How did Prince Edward Island get it's name?

Question

I need to know why PEI is named PEI.It's URGENT!

Answer 1

I am always amazed that people can come on here and post a question like how did PEI get it's name, but can't figure out how to plug this question into a search engine to get the answer, or go to PEI's website for the answer. That would be even quicker than waiting for others to reply.

Answer 2

by mistake

Answer 3

The island's namesake is Prince Edward Augustus, Duke of Kent. On November 29, 1798, Great Britain granted approval to change the colony's name from St. John's Island to Prince Edward Island to distinguish it from similar names in the Atlantic, such as the cities of Saint John and St. John's. The colony's new name honoured the fourth son of King George III, Prince Edward Augustus, the Duke of Kent (1767–1820), who was in charge of all British military forces on the continent as Commander-in-Chief, North America and was headquartered in Halifax. Prince Edward was also the father of Queen Victoria.

Answer 4

Maybe after Prince Edward?