The entire world watched when Prince William and Kate Middleton got married. Similarly, we had the pleasure to hear that the couple welcomed a third child by the name of Prince Louis. It is Prince George who has a better chance of becoming king one day, however. Their first child is a sweet little boy and he might be one of the few people in the kingdom who is not required to call Queen Elizabeth, “Your Majesty!”
Little Prince
Prince George might sit on the throne someday, but there is definitely something special about his relationship with his grandmother, the current monarch. Kate Middleton let us in on the nickname her eldest child has for the Queen.
Little Prince
Law Breaker
Prince William and Kate Middleton let the world know about their first pregnancy. At the time, everyone already knew that the child was third in line to the throne. Yes, it didn’t matter whether it would be a boy or a girl. Before, it would have been preferable that it was a boy because girls weren’t allowed to inherit the throne!
Law Breaker
Ladies Please
Luckily, the parliament made amends that mandated that the eldest royal child can inherit, regardless of their gender. We are so glad for this! Many Royal laws were created way back in the day, and are not with the times, this one being a perfect example. Although Princess Charlotte is not in line for the throne, she sure would have made a cute princess!
Ladies Please
He’s Here!
The law would not affect this set of royal children, however, as the child would be a baby boy. Prince George was born on July 22, 2013. Did you know that it was the same hospital where Prince William and Prince Harry were born? The media went into a frenzy the very moment that they announced that Kate had gone into labor. Just about every member of the press was waiting outside to get the first scoop on the royal baby.
He’s Here
The Name
When the gender was made clear, the next step would be to wait for the name! There were already a lot of speculations about the name, even before the birth. Everyone was thrilled to hear that the child would be named George Alexander Louis. It appeared that George was named after the Queen’s father, while his middle name bore a resemblance to the Queen’s own middle name, Alexandra.
The Name
Prince George
Ever since the baby’s first public appearance, it is not a stretch to say that he has been in the limelight a lot. Now four years old, the royal toddler has probably been to more engagements, parties, and social events than we have! He’s certainly different from other kids, however, and we’re willing to bet that it has all to do with being royalty.
Prince George
Princess Charlotte
Everyone was already fawning over the cute little prince. Just imagine the excitement when Prince William and Kate Middleton made their second pregnancy announcement just a little over a year after Prince George’s birth! The little princess came into the world on May 2, 2015. Prince Charlotte also captured everyone’s hearts, much like her brother did. At the moment, she would be the only girl among her siblings.
Princess Charlotte
The Spotlight
While it is inevitable that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge would draw a lot of attention, they do their best to keep their lives as private as possible. This extends to their children, of course. We might hear news of Prince George and Princess Charlotte when they are out and about, but we don’t really hear about their home life!
The Spotlight
“Normal”
Although they are Royals, they still want their lives to be somewhat normal, and the same goes for their children’s lives. Of course they will never be just average citizens, but we don’t blame Will and Kate for trying, at least for their kids sake!
“Normal”
Rules Are Rules
While the couple seems to be relaxed parents, we at least know one rule at their dining room: when Queen Elizabeth stops eating her meal, so does everyone else in the table! Kate and William make no exceptions for this rule.
Rules Are Rules
Traveler
Now four-years-old, Prince George has already been able to travel far and wide! He has even gone as far as New Zealand and Australia. Did you know that he was in attendance during the Trooping the Color ceremonies? He has even been photographed with the Queen on some trips. It’s great that his parents let him come along on their trips!
Traveler
Meeting Obama
Aside from traveling extensively, he has also had to opportunity to meet political leaders from all over the globe! He was able to shake former POTUS Barack Obama’s hand. The world cooed at the adorableness of the moment. Regardless of which head of state he meets, no one will ever match up to his grandmother, however.
Meeting Obama
Private
Queen Elizabeth is yet another royal who prefers keeping her personal life quiet. This is true even when it comes to her bond with her family! Despite their prominence in the public eye, she wants to ensure that her great-grandchildren’s faces won’t be subject to a lot of exposure.
Private
Not Alone
Like the Queen, Prince William and Kate Middleton have also mentioned that they want their kids to lead private lives. The toddlers make few appearances in public because the family can’t help but feel that the media can be inconsiderate about taking photos of them.
