Princess Kylie? Charles suggests Australian names for next grandchild

The Prince of Wales joked that the names Kylie and Shane could be on the shortlist for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s baby.

He was speaking a reception celebrating the centenary of Australia House which is Australia’s oldest diplomatic post and the longest continually-occupied diplomatic building in London.

Watched by the Duchess of Cornwall, he told the guests at the central London event: “Incidentally ladies and gentlemen my son Harry tells me that during their recent tour of Australia, he and his wife were offered countless thoughtful suggestions for the naming of their forthcoming baby.

“Just between us, I suspect that Kylie and Shane may possibly make the shortlist.

“But ladies and gentlemen I would not hold your breath for Edna or Les.”

Comedian Barry Humphries, who is known for his stage and television alter egos of Dame Edna Everage and Sir Les Patterson, was among the guests.

Harry and Meghan, who married in May, are expecting their first child in the spring.

Ex-pat Australians including Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood, actor and dancer Adam Garcia and author Kathy Lette were also among the guests.

The audience was made up of Australians in the UK who have contributed to the Australia-UK relationship. They included figures, both British and Australian, from a range of industries including the worlds of sport, business, academia and the arts.