Do some european monarchs have different names other than their crowned names?

Question

For example are they born with one name and possibly renamed after being crowned?

Answer 1

Those who occupy high places in the line of succession tend to be given traditional names.  Elizabeth II, for example, is named Elizabeth Alexandra Mary and any of these names would be acceptable for a crowned monarch.  Prince Charles is Charles Philip Arthur George and again, any of these names would sound well for a king.  Among twentieth century kings of England, Edward VII and George VI were always known as "Bertie" before becoming King and Edward VIII was known as "David".

Answer 2

Yes. Some european monarchs do have different "reign" titles that is different from their official birth name. I would assume it is only the male heir that could carry on the "reign title." I've seen a similar pattern with royal members from other european monarchs as well. Female monarchs will use their first official name as their "reign title", but male monarchs usually use the "reign title" that was used by his father, grandfather, great-grandfather and so forth.

The current British monarch is Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdon. She was born as Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor. However, her father Prince Albert, Duke of York was King George VI. Her uncle Prince Edward was King George V and so forth. It is possible that when Prince Charles take the throne, he will become King George VII.

Answer 3

sure...some do, but they don't have to

Answer 4

Monarchs in the UK can go by any of their given names. Although the Queen's first name is actually Elizabeth, her father's first name was Albert and he ruled as George VI.

Prince Charles has said he may rule as George VII rather than Charles III, because Charles I was executed, Charles II wasn't a particularly good monarch and Charles III was the name taken by the Young Pretender (AKA Bonnie Prince Charlie). If he did decide to use his first thought he would be Charles III.

Prince William has less choice, none of his first names except William (William Arthur Philip Louis) have been used since 1066 (when the numbering starts) and it would be exceddingly unusual for him to take a regnal name that hasn't been used before . The last monarch to do so was Victoria (who's first name was actually Alexandrina), the last King to do so who inherited from a direct ascendant was Charles I (George I was not a child of Queen Anne).



William will probably reign as William V.

Answer 5

Take Napoléon III. He was born (Charles Louis-Napoléon Bonaparte). But since his Uncle was Napoléon Bonaparte, (one of the most famous frenchman in history), he renamed himself when he became emporer. Usually when a direct son is born, then they will be named after thier fathers.

Answer 6

generally speaking they assume one of their names, some the first, others a prescribed name in keeping with their national traits .. for example Elizabeth 2 of UK is :Elizabeth Alexandra Mary .. and was known as Lillibet as a child .. but her monarchical name is Elizabeth 2 of UK or (as they would have it) Elizabeth 1 in Scotland

in this reference you will see that some assume a monarchical name using one of the secondary names

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_of_Den...

Answer 7

i am sure Elizabeth was always named that.  I have heard that some do take another name.  I do not know any example.  Grace always remained Grace

Answer 8

Yes, they often do. There's been speculation that the Pince of Wales, when he finally ascends the throne, will go by the title of George VI. That's because the kings who ruled under his given name, Charles, had less than stellar reigns. George is a more distinguished name in history.