Within the British royal family, it is common for some of its members to be known by affectionate nicknames, an intimate way of referring to them in certain contexts.
This phenomenon has been evident in the case of Queen Elizabeth II, who used to be affectionately called “Gan-Gan” by her grandchildren. Other family and palace members also used “Lilibet” to address the monarch who reigned in England for 70 years.
This charming tradition has continued in the Windsor family, and the Princes of Wales often call their children by their nicknames rather than using their full names.
What does Prince William call Charlotte?
Prince William, 40, has unintentionally revealed the affectionate nickname he has for his only daughter, Princess Charlotte, 8. The prince refers to her as “Mignonette,” a French term meaning cute, small, sweet, and delicate.
This affectionate nickname reflects the special bond between father and daughter, although it is not the only nickname Princess Charlotte has been given. Kate Middleton, 41, also uses a nickname when addressing her little girl. The Princess of Wales calls her daughter “Lottie.” This nickname is commonly used as an abbreviation to refer to Charlotte.
In addition to these nicknames, Princess Charlotte has also been known as the “warrior princess” due to her determined attitude. Both her mother and her great-grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, consider her the “little boss of the house” because of her determination to get what she sets her mind to.
The young royal has a passion for sports, and over the years, her parents have shared details about her hobbies. Princess Charlotte plays rugby at her school, Lambrook of Windsor, along with her three siblings. At the same school, Prince George also enjoys the sport, as Kate Middleton said at a rugby sporting event.
Nicknames for Prince George and Prince Louis
Prince George is also affectionately nicknamed. At school, he was called “PG”, short for ‘Prince George’. His parents liked this nickname so much that they adopted it at home and added the word “Tips” in reference to a famous brand of tea.
Prince Louis’ nickname became known recently during a scouting event in honor of the coronation of Charles III. There Kate Middleton was in charge of revealing the big secret, affectionately calling her youngest son “Lou Bug”.
These affectionate nicknames allow us to see a more human and closer side of the British royal family.