Most families have endearing nicknames for their loved ones, whether it’s a grandparent, parent, or sibling.
The royal family is no exception, with a plethora of nicknames circulating among its members.
Among the younger royals, 4-year-old Prince Louis is affectionately called Lou-Lou by his older siblings, 9-year-old George, and 7-year-old Charlotte.
According to Lifestyle magazine, this nickname has stuck with him since he was a little tot.
Not to be outdone, Prince George has garnered his own set of monikers at school, with friends dubbing him PG and Tips, a playful nod to the popular tea brand PG Tips and his initials.
The nickname has caught on so well that even his parents, William and Kate, now use it at home.
On the other hand, Charlotte goes by Lottie among her peers at St. Thomas School Battersea, a name also lovingly used by her mom, Kate, in the comfort of their home.
When Prince Harry and Meghan Markle named their daughter Lilibet after the queen, it was revealed that Lilibet is actually the monarch’s family nickname.
This endearing gesture further solidified the ties between the royal family members and their cherished traditions.
Reflecting on their own childhood, both Prince William and Prince Harry had special names given to them by their beloved mother, Princess Diana.
In a 2007 interview with NBC, Prince William disclosed that Princess Diana affectionately called him Wombat, a nickname that originated during their visit to Australia when William was just two years old.
Although he couldn’t recall the exact reason behind the nickname, it was likely inspired by the local animal, the wombat.
In a light-hearted manner, William joked about the resemblance, or lack thereof, between himself and the furry creature.
On the other hand, Prince Harry’s nickname, GKH or Good King Harry, stemmed from a heartwarming incident in his childhood.
Broadcaster Jeremy Paxman shared a conversation he had with Princess Diana, where she recounted how William expressed reluctance about becoming king, prompting Harry to offer himself as an alternative.
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