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Prince William’s undercover university ‘disguise’ revealed

Prince William knows a thing or two about life in the public eye, with most of his major life moments playing out for the entire world to see. But that hasn’t always been the case, with the prince taking matters into his own hands when it came to his education, and opting to fly under the radar during his time at the University of St Andrews in Scotland. And luckily for William, the media agreed, allowing him to conduct his studies with their constant - and prying - eyes on him. But he still had to take a few extra measures to blend in with the rest of the prestigious student body, with one move rising above all of the others: Prince William decided to go by ‘Steve’. According to The Mirror, the prince did still officially enrol under the name William Wales, but when it came to his friends and fellow students, ‘Steve’ was the perfect solution for avoiding any undesired attention. And, as some have pointed out, it’s likely his now-wife Kate used the nickname, too, as “they were close friends at university and lived in the same student accommodation.” However, it had been previously reported by the same publication that Kate had an entirely different pet name for the royal, in which they claimed she used the name ‘Big Willy’ instead. They also noted that the Princess of Wales had occasionally called him ‘Baldy’, too. As a source explained to The Mirror at the time, “the royals are not very good at communicating with one another so this is one way around it. Nicknames are a way of taking the family tension out of things.” William’s university stint wasn’t the first time he had gone by a different name, either, with the prince admitting in a 2007 interview with NBC that he had actually gone by ‘Wombat’ when he was younger - a nickname bestowed upon him by his mother, Princess Diana. “I can’t get rid of it now,” he said. “It began when I was two. I’ve been rightfully told because I can’t remember back that far. But when 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.” And the unintended family tradition seems to have carried on through to William’s own children, with Charlotte having two nicknames of her own that have come to light. At the Chelsea Flower Show in 2019, the royals were with their children in Kate’s ‘Back to Nature’ garden when William called out to Charlotte. Although rather than using her real name, he called out for ‘Mignonette’ - a French word meaning “small, sweet, and delicate” or even “cute”. As for Kate, she revealed her nickname for Charlotte - ‘Lottie’ - during a visit to Northern Ireland in 2019, while she was chatting to another proud mother. Images: Getty

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Kate's secret nickname for Louis revealed

Kate Middleton has let slip the adorable nickname she has for Prince Louis, as her youngest child attended his first royal engagement. During a visit to a Scouts hut in the UK city of Slough for the Big Help Out-day of charity work, the Prince and Princess of Wales were joined by their three children to lend a helping hand. Royal fans were delighted to see George, Charlotte and Louis join in the action, and were entertained by Prince Louis' hilarious facial expressions during the royal outing. As a reward for their hard work, the family enjoyed roasting marshmallows over an open fire, with Kate getting involved to help the kids make s'mores as Prince William held their jackets. Prince Louis enjoyed the marshmallows off the stick without being toasted, with the young royal reportedly overheard telling organisers, "I like mine just like this". That moment came just before his mum told him to throw the stick "in the fire Lou-bugs", revealing her sweet nickname for him. Prince Louis, who was seen shovelling sand and dirt as well as wheeling the wheelbarrow around the property, was so engrossed with his tasks that at one point, he didn't even hear his mum ask if he needed a hand. As the family engaged in several tasks to help renovate the Scouts hut, the youngest member of the family also joined his father and brother in leaving his hand-print on a mural to signify their involvement. Prince George and Princess Charlotte undertook their first royal engagement last June, joining their parents in Wales during Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee celebrations. Image credits: Getty Images

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Meghan Markle hits back at unfair nickname

Meghan Markle has hit back at her nickname, which she says is “really a codeword for the B-word”. In her latest podcast episode To ‘B’ or not to ‘B’?, the Duchess of Sussex said her nickname “Duchess Difficult” is a way of gaslighting women. “What these people are implying when they use that very charged word, is that this woman: ‘Oh, she’s difficult’,” she said in the episode on Archetypes. “Which is really just a euphemism or is probably not even a euphemism. It’s really a codeword for the B-word.” Meghan was given the nickname back in 2018 when she was accused of displaying “dictator” style behaviour towards her staff members - which led to one of them quitting. “My friend said to me, there’s a certain point when you come to terms with the fact that not everyone is going to like you,” Meghan continued. “The goal can’t be for everyone to like you, but the goal can be for them to respect you.” Meghan has also been called the “Princess of Montecito” because of her bizarre requests when it comes to booking restaurants. “If she’s going into Beverly Hills or West Hollywood for lunch or dinner, she’ll generally call ahead and request a table that is completely secluded,” a source told the UK’s Closer magazine. The source alleges that Meghan’s favourite restaurants aren’t well known but when she goes to high-end places, she ensures the place is perfect for her arrival. “But, generally speaking, these days she likes higher-end hangouts like Cecconi’s, Sunset Tower, Sugarfish or Lucky’s steakhouse in Montecito, which was recommended by Oprah,” the magazine reported. “It’s become their favourite, and they’re waited on hand and foot.” Image: Getty

