The funniest tweets about the royal baby being named Prince Louis

Today it was (finally) announced that the royal baby has been named Louis Arthur Charles.

In the past few days there was much speculation about what he would be called, so fans of the royal family were delighted to finally find out the Prince's moniker. Kensington Palace announced the news at 11am, saying: "The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are delighted to announce that they have named their son Louis Arthur Charles. "The baby will be known as His Royal Highness Prince Louis of Cambridge."

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are delighted to announce that they have named their son Louis Arthur Charles.

The baby will be known as His Royal Highness Prince Louis of Cambridge. pic.twitter.com/4DUwsLv5JQ — Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) April 27, 2018

However, in the mere two hours since it was announced, many have been taking to Twitter with memes and gifs about the royal baby's name. We've rounded up a few of the funniest, and lads, you're in for a treat:

The moment Kate Middleton decided she was gonna name her next born Prince Louis pic.twitter.com/PgcuhmKfDV

— Breanna | #Familiar (@lovehurtsljp) April 27, 2018

UMM William and Kate, England already has a Prince Louis... pic.twitter.com/8vYIOK1G7B

— Dayna Leanne (@itsdaynabtw) April 27, 2018

Morning Upper East Siders. Looks like there's a new Prince Louis on the scene. Never mind B, maybe K and W are hiring a new nanny? xoxo GG pic.twitter.com/0Gy6IkJE9n

— Rebecca Reid (@RebeccaCNReid) April 27, 2018

The main reaction to Prince Louis' naming from my WhatsApp group is "DID THEY NEVER WATCH GOSSIP GIRL???"

— Kat Brown (@katbrown) April 27, 2018

Sorry @Royal Baby, we already have a Prince Louis pic.twitter.com/UzUVb15Rjn

— esther longden (@estherlongden) April 27, 2018

The only Prince Louis I recognise. Try again. pic.twitter.com/ttrrbcNhSm

— Ste’Challa (@Steph_C__) April 27, 2018

This is MY Prince Louis. pic.twitter.com/ggSSBzfubh

— Dan Farr (@DanFarr_3) April 27, 2018

Sorry but there is only one Prince Louis pic.twitter.com/geH8RfcHPu

— Adrian (@Addo_Doolittle) April 27, 2018

Prince Louis pic.twitter.com/sg5px9JjSe

— Ross Proudfoot (@rossproudfoot) April 27, 2018