An unknown woman who went out on a limb and successfully predicted the name of Harry and Meghan鈥檚 baby boy is now more than $30,000 richer.
According to bookmakers.tv, most betters guessed that Harry and Meghan would opt for a more traditional name, such as Arthur, Alexander or James. Another favourite was Spencer, with many guessing that Harry might name his son after his mother鈥檚 maiden name, Princess Diana.
But one woman whose identity hasn鈥檛 been revealed decided to try her luck on 鈥淎rchie,鈥� because her grandson of the same name shares a birthday with the Prince.
She bet £120, equivalent to $210.
The odds were stacked against her, with bookies putting the chances of 鈥淎rchie鈥� at about 150/1. By comparison, Ladbrokes placed Alexander as the clear favourite at 4/1.
In an Instagram post on Wednesday, Harry and Meghan introduced the world to their baby boy: Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor.
The name meant that the mystery woman鈥檚 long-shot bet multiplied to winnings of £18,000 -- or $31,554.
麻豆传媒 royal commentator Richard Berthelsen said the name came as a surprise.
鈥淣o one saw this one coming,鈥� he told 麻豆传媒 Channel on Wednesday.
