Pippa Middleton's Son's Name May Have A Sweet Meaning Behind It

Carly Ledbetter

Pippa Middleton and James Matthews welcomed their first child together, a baby boy, in October.

Though the two chose not to announce their son’s name at the time, the Mail on Sunday reported this weekend that the two are calling their son Arthur Michael William Matthews.

Michael is thought to be a tribute to both Middleton’s father and James Matthews’ late brother, Michael, who died in 1999 at just 22 years old while climbing Mount Everest, according to the Mail.

Little Arthur was born Oct. 15 in the Lindo Wing of St Mary’s Hospital, which is where his cousins Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis were also born.

James Matthews and Pippa Middleton attend the wedding of Princess Eugenie of York and Jack Brooksbank at St. George's Chapel in Windsor Castle on Oct. 12 in Windsor, England. (Photo: Pool/Samir Hussein via Getty Images)
James Matthews and Pippa Middleton attend the wedding of Princess Eugenie of York and Jack Brooksbank at St. George's Chapel in Windsor Castle on Oct. 12 in Windsor, England. (Photo: Pool/Samir Hussein via Getty Images)

“Everyone is delighted and mother and baby are doing well,” a representative for Middleton told People, reporting that the baby boy weighed in at 8 pounds, 9 ounces.

Middleton and Matthews’ son will no doubt have fun growing up with his cousins who live nearby at Kensington Palace ― especially Prince Louis, as the two are only a few months apart.

The public recently got a sneak peek of little Louis, who is 6 months old, during a BBC One documentary that aired about Prince Charles. The glimpse shows the prince with his mother, the Duchess of Cambridge, and Charles.

Royal fans haven’t seen the prince since his christening (he skipped out on both the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s royal wedding and Princess Eugenie’s nuptials to Jack Brooksbank).

How adorable is Prince Louis?  (Photo: Matt Porteous/PA Wire)
How adorable is Prince Louis?  (Photo: Matt Porteous/PA Wire)

Of course, there’s also more exciting baby news on the way, as Kensington Palace announced around the time of Arthur’s birth that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are expecting their first child together in spring 2019.

“Their Royal Highnesses have appreciated all of the support they have received from people around the world since their wedding in May and are delighted to be able to share this happy news with the public,” the palace said.

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Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank kiss on the steps of St. George's Chapel.
Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank kiss on the steps of St. George's Chapel.
Princess Charlotte served as a bridesmaid at the wedding, while Prince George was a page boy.
Princess Charlotte served as a bridesmaid at the wedding, while Prince George was a page boy.
Sarah Ferguson making a face as she exits the car to head to St. George's Chapel. 
Sarah Ferguson making a face as she exits the car to head to St. George's Chapel. 
A guest chases after a woman's hat. 
A guest chases after a woman's hat. 
The Duchess of Sussex smiles in St. George's Chapel. 
The Duchess of Sussex smiles in St. George's Chapel. 
Eugenie makes a face at her groom. 
Eugenie makes a face at her groom. 
The "Union Jack Man" camping out before the royal wedding. 
The "Union Jack Man" camping out before the royal wedding. 
Eugenie making her way up the steps to the chapel. 
Eugenie making her way up the steps to the chapel. 
A page boy takes a tumble in the blustery conditions. 
A page boy takes a tumble in the blustery conditions. 
Model Cara Delevingne makes her way to the nuptials. 
Model Cara Delevingne makes her way to the nuptials. 
Princess Beatrice and Sarah Ferguson enter the chapel. 
Princess Beatrice and Sarah Ferguson enter the chapel. 
Prince Harry entering the chapel where he married Meghan Markle just a few months ago. 
Prince Harry entering the chapel where he married Meghan Markle just a few months ago. 
The new husband and wife kiss on the steps of St. George's Chapel. 
The new husband and wife kiss on the steps of St. George's Chapel. 
Ellie Goulding arrives. 
Ellie Goulding arrives. 
Jack Brooksbank slips a wedding band on Eugenie's finger (the groom will not wear one).
Jack Brooksbank slips a wedding band on Eugenie's finger (the groom will not wear one).
Naomi Campbell gives a look at the royal wedding. 
Naomi Campbell gives a look at the royal wedding. 
Prince Andrew and Princess Eugenie ascend the stairs together. 
Prince Andrew and Princess Eugenie ascend the stairs together. 
A guest tries to hold on to her fascinator amidst all the wind. 
A guest tries to hold on to her fascinator amidst all the wind. 
A lone guest takes her seat. 
A lone guest takes her seat. 
Chelsy Davy, a friend of Eugenie who once dated Prince Harry, arrives. 
Chelsy Davy, a friend of Eugenie who once dated Prince Harry, arrives. 
A bridesmaid gives a wave to the crowds. 
A bridesmaid gives a wave to the crowds. 
The parents of the bride and groom and the page boy and bridesmaids gather outside the chapel after the ceremony. 
The parents of the bride and groom and the page boy and bridesmaids gather outside the chapel after the ceremony. 
Pixie Geldof looking pretty in pink. 
Pixie Geldof looking pretty in pink. 
A fan gets ready for the royal wedding.
A fan gets ready for the royal wedding.
More guests arrive. 
More guests arrive. 
Hold on to your hats!
Hold on to your hats!
Securing the area outside the castle. 
Securing the area outside the castle. 
A guest heads into the chapel. 
A guest heads into the chapel. 
Jimmy Carr arrives. 
Jimmy Carr arrives. 
Pre-wedding chats.
Pre-wedding chats.
A shot of the grounds before the wedding. 
A shot of the grounds before the wedding. 
Fans gathered before the ceremony. 
Fans gathered before the ceremony. 
A shot of the gorgeous flowers and foliage outside the chapel. 
A shot of the gorgeous flowers and foliage outside the chapel. 
A fan before the wedding of Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank. 
A fan before the wedding of Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank. 
Comedian Jack Whitehall enters the chapel. 
Comedian Jack Whitehall enters the chapel. 

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