kinda curious because i can't hear them on tv..
2007-05-01 05:50:13 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Royalty
In 1917, there was a radical change, when George V specifically adopted Windsor, not only as the name of the 'House' or dynasty, but also as the surname of his family. The family name was changed as a result of anti-German feeling during the First World War, and the name Windsor was adopted after the Castle of the same name.
At a meeting of the Privy Council on 17 July 1917, George V declared that 'all descendants in the male line of Queen Victoria, who are subjects of these realms, other than female descendants who marry or who have married, shall bear the name of Windsor'.
The Royal Family name of Windsor was confirmed by The Queen after her accession in 1952. However, in 1960, The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh decided that they would like their own direct descendants to be distinguished from the rest of the Royal Family (without changing the name of the Royal House), as Windsor is the surname used by all the male and unmarried female descendants of George V.
It was therefore declared in the Privy Council that The Queen's descendants, other than those with the style of Royal Highness and the title of Prince/Princess, or female descendants who marry, would carry the name of Mountbatten-Windsor.
This reflected Prince Philip's surname. In 1947, when Prince Philip of Greece became naturalised, he assumed the name of Philip Mountbatten as a Lieutenant in the Royal Navy.
The effect of the declaration was that all The Queen's children, on occasions when they needed a surname, would have the surname Mountbatten-Windsor.
For the most part, members of the Royal Family who are entitled to the style and dignity of HRH Prince or Princess do not need a surname, but if at any time any of them do need a surname (such as upon marriage), that surname is Mountbatten-Windsor.
The surname Mountbatten-Windsor first appeared on an official document on 14 November 1973, in the marriage register at Westminster Abbey for the marriage of Princess Anne and Captain Mark Phillips.
A proclamation on the Royal Family name by the reigning monarch is not statutory; unlike an Act of Parliament, it does not pass into the law of the land. Such a proclamation is not binding on succeeding reigning sovereigns, nor does it set a precedent which must be followed by reigning sovereigns who come after.
Unless The Prince of Wales chooses to alter the present decisions when he becomes king, he will continue to be of the House of Windsor and his grandchildren will use the surname Mountbatten-Windsor.
2007-05-01 14:44:45 · answer #1 · answered by The High King 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is Windsor,sometimes Mountbatten-Windsor.Windsor is from the Queen's side;it was originally Saxe-Coburg-Gotha,but was changed in 1917.Mountbatten is from Prince Philip's side;it was originallly Battenberg,but was anglicized to alleviate anti-German feelings due to the first World War.
Elizabeth started adding Mountbatten to the family name around the time of Andrew's birth,after she was well-established in her job as monarch.Charles uses Windsor because the current ruling house is Windsor;when he ascends to the throne he may use Windsor or Mountbatten-Windsor;we just have to wait and see what happens.
2007-05-01 08:34:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
LEGALLY Charles is the ONLY one that is supposed (HAS TO) use WINDSOR, the rest can use Mountbatten-Windsor, which is a combination of Phillips last name (Mountbatten) and the Queen's (Windsor) which was changed to Windsor from the original "Saxe-Coburg-Gotha". However, when marrying, Prince Charles wrote down "Mountbatten-Windsor" to honor his father, however AS KING his last name should revert to "Windsor" unless he breaks rank and declares himself a Mountbatten-Windsor (which would be a surprise because of tradition).
2007-05-01 07:34:45 · answer #3 · answered by AdamKadmon 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Prince Charles family name is Windsor
2007-05-01 05:58:59 · answer #4 · answered by E 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The family name is now Windsor.
Until 1917 it was Saxe-Coburg-Gotha but was changed by Royal proclamation of George V because of it's connotations with Germany. Britain was at the time in the midst of World War One fighting Germany and it's allies.
2007-05-01 05:59:12 · answer #5 · answered by goulden b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Windsor
2007-05-01 05:53:59 · answer #6 · answered by Lee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Queen Elizabeth's last name is Windsor, and her husband, Prince Philip's last name is Mountbatten, so I think they are the Mountbatten-Windsor's, or is it the other way around, Windsor-Mountbatten's.
2007-05-01 05:55:45 · answer #7 · answered by smartypants909 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