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Why were they named after the months of the year?

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They were named after the months of the year because the King and the Queen had many daughters, and it confused the Queen to have to remember so many names.

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Chapter 5: Princess September - Comprehension Check [Page 38]

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Chapter 5 Princess September
Comprehension Check | Q 2. | Page 38

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