How Princess Diana Bravely Defied The Rules of the Royal Family

She Chose Her Sons' Names

In the past, the father took on the responsibility of naming his royal children. Furthermore, the names were typically already within the family and held some sort of historical significance. However, Prince Charles did not name William or Harry, Diana did. He wanted to call them Arthur and Albert, two very important royal names, but her preferences made the final cut. 

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