"That on the application of the owners a new street... off Donegall Road be named Monarch Street". (12th April 1904).
According to local knowledge, there was debate in Belfast Corporation at the time the street was being developed about what to call it. Queen Victoria had died in January 1901 and Edward VII became king upon her death. It had been suggested to call the street after him – Edward Street however it was decided not to do so because there already was an Edward Street in Belfast. Instead in honour of the new king, the street was called Monarch Street. It is to be noted that the Monarch Laundry had opened up in 1902. (Belfast Telegraph - Saturday 15 February 1902).