Not Alone
Dealing With The Paps
The Duchess of Cambridge has spoken about the invasion of the family’s privacy. Did you know that she filed a case against French magazine Closer after they posted her topless photos? Yikes! The royal family was understandably mad about it but dealt with them diplomatically. After Prince George’s birth, you will notice that Prince William and Kate Middleton have stayed out of the spotlight.
Dealing With The Paps
A Special Bond
We do know one thing for sure…she is especially close to Prince George! Here is a photo of The Queen with Charles as a baby, Charles with William as a baby, and William with George as a baby…too precious!
A Special Bond
Good Possibility
While we’re not sure why the Queen’s bond is exceptionally strong with George, we have a few ideas as to why. Could it be that he’s not only her first grand-child, but also because he’s in line for the throne? We think that’s a good possibility!
Good Possibility
Queen’s Rule
The Queen has been on the throne for 66 years now, but her reign as a grandmother has only spanned three decades thus far. She is democratic on both accounts, according to reports. She is attentive and reserved— let’s not forget that her favorite response is always, “What should the Queen do?” Yikes!
Queen’s Rule
93 & Still Going Strong
Can you believe the Queen is 92?! Besides the fact that she has passed the 90-mark…she is still running the country! Absolutely amazing.
93 & Still Going Strong
Your Majesty
William would eventually learn how to say “Granny” correctly. Apparently, however, it became a family inside joke. Prince William and Prince Harry would allegedly still call her Gary when it is just the two brothers. We don’t recommend calling her by the nickname! Only her grandchildren have the luxury to do so— we still have to use honorifics, of course.
Your Majesty
Longest Reigning
Aside from being one of the longest reigning monarchs in modern times, another one of her achievements is maintaining a special bond with Prince George! While we don’t know for sure, we bet this bond means the world to her!
Longest Reigning
Bit Of Fun
Her grandkids might have interesting nicknames for the Queen, but we bet you would agree that Prince Philip had the strangest nickname for his wife. Prince Philip apparently used to call her “Cabbage!” It’s not something that most people call their wife, is it? It looks like the royal family enjoys trying to find the best nickname for Queen Elizabeth!
Bit Of Fun
What A Relationship
Her husband’s nickname would go public when the movie The Queen was released in 2006. It became particularly popular after the scene when Phillip and Elizabeth are resting in bed and the former tells her, “Move over, Cabbage.” A writer for the film said that they simply must include it when they heard about the interesting nickname from an insider.
What A Relationship
It’s Confirmed
Even one of the Queen’s biographers confirmed the adorable little detail! Robert Lacey said, “Yes, I’ve heard that is how [Prince Phillip] will sometimes refer to [the Queen].” Of course, the pet name has received a lot of speculation—some claim that it must have come from the French term of endearment “mon petit chou.”
Its Confirmed
Lilibet
We now know that some people refer to the Queen as “Gan-Gan” and “Cabbage,” but did you know that she came up with one for herself? She had a problem pronouncing her name, so she called herself “Lilibet” instead! The trend became popular with her friends and family, who would soon refer to her by that nickname.
Lilibet
Plenty Nicknames
Now that we’re talking about nicknames, here’s one that is a little less endearing: Elizabeth’s uncle, the Duke of Windsor, once referred to her as “Shirley Temple” and her mother as “Cookie.” The former was speculated to be because of her curls, while the latter was a reference to his belief that the Queen Mother looked like a cook.
Plenty Nicknames
Nana
When someone is the matriarch of the family, it is probably easy to earn nicknames. Prince George will probably learn how to properly pronounce great-grandmother in a few years’ time. At 92, the Queen is still very active and full of life. We’re eager to hear more about her moments with her great-grandchildren, both current and future.
Nana
A Secret
The Queen does, occasionally, talk about her great-grandchildren. Earlier this year, she asked a 10-year-old girl if she looked after her younger sister. The girl’s mother was the one to reply with, “It’s the other way around.” Smiling, the Queen responded, “It’s like that with Charlotte and George.”
A Secret
Not Much Else
Although the Queen did share this tad bit of information to the world about the kids, don’t expect it to become a trend! The Queen is known for being reserved and keeping hush hush when it comes to her grandchildren.