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King Charles' nickname for Meghan Markle revealed

King Charles III's nickname for his daughter-in-law Meghan Markle has been revealed, proving the level of respect and adoration he once had for the Duchess. Royal expert Katie Nicholl reveals in her book The New Royals that the monarch called the Duchess of Sussex “Tungsten”, which is a hard steel-grey metal that has the highest melting point of all metallic elements. “Charles reportedly nicknamed his future daughter-in-law ‘Tungsten’ because of her toughness and resilience,” Nicholl writes. Nicholl said that the nickname was born when Meghan showed a display of unwavering poise and resilience her and Prince Harry’s appearance with Prince William and Kate Middleton at the Royal Foundation Forum in 2018. “It was, according to one aide, the moment William and Kate, who was heavily pregnant, realised they needed to up their game,” Nicholl writes. “The Cambridges [now the Prince and Princess of Wales] had already signalled their intention to be more than ‘ornamental royals’ and had, along with Harry, made a huge success of their mental health campaign Heads Together." “But Meghan was the breakout star of the foursome. She was polished, passionate and funny, using all her TV-honed skills to present her case. That was a wake-up moment for William and Kate when they realised that Meghan was very impressive, very confident and very capable, according to a source.” While Charles may have used the term of endearment four years ago, it’s unclear whether he still calls Markle the nickname after she and Harry resigned from their royal duties in 2020 and moved to California, where they reside with their two kids, Archie, three, and Lilibet, one. Image credits: Getty Images

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How Meghan Markle earned her new nickname

Meghan Markle has been given a new nickname thanks to her behaviour in California. The Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry have been living in the American state after leaving the British Monarch. And Meghan seems to be making an impression on the locals that she has been dubbed “Princess of Montecito” because of her bizarre requests. “If she’s going into Beverly Hills or West Hollywood for lunch or dinner, she’ll generally call ahead and request a table that is completely secluded,” a source told the UK’s Closer magazine. The source alleges that Meghan’s favourite restaurants aren’t well known but when she goes to high-end places, she ensures the place is perfect for her arrival. “But, generally speaking, these days she likes higher-end hangouts like Cecconi’s, Sunset Tower, Sugarfish or Lucky’s steakhouse in Montecito, which was recommended by Oprah,” the magazine reported. “It’s become their favourite, and they’re waited on hand and foot.” Montecito is best known to host some of the most popular celebrities including Oprah, Ellen DeGeneres and Serena Williams. The source said that Meghan spend quite a bit of time with Oprah where they talk about her future, issues in the UK, and Harry. It comes as Harry and Meghan were seen leaving Oprah’s house in June with rumours swirling that another tell-all interview is on the way. Harry appears to be content with his life in California as he wakes up to feed the kids and drive his wife to meetings before coming back, the source alleges. But questions are swirling on how much longer he would be comfortable with the lifestyle. “With all this speculation around her political career ambitions, everyone thinks Harry would be happy at the idea of being first gentleman if she accomplishes her long-term goal,” the source continued. “Having said that, he might be fine with it right now — but you have to wonder for how much longer.” Image: Getty

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Royal biographer reveals Camilla's nickname for Meghan Markle

Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, branded Meghan Markle “that minx” and thought she was “ungrateful”, a royal expert claims.Royal biographer Tom Bower has claimed that the two duchesses have never seen eye-to-eye. Future Queen Camilla is reportedly “suspicious” of the intentions of Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex.He believes that Camilla, 74, remained “tight lipped” with her opinions of Meghan after she was brought into the Royal Family by her stepson.There has been complete silence from Prince Harry and Meghan after the Queen announced Camilla would be known as Queen Consort when Prince Charles, aged 73 becomes King.Mr Bowers believes that their silence was “deliberate” and an “insult” to the Royal Family.“Perhaps the Sussexes’ deafening silence is Meghan’s way of declaring war.” He said.“It is believed that she has never liked Camilla, and I am sure the feelings are reciprocated. She found it hard to believe that Meghan would sacrifice her career and independence to serve silently as a team player devoted to the monarchy."“But, as in all her conduct, Camilla remained tight-lipped. While watching Charles painfully believe that Harry was intent on publicly humiliating him, Camilla undoubtedly provided the comfort and good advice to reassure her husband that he had done the best he could.“She could comfort him that while his authority is challenged by the Sussex’s, he would emerge victorious."“During those inevitably endless, tortured and inconclusive conversations, Camilla is the sort who would refer to Meghan as ‘that minx’ — the self-seeking troublemaker whose antics will always end in tears.”In an address marking her Accession Day, Her Majesty, 95, said it was her “sincere wish” that the Duchess of Cornwall will be known as Queen Consort.Image: Getty

