• When Prince Charles takes the throne, he will most likely use his given name.
• Charles could follow in the footsteps of his mother by choosing his own first name.
• The ascension will not be easy for the British people, royal expert Tina Brown said.

Prince Charles takes the throne, he will most likely use his given name, as did his mother, Queen Elizabeth.

The 73-year-old royal has long awaited the throne, but his ascension will not be easy for the British people.

According to royal expert Tina Brown, the day when the 96-year-old Queen is no longer the ruler will be difficult for the monarchy.

“It is the preeminent focus of national identity, national pride, history, tradition. And really, I’m not even sure that the Brits know how to be British anymore when the queen dies,” Brown agreed.

However, after becoming king, Charles could follow in the footsteps of his mother by choosing his own first name over a regnal name.

When Queen Elizabeth Alexandra Mary was asked about her regnal name, she famously replied, “My own of course — what else?”

Charles, born Charles Philip Arthur George, will be known as King Charles III, but due to the negative reputations of the previous two monarchs, Charles may choose to be known as King George VII.