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British Royal Family Nicknames

The Surprising Nicknames the British Royal Family Call Each Other Behind Palace Doors

Yes, members of the British royal family may hold several fancy titles and only use their first names, but they are also just like us and have nicknames. In fact, some of them even have multiple monikers like Queen Elizabeth II, Kate Middleton, Prince William, and Prince Harry — and they're pretty hilarious, too! Remember when Kate revealed that George calls her majesty "Gan-Gan"? Well, that's just the tip of the iceberg. From "Squeak" to "Cabbage" to "Spike Wells," keep reading to find out what nicknames the British royal family have given each other. And who knows, maybe Meghan Markle will get one when she marries Harry in May.

Prince William

  • Wombat: In an interview with NBC's Matt Lauer in 2007, William revealed that "wombat" was Princess Diana's nickname for him when he was a kid. "It kind of stuck with me. I can't get rid of it now," William said. "It began when I was 2. I've been rightfully told because I can't remember back that far. But we went to Australia with our parents, and the wombat, you know, that's the local animal . . . So I just basically got called that. Not because I look like a wombat — or maybe I do."
  • Steve: While attending the University of St. Andrews in Scotland, William reportedly used the fake name to maintain a low profile.
  • Babe: During a visit to the Chelsea Flower Show in 2016, Kate Middleton referred to her husband as "babe" as they checked out flower arrangements.
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The Duchess of Cambridge

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Prince George

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Prince Harry

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Queen Elizabeth II

Prince Charles

Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall

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