Arthur and James backed as Royal Baby name speculation grows

James remains a strong selection with punters and follows close behind at 4/1.

Alexander has also been backed this morning and is now in to 5/1 from 10/1 earlier in the day.

The chances of a new baby Philip have lengthened somewhat to 10/1, while we go 12/1 that the sprog is christened Henry.

Leroy and Caden remain the long-odds outsiders at 500/1 apiece.

Jessica Bridge of Ladbrokes said: “Another surge of bets have come in for Arthur and he remains the favourite at 11/4, but James is still an incredibly popular bet and it seems like punters can’t quite seem to make their mind up between the two monikers.”

She added: “The initial enthusiasm for Charles, Philip and Michael appears to be fading, with punters possibly believing they would be middle names rather than the first one.”

Ladbrokes Latest Betting:

Prince of Cambridge name odds

Arthur – 11/4

James – 4/1

Albert – 5/1

Alexander – 5/1

Philip – 10/1

Henry – 12/1

Edward – 16/1

Frederick – 16/1

Thomas – 20/1

Alfred – 25/1

Jack – 25/1

Louis – 20/1

Michael – 25/1

Charles – 25/1

William – 23/1

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All Odds and Markets correct as of date of publication