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The real meaning behind Prince Charles' nickname for Camilla

To the world, they're known as Charles, the Prince of Wales, and Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall. But behind closed doors, they have long been known to each other as Fred and Gladys. The nickname originated from a British radio comedy show called The Goon Show, that ran from 1951 to 1960 and was a personal favourite of Prince Charles'.Fred and Gladys were two of the main characters on the show that appeared regularly, but no details have emerged on why these specific names were chosen. The nicknames have even been used in the latest season of The Crown, which focuses on Charles' relationship with Diana. The royal couple have been using the nicknames for each other since they first started dating in their twenties, before Prince Charles' wedding to Princess Diana. Through his engagement and marriage to Diana, Charles continued his relationship with Camilla, with Diana even finding a gold bracelet with the letters "G" and "F" engraved, which was meant for Camilla. Diana spoke of finding the bracelet with royal biographer Andrew Morton, saying, “I walked into this man’s office one day and I said, ‘Ooh, what’s in that parcel?’ And he said ‘Oh, you shouldn’t look at that.“So I opened it and there was a gold chain bracelet with a blue enamel disc. It’s got ‘G and F’ entwined in it, ‘Gladys’ and ‘Fred’—they were their nicknames.”She later spoke about deciding to marry the royal despite finding the gift, with royal expert Jennie Bond saying, "Diana told me much later in one of our private conversations that she had felt like a lamb to the slaughter as she walked up the aisle, which was very sad."Image credits: Getty Images

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Duchess Kate's sweet nickname for Prince Charles

Kate Middleton has been overheard using an affectionate nickname for Prince Charles at a recent event. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were with Queen Elizabeth, Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall at a garden party being hosted by British PM Boris Johnson at the G7 summit in Cornwall when, according to lip readers, Kate said: "Hello Grandpa! How are you?" This has been reported by Cornwall Live. Charles, 72, then turned to speak with his daughter-in-law, before the group were greeted by the prime minister and his wife Carrie. Kate and the Prince of Wales reportedly have a close relationship, with Charles acting as a doting grandfather to Kate and Prince William's three children Prince George, seven, Princess Charlotte, six and Prince Louise, three. Charles is also "Grandpa" to the children of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex - Archie two, and Lilibet, 11 days, although he is yet to meet his youngest granddaughter as the family is now based in the US. Kate and Charles have only recently become close, ever since Prince Harry and Meghan Markle resigned from the monarchy in January 2020. The Duchess of Cambridge is seen as a steadying influence in the family, maintaining close relationships with members of the royal family as well as doing what she can to help bridge the gap between the family and Prince Harry.

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Why Prince Charles’ secret “nickname” for Meghan Markle is important

One royal expert has said the nickname Prince Charles reportedly uses for Meghan Markle has provided an incredibly unique look into the duo’s relationship. Christine-Marie Liwag told The List that the Prince of Wales’s nickname for his daughter-in-law is in fact a compliment, despite public doubts when the name leaked in 2019. Dixon said a feeling of admiration for Meghan is evident in the nickname he reportedly used for her - Tungsten. “As royal correspondent Russell Myers revealed on Lorraine in 2019, Charles nicknamed her after the metal as ‘she is tough and unbending’,” she said. “Tungsten is the strongest naturally occurring metal on the planet. That makes this a pretty neat compliment all things considered.” Dixon went on to say Charles has a lot of respect for his daughter-in-law, who is married to Prince Harry. <img style="width: 500px; height: 281.25px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7841678/daily-9.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/f1e130eed7e14b369ea799a59c05e172" /> “Meghan Markle hasn’t had an easy time of it since joining the Royal Family,” she said. “Not only has the press hounded her relentless, but she has also said that she felt less than at home in the Royal Family. “The Royal Family may not have approved of Meghan and Harry stepping down as senior royals despite them doing so to escape an environment that was clearly not good for their mental health. “However it seems that Prince Charles had a lot of respect for Meghan’s resilient nature.” Charles’ youngest son, Prince Harry, recently made headlines earlier this year after he admitted he had felt “total neglect” from the royal family in his mental health documentary. On Apple TV’s The Me You Can’t See, Harry revealed traumatic memories from his childhood, including the death of his mother Diana, Princess of Wales. He also went on to describe the brutality of harassment on social media, admitting it impacted he and his wife Meghan drastically. “Every single ask, request, warning, whatever it is, to stop just got met with total silence or total neglect,” he told Winfrey in reference to his alleged multiple attempts to get mental help for his family after endless malicious attacks online. “We spent four years trying to make it work. We did everything that we possibly could to stay there and carry on doing the role and doing the job.” Image: Getty

