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Andrew Mountbatten Windsor: The origin behind the name he'll now take
The name change to Mountbatten, requested by King George V during World War I, reflects anti-German sentiments and the evolving identity of the British royal family.
- In 1917, at the request of King George V, Prince Louis Mountbatten, 1st Earl Mountbatten of Burma, changed the family name from Battenberg to Mountbatten due to anti-German feelings during World War I.
- The British royal family also underwent a name change, with King George V renouncing the German name of Saxe-Coburg and adopting the name Windsor, Berkshire, for the royal lineage.
- The name Mountbatten-Windsor was adopted by Prince Andrew, Duke of York, and his siblings, symbolizing a blend of traditional royal heritage and a response to historical events like World War I.
Why It Matters
This name change illustrates the British royal familys adaptation to public sentiment during a tumultuous period, highlighting how historical events like World War I have shaped royal identity and public perception.