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Think the Royal baby might be named Alexander? Funny you should say that.
- Prince William also said Jerry was a "strong name"
- Alexandra is the Queen's middle name
- Arthur, Albert and Philip have all been bookmakers' favourites
That's how the Duke of Cambridge responded to Alexander Downer's light-hearted question about whether the Royal baby might share his first name.
The Prince's comments to Australia's High Commissioner to the United Kingdom can be heard in a clip filmed at an Anzac Day service at Westminster Abbey.
"Have you thought of the name Alexander?" Mr Downer asked.
"Well it's funny you should say that, it's a good name," the Prince replied.
Mr Downer then went on to say his New Zealand counterpart, Sir Jerry Mateparae would also like to see the baby named "Jerry" after him.
Prince William agreed it too, was "a strong name".
The Royal baby is yet to be named, although Arthur, Albert, Philip and James have all been considered likely possibilities by bookmakers.
The name Alexander, or variations have been adopted by members of the Royal family in the past, including as a middle name for the Duke and Duchess' firstborn, George.
Queen Elizabeth's middle name is also Alexandra.
Royal expert Giselle Bastin, from Flinders University, said members of the Royal family were often named after their relatives and ancestors.
Princess Charlotte was christened Charlotte Elizabeth Diana — a nod to grandfather Prince Charles, the Queen, and late grandmother Diana.
It's unclear how long it will be before the latest addition to the Royal family will be named.
Prince William's name was not announced for a full week after his birth in 1982, but Princess Charlotte's moniker was revealed just two days after she entered the world.
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