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Bindi Irwin shares how Steve Irwin inspired her baby's nickname

Bindi Irwin is keeping her father's legacy alive, 15 years after his tragic death. Speaking to The Bump, the pregnant wildlife conservationist shared how her dad, Steve Irwin, inspired her and her husband Chandler Powell to nickname their daughter Baby Wildlife Warrior, ahead of her arrival. "My dad would have been the best grandfather," 22-year-old Irwin said. "I always joke that if he was still here, we'd never see our baby because he'd take her on all kinds of adventures! I want to make sure our baby girl gets to know my dad and thankfully, we have many documentaries and photos we can share with her. I think she'll love getting to watch footage of Dad working with all kinds of animals and learning about his legacy. "My dad was the first person to create the term 'Wildlife Warrior.' Being a Wildlife Warrior means to stand up and speak for those who cannot speak for themselves. We've been referring to our daughter as our Baby Wildlife Warrior. I know in my heart that she will forge her own path to make our planet a better place." Steve tragically died in 2006 at 44 years of age after being pierced in the chest by a stingray in the Great Barrier Reef. But Bindi and Powell's baby-on-the-way isn't the only one who has been given a nickname, as mother Terri Irwin has been given a special moniker as a future grandmother. "My extraordinary mama is my best friend and I know that she is going to be such an amazing grandmother," Bindi gushed. "We spent a long time searching for grandma names that also had an animal link. We decided that she's going to be called 'Bunny.'"

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Grandma bans grandchild, 5, from visiting her home

A shocked mum has lashed out at her husband’s family after the grandmother banned their five-year-old daughter from visiting. The reason for the ban is due to a nickname given to the grandchild by the grandmother. The couple’s daughter is named Collette, but her mother-in-law has given her a nickname called “Letters”. Mum admits that “it’s not the greatest nickname in the world”, but it hasn’t been a problem until now. Her daughter recently asked her mum why grandma calls her letters. “Why does grandma call me letters? My name is Colette," she said. Mum explained that it was a nickname, but Colette quickly decided that it was weird and didn’t like it being used. Mum took charge and politely said to Colette that she can asked to be called by her name if she doesn’t like the nickname. Shortly after the exchange, her husband took their daughter Colette to visit his family, but received an angry phone call from her mother-in-law after the visit. "She tells me that it was really rude for Colette to say she didn't like her nickname and that I shouldn't have told her to say that,” the mum explained. "She said I was raising her to be bratty. She also said that Colette couldn't come over until she apologised and says that she likes being called Letters." "That last part p***ed me off. I told her 'what the f***? You're banning a five-year-old from your house for not liking a stupid nickname'. Then I hung up on her." Asking if she had overreacted to what happened, one Reddit user was quick to defend her daughter’s choice. "Good for you for teaching your daughter to stand up for herself and for doubling down by standing up for her. MIL needs to apologise to the 5-year old for not respecting her name request,” one commenter said. A second commented: "Your daughter is being more mature than her." "I’m honestly just sort of in disbelief your mother-in-law could be old enough to be a grandma and act like that,” a third commenter said.

