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Knichols2176 t1_izpfdur wrote

Historically, have UK monarchy ever had to use their last name? I get that Diana Spencer did have a last name, but does A child born into monarchy have a last name? Did they ever need to use it? Meaning did they ever have to do something outside of their titles? In their full legal name?

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Frequent_Ad_5670 t1_izpna1n wrote

1917 the British royal family took over the official family name Windsor, which was used by all family members, who are not a ‚His/Her Royal Highness‘. In 1960, the name was changed to Mountbatton–Windsor for the descendents of Queen Elisabeth and Prince Philip. For example, Prince Andrew, Duke of York, and Anne, Princess Royal, children of Queen Elizabeth II, used the surname Mountbatten-Windsor in official marriage registry entries in 1986 and 1973 respectively. The queen or king will not use the family name. The former queen signed as Elizabeth R, the current king signs as Charles R (R for Rex/Regina).

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Knichols2176 t1_izq4gm1 wrote

Thank you! So Interesting. So Rex Regina is from???

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Frequent_Ad_5670 t1_izq5rlr wrote

Rex is Latin for King, Regina is Latin for Queen.

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Knichols2176 t1_izqns4m wrote

Well thank you!! I did not know that! I absolutely love learning new things! much appreciated.

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AlisonChrista t1_izplr4i wrote

All of them do have last names available, but they are rarely used. For example, the current royal family would use Mountbatten-Windsor.

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