 would be a bit odd because the public has always referred to him as Charles throughout the Prince’s life. As such, there’s really no need for the future King to change his name when he sits on the throne.

“So they’re going to have enough trouble with continuity and the transition without having to explain why he’s changed his name. Personally, I think we’ll have King Charles III,” Ship said.

Earlier this month, a royal expert said that Prince Charles may not be known as King Charles III. Rather, he may be referred to as King George VII when he takes over the monarchy.

While speaking with Studio 10, former royal butler Grant Harrold said that it is common for royal children to have more than one name. This is because when the child becomes King or Queen, he or she would have a pool of names to choose from.

Prince Charles’ full name is Charles Philip Arthur George. Since he has four names, three of his other monikers may be used when he becomes King.