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"Worst in the world": Bill Connolly reveals the nickname he was saddled with in school

Sir Billy Connolly has revealed the first nickname he ever received that he claims was by far “the worst in the world.” The star admitted he was branded “cuddles” by an angry teacher while he was in primary school, and says he was scared the moniker might stick with him forever. He revealed this in a new documentary where he talked about his harsh upbringing and how his childhood erupted him into A-lister fame. “I had the worst nickname in the world when I was at school. It lasted about a year but it mercifully went away,” he’s said. <img style="width: 0px; height: 0px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7836050/bill-connolly-3.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/21dd0c97913c41b984df26aa645dc9f6" /> The star explained that a certificate that allowed the person who was holding it to receive a free hug was passed all around the class until it landed in his hands. “’This certificate entitles you to a cuddle from such and such and so on.’ It was passed round the class and someone passed it to me “The teacher went, ‘What’s that, Connolly? Bring it out here.’ He took it and he read it and said, ‘OK, Cuddles, sit down,’ and that was me for a year.” Connolly talks candidly in his six-part docu series Billy and Us, where he also reflects on the traumatising yet enlightening experiences he had growing up. <img style="width: 0px; height: 0px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7836051/bill-connolly-2.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/1a4071e819a2400991fdbf2c7fee105f" /> In the first episode – Stupid but Saveable – the star reflected on his poverty-stricken childhood which saw him severely physically abused by his father at home, and berated mercilessly by teachers at school. The 77-year-old whose mother walked out on the family when he was four years old, said: “It was post-war Britain when beating up children was normal for the slightest things. “There were no generation gaps as children were battered on to the next. I always stood apart. My mum left home when I was very young and I was always looking for attention by showing off in stupid ways, like by sitting in puddles. “My most vivid memory of childhood is of me and Gerald McGee seeing who could pee the highest. “My father caught me and hit me so hard on the back of the head my willy popped back into my trousers. “I went to St Peter’s Primary School. I went back to do a programme once and they had removed my name from the books because of the religious stuff in my stand-up about the crucifixion and the Last Supper. “I just wanted to make people laugh. I didn’t set out to shock. The scrapes and embarrassments of me and my classmates and the chaos and catastrophes of being a child make for good material.” Billy was raised by his father and two aunts and explained that at school, “I had a psychopathic teacher who used to say, ‘I taught your father and he was an idiot too.’ “The experience of school stays with me to this day. It was traumatic. You take the worst things and try to make them funny.” The documentary series, featured on BBC was filmed near the end of 2019.

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Duchess Meghan has revealed her sweet nickname for baby Archie

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have debuted four-month-old Archie in Cape Town, South Africa on Wednesday. As the royal family is on a 10-day tour in South Africa, their schedule is jam-packed full of engagements, including meeting with anti-apartheid activist Archbishop Desmond Tutu. During the visit, Duchess Meghan can be heard revealing her special nickname for her son – “Bubba”. In a video of the family arriving, Meghan can be heard saying “Oh, Bubba!” as she carries him into the building. <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/B22BZOdovvl/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="12"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <a style="color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B22BZOdovvl/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank">Happy family 😍👪❤️@meghanmarkle_official</a> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;">A post shared by <a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/meghanmarkle_official/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank"> Meghan Markle 🔵</a> (@meghanmarkle_official) on Sep 25, 2019 at 11:23am PDT </div> </blockquote> Fans were thrilled at the reveal of the new nickname. “Super sweet—Bubba!” one fan gushed. “It looks he has moms eyes. Wow he is such a happy baby. Beautiful family,” another fan said. <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/B21J2_yl_rc/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="12"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <a style="color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B21J2_yl_rc/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank">‘Thank you Archbishop Tutu for your incredibly warm hospitality, Archie loved meeting you!’ - The Duke and Duchess #RoyalVisitSouthAfrica • Photo ©️ PA images</a> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;">A post shared by <a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/sussexroyal/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank"> The Duke and Duchess of Sussex</a> (@sussexroyal) on Sep 25, 2019 at 3:17am PDT </div> </blockquote> The pair’s royal tour of Africa will see Prince Harry heading to Botswana, Angola and Malawi with a special focus on wildlife protection whereas the Duchess will remain in South Africa. 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Princess Eugenie’s sweet nickname for her father Prince Andrew