Not Much Else
Other Way Around
Although George is older than Charlotte, it is rumored that Charlotte acts like the older sibling and often watches after her brother.
Other Way Around
Bossy Pants
People Magazine said that when it comes to her two young great-grandchildren, Charlotte was apparently bossier than George! Apparently, Queen Elizabeth even said that it is not out of the normal for the princess to order her older brother around! Considering the strong women in the family, we’re not really surprised.
Bossy Pants
Pre-School
Regardless, we’re glad to hear that Princess Charlotte is doing well in preschool. She started at the same school her older brother went to, Willcocks Nursery in London. It’s only an 11 minute walk from Kensington Palace, but we bet she’ll have private car service for safety reasons!
Pre-School
The New Prince
The Queen was given yet another great-grandkid when Kate gave birth to another child in April 2018. She and Prince William welcomed a new prince to the world!
The New Prince
Official
We know that British royalty come with official titles, though it is not uncommon for the media to call them by merely their first names alone. It is actually considered ill-mannered to refer to royals so casually! Of course, if anyone was ever to come face to face with Will and Kate, they should be addressed as Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge.
Official
Strict Rules
When Kate married Prince William, she also married the royal family. There are a lot of rules to follow, especially considering that she might become the Queen in the future. When someone in the royal family gives birth, it is imperative that the Queen is the first person to know! The Sun reported that after the birth of Prince George, the Queen was contacted through an encrypted phone. Prior to the birth of Prince Charles, the father was not allowed to be present in the delivery room.
Strict Rules
Delivery Rules
Did you know that there are certain delivery rules for royals giving birth? Yes, there are royal protocols to follow even at a moment like that!
Delivery Rules
The Hospital
History has it that members of the royal family preferred giving birth at home. Did you know that Queen Elizabeth II went into labor in Buckingham Palace? Yes, all four times! Princess Diana did not follow suit when she opted to go to St. Mary’s Hospital and give birth to her sons there.
The Hospital
Hospital Over Home
The Duchess of Cambridge followed Princess Diana when it came to this aspect, and all three of her children were born in a hospital. Decades earlier, it was normal to give birth at home, whereas now it is much more common even for the rich and famous to go to hospitals.
Hospital Over Home
Baby Boy
Everyone was eagerly waiting for news after hearing that Kate had delivered a baby world. The public wanted to know his name! People were even placing bets on names.
Baby Boy
Prince Louis
The announcement about the baby was made from Kensington Palace and it went like this: “The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are delighted to announce that they have named their son Louis Arthur Charles. The baby will be known as His Royal Highness Prince Louis of Cambridge.”
Prince Louis
Visiting Hours
When the couple announced that they were expecting their first child in 2012, the world was thrilled. The same was true when they let the world know about Kate’s second pregnancy. There was something different about Prince Louis’s birth, however.
Visiting Hours
It’s A Family Affair
Considering the age of Prince George and Princess Charlotte, the elder siblings were taken to the hospital so that they could meet their baby brother! We can’t even begin to imagine how excited these two were for the big day! But, we wonder if they really knew what getting a baby brother meant!
It’s A Family Affair
The Cutest
Princess Charlotte was especially excited to go to the hospital to meet her new brother Louis. She captured everyone’s heart with her waves to the crowd.
The Cutest
Family of Five
Four-year-old Prince George and three-year-old Princess Charlotte are probably excited to have a new baby in the house. The family of five lives in Kensington Palace and just before the big wedding, Kate Middleton let the world have a glimpse of all three of her children!
Family Of Five
All Three
The toddlers look absolutely adorable with their new sibling. Prince Louis now holds the fifth claim to the throne after his grandfather, father, older brother, and older sister. We can’t wait for more photos soon and to watch on as the littlest one grows up!
All Three
Kate Middleton Must Follow Some Pretty Strict Rules
Ever since Kate Middleton married Prince William, she’s needed to dramatically change her lifestyle based on the royal rules for living at the court of Queen Elizabeth II. Besides that, we mentioned a couple rules she must follow as a royal mom! There are really tons and tons of rules, some more reasonable than others in our opinion.
