The Queen Vetoed Princess Beatrice’s Original Name Because It Was “Too Yuppie”

Apparently, Princess Beatrice, one of the Queen’s grandchildren (opens in new tab) , almost had a very different name. , almost had a very different name. Beatrice’s parents, Prince Andrew (opens in new tab) and Sarah Ferguson, reportedly wanted to name her Princess Annabel, but changed their minds after the Queen said the name was “too yuppie.” and Sarah Ferguson, reportedly wanted to name her Princess Annabel, but changed their minds after the Queen said the name was “too yuppie.” Queen Elizabeth reportedly suggested Beatrice as an alternative name. The name is in honor of Queen Victoria’s youngest daughter. Princess… Read Full Article