The Prince and Princess of Wales chose to continue a key family tradition and honour the memory of the Royal Family's 'secret weapon' when Prince Louis was born in 2018
Across almost 1000 years of royal history, there have been several figures who have played a key role in growing the family's popularity and influence.
This bond was very strong and it saw King Charles give his first son 'Louis' as a middle name. When the time came, Prince William carried on the tradition by using it as Prince George's third name and as Prince Louis' first name. Having been educated at Royal Naval College in Osborne, Louis embarked on a career in the Royal Navy which would last his entire life. He would eventually take on vital roles such as First Sea Lord and Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral of the Fleet and Chief of the Defence Staff.
One of the most important roles Louis Mountbatten played was getting his nephew, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh to meet King George VI's daughter, Princess Elizabeth. The IRA had attached a radio-controlled bomb to his boat the night before and detonated it when he was aboard with several others, including his twin grandsons, Nicholas and Timothy Knatchbull.
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