Kate Middleton Must Follow Some Pretty Strict Rules
No Hugging
You might be surprised to know she actually cannot even hug her husband, Prince William in public. What else? She can’t earn her own money. These are just a couple of really strange rules she must abide by.
No Hugging
Absolutely No Autographs
Kate Middleton has certainly become incredibly famous for her big wedding and recent birth. Of course everyone loves her and wants her autograph but the rules of the crown clearly dictate she cannot sign autographs. She is only permitted to sign official papers that Queen Elizabeth authorized. What is the reason behind this policy? Well, the Royal Family wants to prevent anyone from forging documents.
Absolutely No Autographs
Cannot Profit From Any Work
This one seems a bit dated to us. Kate Middleton must not earn profit from any work. Before she was married, she had a developed career and was actually a photographer. She is no longer to sell pictures for profit, and she is banned from doing any other work.
Cannot Profit From Any Work
Queen Comes First
This is an interesting one. When Kate, William, Prince George or anyone dines with the Queen, if the Queen stops eating, everyone must also stop eating. Yep, all silverware must be put down when the Queen is done eating.
Queen Comes First
No Oysters Or Mussels
There are also Royal Family rules about food. For example, Kate is not allowed to eat shellfish. She is actually an avid seafood lover! Why does this rule exist? It is because the Royal Family wants to prevent illness, and shellfish is more likely to cause food poisoning. Prince George too will have to follow this rule, and may never try shellfish in his life!
No Oysters Or Mussels
No Bright Polish Colors
There are even regulations about nail polish. Kate Middleton’s color choices are now very limited. She is only permitted to wear Nude 423 Allure (Essie) or Soft Pink 28 Rose Lounge (Bourjois). No bright colors are allowed. Actually, the Queen wore the same enamel shade since 1989. According to the royal protocol, the family must keep their nails natural tones for official events and absolutely no bright colors. Take the Queen for example, she’s worn that same enamel shade since 1989.
No Bright Polish Colors
Social Media Is A No
Not all the Royal policies are traditions. For example, no member of the Royal Family is allowed to have personal social media. The Crown must represent the entire family on their official accounts.
Social Media Is A No
PDA Rules
Kate can’t be too affectionate towards William in public. The Queen thinks PDA is just unacceptable. This rule goes as far to apply to hand holding. Maybe this is why pictures of them looking cute together are so rare.
PDA Rules
Rule Breakers
But, as you may be aware, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle don’t follow in suit regarding the hand-holding rule. Actually quite the opposite…they seem to be holding hands in most press photos!
Rule Breakers
Rules, Rules, Rules
As you are already aware, Meghan and Harry aren’t the best at following the rules. They definitely are in second place behind the ever so proper William and Kate. Pictured, you can see Meghan wearing a dress that is showing her shoulders…which is not up to Royal code!
Rules Rules Rules
Dress Code
If you look at old pictures of Kate Middleton, her fashion was way different before the wedding. She used to wear bright colors and leather boots. She can’t wear them anymore. She can wear leather only if the animals were not sacrificed.
Dress Code
No Voting
Sorry, Kate, you can’t vote! And neither can you now Prince George once you are of age! No member of the Royal Family is permitted to vote. They are all required to stay neutral and not share their political views.
No Voting
Black Only For Certain Occasions
As we mentioned, there are a lot of rules about how Kate must dress. One big no no is wearing black during the daytime. Kate, her family, and now Prince George can only wear black when they are in mourning.
Black Only For Certain Occasions
Black Always On Hand
Besides that, all members of the Royal Family must pack a set of black clothes when they travel outside of the country. Why? If anyone dies, they can easily come back and attend the wedding in proper attire. The rule first came about when George VI died, and the Queen was on a trip to Africa. She didn’t bring black clothes to change into, so she was late.
Black Always On Hand
Monopoly Is Forbidden
Now, this has to be one of the more absurd rules for sure. Prince George, you will never know the glory of Monopoly! Why? The Queen doesn’t want anyone to get too “viscous” or anyone in the family to fight. So sorry, no Monopoly!
