The Queen was asked to choose a regnal name when she ascended the throne in 1952
June 03, 2021 - 16:15 BST Danielle Stacey The Queen will mark the 70th year of her reign in 2022 having ascended the throne at the age of 25 in 1952. But when the young Princess Elizabeth became monarch, she was asked by Martin Charteris, her private secretary at the time, what she wanted her regnal name to be – and her response was very matter-of-fact.Since ancient times, some monarchs have chosen to use a different name from their original name when they accede to the monarchy.
His full name is Charles Philip Arthur George, and he may wish to honour his late grandfather by choosing to be known as King George VII.MORE: The Queen's special guest at Trooping the Colour revealedCelebrations for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee in 2022 include an extended Bank Holiday from Thursday 2 June to Sunday 5 June.
A Service of Thanksgiving for the Queen's reign will be held at St Paul's Cathedral on the Friday, with a live concert to be staged at Buckingham Palace – Platinum Party at the Palace - on the Saturday.
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