These Last Names Are Related to Royalty
While members of royalty are more often known by their titles and first names, they do still have family names in most cases. The current heir to the British throne, for example, is William, Prince of Wales. He and his wife, Catherine, Princess of Wales, do not have an official
last name, nor do their children, Princes George and Louis and Princess Charlotte. However, for specific legal requirements, the family uses the surname of Mountbatten-Windsor. The name originated with William’s grandparents Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, who decided they wanted their children to have a name that distinguished them...