Princess Eugenie is one of the only royal family members to have their own personal Instagram account. The 29-year-old royal’s latest snapshot was a sweet reminder of just how close she is to her family. The heartfelt series of photographs were made to honour Prince Andrew’s formal duty as Colonel of the Grenadier at Buckingham Palace over the weekend. What stuck out though was the royal’s sweet caption that allowed royal fans some insight into the York family life, and even the sweet name she and her sister Princess Beatrice refer to their father as. Beneath the picture, the royal wrote: “Today, the Yorks were really proud of Papa @hrhthedukeofyork as Colonel of the @grenadier.guards.” <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/ByLYyFuFZdp/" data-instgrm-version="12"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <a style="color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/ByLYyFuFZdp/" target="_blank">Today, the Yorks were really proud of Papa @hrhthedukeofyork as Colonel of the @grenadier.guards He reviewed the parade and took the salute at the Colonel's Review. The Grenadier Guards will troop their colour next week in front of their colonel-in-chief, Her Majesty The Queen.</a> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;">A post shared by <a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/princesseugenie/" target="_blank"> Princess Eugenie</a> (@princesseugenie) on Jun 1, 2019 at 11:54am PDT </div> </blockquote> “He reviewed the parade and took the salute at the Colonel's Review. The Grenadier Guards will troop their colour next week in front of their colonel-in-chief, Her Majesty The Queen,” the caption continued. “Congrats! What a proud moment. Love seeing you all together!” one fan commented wrote below the post. Another added: “So nice to see you all together, I have always adored your mama. She was always her ‘authentic self’, before that was even a thing.” Not only does the Duke of York have a special nickname, so does Sarah Ferguson, the Duke of York who both princesses’ refer to as “mumsy,” according to a September 2018 <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.vogue.co.uk/article/princesses-beatrice-eugenie-of-york-interview" target="_blank">Vogue</a> interview. The former wife of Prince Andrew was also in attendance at the special event, and although the couple divorced in 1996 – they have maintained a close bond and relationship. “So proud of @hrhthedukeofyork on parade today for The Colonel's Review with @grenadier.guards at Horseguards and also my girls,” Ferguson wrote in an Instagram post.

Family & Pets

Prince William’s adorable nickname for Princess Charlotte

In a private moment between Prince William and his daughter, it has been revealed the very special nickname he calls the young Princess Charlotte. The revelation came after a video shared by Kensington Palace showing both the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge playing with their three children, Prince George, 5, Princess Charlotte, 4 and Prince Louis, 1. <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.oversixty.com.au/news/news/prince-louis-first-steps-caught-on-camera-in-stunning-new-royal-photo-album" target="_blank">The little royals recently visited the Chelsea Flower Garden</a> in London to see their mother’s co-designed garden, Back to Nature. In the video, the whole family are enjoying their time together when Prince William asks his son: “What would you give it out of 10? How many marks out of 10 would you give it — 10 being the highest?” An excited Prince George replied “Twenty!” “Twenty out of 10? That’s pretty good,” the royal heir joked, adding, “I think Mummy’s done well.” <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> How many marks out of 🔟for the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RHSChelsea?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RHSChelsea</a> Back to Nature Garden, Prince George? <a href="https://t.co/rJ44lUrHzd">pic.twitter.com/rJ44lUrHzd</a> — Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) <a href="https://twitter.com/KensingtonRoyal/status/1130548748654768129?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 20, 2019</a></blockquote> Prince William is then shown on the garden rope swing, calling Princess Charlotte over to “give [him] a push.” “Mignonette?” he asked her, to which the little royal princess responded: “Yes?” “Mignonette” is derived from a French word, “mignon”, which mean “cute” – “mignonette” translates to “dainty” or “darling.” The royal family have spent a lot of time playing outdoors these days, with the Duchess of Cambridge’s new garden space proving to be a fun time for the little Cambridge kids. The garden also appeared to be a hit with other members of the royal family, including the <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.oversixty.com.au/travel/international-travel/royals-likes-weve-never-seen-them-the-queen-and-duchess-kates-garden-date" target="_blank">Queen who visited the Chelsea Flower Show event recently</a> in support of the Duchess. Back to Nature is a garden co-designed by Duchess Kate, as well as Andrée Davies and Adam White, which was made to bring people together to “connect with nature,” according to Kensington Palace.

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The cutest nicknames owners call their pets

