Prince George on the throne: Future king to honour Queen Elizabeth in his reign

Prince George may not become king for many years but his future reign has already become subject of discussion.

According to royal commentators, the eldest son of Prince William and Kate Middleton is likely to keep his birth name as his regnal name as a way to honour Queen Elizabeth’s father King George VI.

In the Channel 5 documentary, When the Middletons Met the Monarchy, narrator Glynis Barber said: “Regardless of his upbringing, Prince George, along with his siblings Charlotte and Louis, will have an undeniable date with destiny."

Royal author Claudio Joesph said: "One day, Prince George will be king. He will almost definitely be styled as King George VII.”

"It's amazing to think that he is descended from a family of miners in County Durham,” added the expert.

Daily Mail Editor-at-Large Richard Kay also joined in, saying: “The Royal Family will have to wait and see what kind of added extras that Middleton entrepreneurial spirit will produce in Prince George and his brother and sister. It will be exciting finding out."