They are one of the most fascinating families in the world…but this is a bit surprising.
They are unique, gracious, and hardworking…and the Royal family as a strangely large list of these. That’s right, it turns out they are real people after all. Who would have thought? The family seems to be addicted to nicknames.
The Windsor family has a long tradition of nicknames, with a close source saying that they use these as a way of relieving tension since they’re not the best at confronting their feelings directly. Watch one episode of The Crown and you’ll see what they mean. “They can also be a rather childlike family. They love to play games and they give each other silly presents. I think it’s because they have to be so earnest in their public lives,” says a source.
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Insiders claim that Kate Middleton calls Prince William “baldy” (she’s not the only one) while he calls her “Duchess of Doolittle.” Other nicknames for the Prince include”Willy the Wombat,” which originated when he was little and was created by his mother, Princess Dianne. The late Princess used to be called “Duch” by her close relatives, with her using this nickname to sign her Christmas cards.
Prince Harry is the royal who has the most nicknames, including “Ginger,” “Potter,” and “Flash,” which references the fictional character of Harry Flashman. Prince Harry’s friends appear to be very literate.
King Charles III and his wife, the Queen consort, are speculated to call each other “Fred” and “Gladys.” Although details on the backstory for these names are pretty scant, it is believed that they pulled these nicknames from characters on The Goon Show. Additionally Queen Camilla is Gaga, a name Prince Williams children started calling the her.
Other curious nicknames for royal family members include “Tugsten” for Meghan Markle, and “Lilibet” for the late Queen Elizabeth.