The best thing about having a pet, apart from their never-ending love and companionship, is that you can call them anything you want and they’ll usually respond to it based on your tone. Twitter user and pet owner @metroadlib posted a sweet tweet explaining that while her dog’s name is Cooper, she calls him a range of other things. These names include: <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en-gb"> my dog's name is cooper. i call him-- boubba boub honeybunny coopypoopy heyloverthisismorethanacrush stinkboy & sweetboy. i use sweetboy the most. i call this mfer "cooper" exactly 7% of the time. — fooler initiative (@metroadlib) <a href="https://twitter.com/metroadlib/status/1088123017681608706?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">23 January 2019</a></blockquote> This tweet resonated with a range of pet owners, who were quick to share what names they call their pets (apart from their actual names). <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-conversation="none" data-lang="en-gb"> Koda Kodes Kodesters Koda Popeye Koda Pops Popeye my Popeye Lovebug This Little Butthead Football Head <a href="https://t.co/TDiSi05DeU">pic.twitter.com/TDiSi05DeU</a> — chesapeake bae // ᜀ ᜋᜒ (@adotsaint) <a href="https://twitter.com/adotsaint/status/1088128527529058304?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">23 January 2019</a></blockquote> Turns out this is a common practice amongst pet owners, with one owner lamenting that his wife called one of their dogs by a nickname so much that it’s all he responds to now. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-conversation="none" data-lang="en-gb"> Our puppy was originally named Gary, here is how it has evolved since: Gary Gar Bear Honey Bear He will now only answer to Honey Bear thanks to my wife. (He’s the white one in this photo) <a href="https://t.co/BCxhXGgnsL">pic.twitter.com/BCxhXGgnsL</a> — Thomas Newman (@ThomasNewman) <a href="https://twitter.com/ThomasNewman/status/1088126652763308038?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">23 January 2019</a></blockquote> This practice isn’t limited to dogs either, as cat owners joined in with their nicknames. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-conversation="none" data-lang="en-gb"> This is Plum. also known as Plumbelina, Plumpert, Plumbarton Oaks, Plumples, Lil’ Baby, BunBun, and Plom. <a href="https://t.co/AekT7ptKRd">pic.twitter.com/AekT7ptKRd</a> — tekla 💜✨ (@alketrolyat) <a href="https://twitter.com/alketrolyat/status/1088125529151148034?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">23 January 2019</a></blockquote> Do you have any nicknames you call your pets? Let us know in the comments!

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The hilarious nickname Prince Charles was called at school in Australia

When Prince Charles was just 17 years old, he became just like a normal Aussie school kid, and began to attend the Timbertop campus of Geelong Grammar School in Victoria. He had recently made the decision to leave the Scottish academy, Gorgonstoun School – the institute his own father, Prince Philip attended as a young boy. The young prince did not hold the same enthusiasm, regarding it as a “prison,” said royal expert Victoria Arbiter on <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/the-windsors/a-modern-prince">The Windsor’s podcast</a>. “He hated it … He was tortured, he was bullied quite a lot by the kids at school… They didn’t hold back.” But it was the Australian Prime Minister Robert Menzies who presented the idea of the heir coming to Australia to attend the Geelong private school. Upon transferring, he reportedly loved the new experience and having the freedom to explore the wildlife that surrounded him. He’d even been given the nickname “bloody pom” by his school friends at Timbertop. "He talks very fondly of his time in Australia then. He talks about how the Australians just treated him like a normal bloke … he really got a sense of Australian life and for the first time he felt free,” confirmed the royal expert. Do you have any funny nicknames from high school? Let us know in the comments below.

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The sweet nickname Duchess Meghan is called in the palace

Princess Diana was famously known as the “People’s Princess” and now, with Duchess Meghan stealing the hearts of royalists around the world, the palace has given her a nickname previously belonging to her late mother-in-law. Speaking to <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2018/10/meghan-markle-princess-diana-nickname/amp?__twitter_impression=true" target="_blank">Vanity Fair</a>, an insider close to the royal family said, “I’ve heard the Duchess is referred to as Di 2, because of the similarities to Harry’s mother. It’s meant affectionately, and I think it’s quite true – they are rather alike.” Regardless of who Prince Harry chose as his wife, it’s inevitable that she would be compared to the royal’s late mother, who left behind a legacy and is considered the woman who broke down the royal walls and chose to bond with everyday citizens. But despite that, Duchess Meghan has already proven to not only embody Diana through her wardrobe, as she chooses to wear her jewellery and similar dresses, but also through her kindness and her desire to bring change to the world. <img style="width: 0px; height: 0px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7821655/meghandi1.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/d915cb2e199e4b91891dae0ddba68676" /> Her rebellious nature is reminding the world of Princess Diana, who had a penchant to break protocol. “I’m often reminded of Diana when I photograph Meghan,” said royal photographer Mark Stewart to <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2018/10/meghan-markle-princess-diana-nickname/amp?__twitter_impression=true" target="_blank">Vanity Fair</a>. “Their wardrobes are quite similar; Meghan loves great tailoring and block of colour, just like Diana did. “I remember photographing Diana in Japan, when she stepped out in a red and white spotted outfit. Meghan’s wardrobe choices on this tour really reminded me of Diana’s, like the red dress she wore when she arrived in Tonga. It was pure Diana, honouring the national colours of the island before Meghan had even said a word.” <img style="width: 500px; height: 281.25px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7821656/meghandi2.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/3e8f6dceea9b490aa777694750be3012" /> Throughout the Duke and Duchess’s 16-day tour, the Duchess of Sussex has been spotted <a href="https://www.oversixty.co.nz/lifestyle/beauty-style/duchess-meghan-dazzles-in-princess-diana-s-jewels-on-royal-tour">wearing jewellery from Diana’s collection</a>, such as the butterfly earrings she wore in Sydney and the beautiful aquamarine ring in Tonga. “I don’t think we’ve seen a royal like Diana until now,” said Stewart about Meghan. And while Meghan has a lot to live up to, the Duchess of Sussex may soon be titled the “People’s Duchess”.