Monopoly Is Forbidden
Royal Family Cannot Travel With One Another On Same Mode Of Transportation
Vacation? There are rules. The family is not allowed to travel together on the same boat, train or plane. This rules exists in case there is an accident, the entire family won’t die together. For example, it’s not likely that Kate Middleton travels with both Prince William and her father-in-law, Prince Charles, together.
Royal Family Cannot Travel With One Another On Same Mode Of Transportation
Frequent Trips To The Salon
There is a ton of pressure, pregnant, new mom, or otherwise for Kate Middleton to look perfect. Who knows when a photographer will snap a picture of her? She must always look prim and proper. She must look clean, have trimmed nails, and have her hair styles. She allegedly visits the beauty salon about three times within a week. Sounds like a nice perk to us!
Frequent Trips To The Salon
Must Be Protestant Anglican
Prince George, as well as the rest of his family, must belong to the Protestant Anglican church. Kate herself had a confirmation ceremony in 2011 at the Anglican Church. This was a very important part of her preparation for her wedding to Prince William.
Must Be Protestant Anglican
Family Christmas
This last Christmas, before Prince George was born, the entire family went on holiday to Norfold at Sandringham palace. They were not allowed to open presents at midnight or even on the morning of the 25th. They exchange holiday gifts only during tea time at Christmas Eve.
Family Christmas
Cannot Show Too Much Emotion
This seems easier said than done. Are you able to control your emotions on command? All members in the Royal Family must keep a calm demeanor in public. Obviously this doesn’t apply to Prince George yet, but it will! Even when they go to humanitarian events, emotion must be limited. Yikes!
Cannot Show Too Much Emotion
Stays Two Steps Behind William
Gender equality is a thing now. But, as you know, there’s some dated traditions that remain in the Royal Family. Kate must follow at least 2 steps or more behind her husband when seen in public. Ladies do not come first. Interesting to say the least.
Stays Two Steps Behind William
New Nicknames
Have you heard the news?? Meghan Markle is expecting her first baby with Prince Harry! This means that Prince Charles will become a grandfather to another little baby!
New Nicknames
Baby Bump
Meghan is really starting to show, and the world can’t wait for the birth of the baby! We expect some new nicknames to come into play following the baby’s birth in the Spring of 2019.
Baby Bump
We’re Waiting
Just a few more months and Prince Harry and the Hollywood star Meghan Markle will be welcoming their first child into the world. We can’t wait to see more of Meghan’s chic maternity outfits. Her style is up there with Kate Middleton’s!
We’re Waiting
Knowing The Queen’s Signals
One of Kate’s responsibilities which she will have to teach King George is to make sure to watch for any signals from the Queen. For example, if the Queen is ready to leave dinner, she puts her personal bag on the table. Also, the rule we mentioned before about stopping eating when the Queen does. Kate has to look for these signals, and guide all her children until they can look for the signals themselves.
Knowing The Queen’s Signals
No Nicknames In Buckingham Palace
After marriage, members of the Royal Family gain a special title. Whoever Prince George decides to marry will also get a title. Kate Middleton became the Duchess of Cambridge when she got married.
No Nicknames In Buckingham Palace
The Bouquet Is Always Myrtle
There are also a ton of laws about royal weddings. For one, all brides must have a bouquet of myrtle.
The Bouquet Is Always Myrtle
Meghan Dons Myrtle
Meghan Markle also followed suit and used myrtle flowers at her wedding. Myrtle symbolizes good luck and happiness in marriage.
Meghan Dons Myrtle
Royal Wedding Act of 1722
Before Kate could officially marry Prince William, the family had to approve of her. As per the Royal Wedding Act of 1722, all descendants of British royalty have to follow this. The act stated all Royal Family marriages must be approved.
Royal Wedding Act Of 1722
Dinner Is Over
The Royal Family do their best to keep Prince George and Princess Charlotte’s lives out of the limelight. Although we do see them at social gatherings, we don’t see much else of them. We hear that Kate has a pretty relaxed style of parenting, but there is one rule she never fails to obey. When the Queen stops eating, so does everyone else.
Dinner Is Over
Future Leader
Can you believe that at just 5 years old, Prince George has attended more parties, engagements and social events than more adults have in their entire lives? It probably makes sense though…he is in line to rule the United Kingdom one day!
