Pippa Middleton has apparently named her new baby THIS

Pippa Middleton has apparently named her baby THIS

It has a special family significance - by Grace Back

Pippa Middleton and husband James Matthews welcomed a baby boy on October 15, and royal fans have been eagerly awaiting for the couple to announce the new bub's name.

While it hasn't been officially confirmed, reports have claimed the couple decided on Michael.

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According to Good to Know, Pippa and James chose the name Michael for their first born son for a number of special reasons.

A source said, 'Not only is it the name of Pippa and Kate’s father, Michael Middleton, the name also carries a lot of significance for Pippa’s husband James.'

Michael is the name of James’ older brother who disappeared in 1999 while attempting to climb Mount Everest aged just 22.

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At the time of the child's birth, a spokeswoman for Pippa Middleton and her husband said, 'James and Pippa have had a baby boy. He was born Monday 15th October at 1.58pm, weighing 8lb and 9oz (3.8 kilos). Everyone is delighted and mother and baby are doing well.'

This article originally appeared in New Idea.

Grace Back

Grace is the Digital Content Editor at New Idea. Grace is a lifestyle junkie who has previously interned at Dolly, Stellar and marie claire, as well having written in the fashion and beauty sections at Finder.com.au. When not working, you can find Grace heading for the slopes, playing with her pup or stuck in a seemingly endless Instagram scroll.