Did Queen Elizabeth II Change Her Name to Mountbatten?

Discover why Queen Elizabeth II retained the Windsor name and what it means for royal lineage.

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Queen Elizabeth II retained the name Windsor for the royal family rather than changing it to Mountbatten. This was decided in 1952 and reaffirmed in 1960 when it was declared that descendants who do not carry royal titles would use the surname Mountbatten-Windsor.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Why did Queen Elizabeth II keep the name Windsor? Queen Elizabeth II retained Windsor for the royal family as a symbol of British heritage after World War I.
  2. What is the significance of the surname Mountbatten-Windsor? Mountbatten-Windsor is used by royal family members descending from Queen Elizabeth II who do not carry royal titles.
  3. When was the name Mountbatten-Windsor established? The surname Mountbatten-Windsor was officially declared in 1960 for descendants without royal titles.
  4. Did any other royals change their names? Yes, the royal family name was changed from Saxe-Coburg and Gotha to Windsor in 1917 due to anti-German sentiment.

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