Amid bookies’ frenzy taking bets on the name of Kate and William’s pending progeny, the odds probably aren’t very good for Eadwig or Canute.
(For what it’s worth, smart money’s on Alexandra or James, Ladbrokes says)
But 1,000 years ago, things would have been different.
Get breaking National news
Get breaking Canada news delivered to your inbox as it happens so you won't miss a trending story.
By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.
Check out more than a millenium of royal baby names in the interactive below – which names reigned longest?
Comments
Want to discuss? Please read our Commenting Policy first.