Future Leader
Normal Kids
Prince William and Duchess Kate prioritize their children leading “normal” lives…despite the royal spotlight. Although they aren’t allowed to play with certain toys, and they are forbidden to have best friends, they are still normal kids! We are glad their parents realize that.
Normal Kids
All My Love
Duchess Kate was quoted speaking of the Queen saying, “She always leaves a little gift or something in their room. That just shows, I think her love for her family.”
All My Love
It’s A Girl!
“The queen was really thrilled that it was a little girl, and I think as soon as we came back here to Kensington, she was one of our first visitors here, I think she’s very fond of Charlotte. She’s always watching what she’s up to” Kate said.
It’s A Girl!
Little Charlotte
Queen Elizabeth and Princess Charlotte also have a special relationship. The Queen prioritizes each and every member of the Royal family, and she has an especially sweet spot for her great grandchildren.
Little Charlotte
2nd Birthday
Although he is now 5 years old, Prince George has had his fair share of extravagant birthday parties. We love this shot of him and his father on his 2nd birthday.
2nd Birthday
Formally
The Queen must always be greeted formally as Your Majesty or Ma’am. But, the Royal Family let things slide for the grandchildren, allowing them to use their own affectionate names in private.
Formally
Cath
Who knew that Prince Harry had a special nickname for Kate? Instead of calling the Duchess of Cambridge by her given name, he calls her “Cath,” a shortened version of her full name Catherine.
Cath
Grandpa Wales
Can you believe that Prince George also has a nickname for his grandfather, Prince Charles? Nicknames must be a pretty big deal to the royal family! George refers to his grandpa as ‘Grandpa Wales’ after his official title of Prince of Wales. How cute!
Grandpa Wales
Gary
Even though Gan-Gan seems to be little royals’ choice of nickname for their great-grandmothers, Prince William had a unique epithet for his grandmother. According to The Daily Mail columnist Richard Kay, a little Prince William called out “Gary” when he fell within the premises of Buckingham Palace!
Gary
She Knows
Although the others might have been confused, the Queen knew that her two-year-old grandson was calling for her. She said it was because “he hasn’t learned to say Granny yet.” Adorable! Nicknames are supposed to only be understood by those closest to you anyways!
She Knows
Following Suit
We’re sure that when Prince Louis is able to speak, he will also refer to the Queen as “Gan Gan”. It’s a family tradition at this point!
Following Suit
Exciting News
A mere month after Prince Louis’ birth, the royal family had another reason to celebrate. The reason? Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s marriage, of course! The public has generally assumed that they would follow tradition and begin a family as soon as possible. The Queen can expect more toddlers calling her “Gan-Gan” soon!
Exciting News
Tradition
He’s a child, so no one can really blame him for mispronouncing words! It must be difficult to say “great-grandmother” when you are only 3 years old. It’s quite a mouthful, after all. “Gan-Gan” is certainly a worthwhile effort, in our humble opinion. But did you know that he is not the first royal to have said this? Even Prince Charles actually called his great-grandmother “Gan-Gan,” and so did Prince William and Prince Harry!
Tradition
Charlotte?
We wonder what Charlotte calls her great grandma, maybe Queenie? The Royals haven’t released this information just yet!
Princess Charlotte?
The Nickname
When Prince George was finally able to talk, he created his very own nickname for Queen Elizabeth. On the television special for the Queen’s 90th birthday celebration in 2016, Kate Middleton revealed the moniker her little boy came up with for his great-grandmother.
The Nickname
Kate Dishes
Kate dished that the Queen enjoys spending quality time with her toddler and how the monarch enjoys leaving gifts for her kids, she relayed, “George is only two-and-a-half, and he calls [the Queen] Gan-Gan.” What a name!
Kate Dishes
What’s Missing?
Although these are the only nicknames we’ve been made aware of, we bet there are many more that the family has decided to keep private from the public. Some things have to be kept secret, right??
What’s Missing?
Expectant
Who knows, maybe Harry and Meghan will keep their nickname for their new baby secret! They may even keep the new nickname he/she gives the Queen private! All we can do is hope they don’t!
Expectant