The Unusual Nicknames for the British Royal Family

VIVA – The British royal family is known for their long names and peerage. The royal family has a unique nickname and is usually more familiarly called by someone who is known very closely, for example, such as family, friends, or spouses.

Before she died on September 8, 2022, Queen Elizabeth II was commonly called “Queen” even by members of her family. However, her four children and eight grandchildren and great-grandchildren have special and unique nicknames. Here are the nicknames of the British royal family.

1. Queen Elizabeth II

The four children of the late queen had the royal family nickname for their mother. Usually, they call the queen when it's informal "Mama".

While her eight grandchildren call her "Grannie," as their grandmother. Prince George, the third heir to the throne called him "Gan-Gan" when he was a child. Meanwhile, Queen Elizabeth II's childhood nickname was "Lilibet," which was also the nickname of her late husband, Prince Philip.

2. King Charles III

Britain's new monarch, King Charles III has the royal family nickname of his five grandchildren, children of Prince William-Kate Middleton and Prince Harry-Meghan Markle as "Granpa Wales."

For William and Harry when they were young, their favorite nickname for Princess Diana's mother was "Mummy". It was discovered when they passed on the note they had left in their mother's coffin.

Although Princess Diana had died before the birth of her grandchildren, the two princes kept the memory of their late mother for their children George, Charlotte, Louis, Archie, and Lilibet and were known as "Granny Diana."

Empress Camilla, who is the step-grandmother of the children of Prince William and Prince Harry, is known as "Gaga" by her grandchildren.

Prince William is usually called "Wills" in the media, but for his son George, the father is called "Pops", while his daughter Charlotte calls William "Papa".

Harry's name is the nickname of the Duke of Sussex. While his real name is Henry. However, Meghan Markle's wife is known to call him "H" and "Haz".

Just like her sister-in-law, Kate's real name is Catherine. Therefore, Prince William often refers to his wife by her full name when mentioning her in public.

Usually, Meghan Markle is often called by her husband Prince Harry by her nickname, "Meg".

Princess Charlotte, daughter of Prince William-Kate Middleton has the nickname "Lottie". The Belfast-based blogger recalls that he and the princess talked about their children when they met Kate in Ireland in 2019.

Prince Harry and Meghan's daughter, Lilibet Diana, was named after the late queen and the duke's beloved mother. Her parents often call her Lili, a short and sweet nickname for Lilibet.