28 Jan 2021

Kiwis' proposed baby names royally rejected

From Morning Report, 8:55 am on 28 January 2021

What's in a name?

Well for some parents it's the opportunity to prove just how special their child is by giving them a royal title.

The Department of Internal affairs had to decline 44 name requests last year - among them were Roya Ltee, Royell, Prince and Princess.

Jeff Montgomery is the Registrar-General for Births, Deaths and Marriages.