Princess Beatrice was almost called this name - but late Queen did not approve

When the Duke and Duchess of York announced their daughter Princess Beatrice 's name in 1988, it was viewed as an unexpected choice.

But Prince Andrew and Sarah also had an alternate baby name for their firstborn, which was reportedly vetoed by Queen Elizabeth II .

According to a report from The Sun at the time of Beatrice's birth, the couple's first choice was Annabel, which means "lovable".

The newspaper said that the name was allegedly rejected by the late Queen and deemed "too yuppie". She reportedly suggested the name Beatrice to the Duke and Duchess during the royal family's annual summer break at Balmoral.

Beatrice means "bringer of joy" and also paid tribute to Queen Victoria and Prince Albert's youngest child, Princess Beatrice, who later became Princess Henry of Bat