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Duchess Kate reveals the unique nickname Prince Harry has given her

The royal family really are just like us, with each member of the family having a special nickname of their own. With Queen Elizabeth being known as “Lilibeth”, Duchess Meghan as “Meg” and Duchess Camilla as “GaGa”, the tradition of nicknames has now extended to Duchess Kate. Speaking to <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=839&v=nDKGAPppxwU" target="_blank">BBC Radio One</a>, it was revealed that Prince Harry likes to call Duchess Kate, “Cath” – a short form of her full name Catherine. Presenter Scott Mills asked, “That really confused me because everyone else calls you Kate – all the press call you Kate. Is this a thing just in the family?” “I’m not sure, actually,” said the Duchess. “I’m not that familiar with it, I have to say. But I’ll answer to most things, to be honest.” The Duchess has previously revealed her childhood nickname: Squeak – a name that she shared with her pet hamster. Speaking to the children at St Andrew’s School in Pangbourne, Berkshire in 2012, she mentioned that, “There was one called Pip and one called Squeak because my sister was called Pippa and I was Squeak.” Though in her later years, the Duchess was known to prefer the name Catherine when being referred to, a name that Prince William still calls her by. Do you have a special nickname? Let us know in the comments below.

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Prince Charles’ adorable nickname for Meghan revealed

Since Prince Charles put his hand up to walk Meghan Markle down the aisle on her special day, their relationship has continued to blossom in the public eye. From their close interactions at Prince Charles’ 70th birthday garden party to reports the 36-year-old has brought Prince Harry closer to his father, it is clear that Meghan and Charles have a special bond. Mail on Sunday reporter Charlotte Griffith’s royal palace source has now revealed that Prince Charles has even christened his new daughter-in-law with an endearing nickname. “The Duchess of Sussex has picked up a very unusual Royal nickname, my Palace moles reveal. Meghan was initially christened ‘Tungsten’ by Prince Charles – because she is tough and unbending, just like the very strong metal – and the affectionate name has stuck,” the reporter wrote. The mole who has a direct link inside the palace explained: “Prince Charles admires Meghan for her strength and the backbone she gives Harry, who needs a tungsten-type figure in his life as he can be a bit of a softy. It’s become a term of endearment.” <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media"> <div style="padding: 8px;"> <div style="background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;"> <div style="background: url(data:image/png; base64,ivborw0kggoaaaansuheugaaacwaaaascamaaaapwqozaaaabgdbtueaalgpc/xhbqaaaafzukdcak7ohokaaaamuexurczmzpf399fx1+bm5mzy9amaaadisurbvdjlvzxbesmgces5/p8/t9furvcrmu73jwlzosgsiizurcjo/ad+eqjjb4hv8bft+idpqocx1wjosbfhh2xssxeiyn3uli/6mnree07uiwjev8ueowds88ly97kqytlijkktuybbruayvh5wohixmpi5we58ek028czwyuqdlkpg1bkb4nnm+veanfhqn1k4+gpt6ugqcvu2h2ovuif/gwufyy8owepdyzsa3avcqpvovvzzz2vtnn2wu8qzvjddeto90gsy9mvlqtgysy231mxry6i2ggqjrty0l8fxcxfcbbhwrsyyaaaaaelftksuqmcc); display: block; height: 44px; margin: 0 auto -44px; position: relative; top: -22px; width: 44px;"></div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Bi9hMyBAtEo/" target="_blank">A post shared by Clarence House (@clarencehouse)</a> on May 19, 2018 at 6:47am PDT </div> </blockquote> As Prince Charles greeted Meghan at the aisle on her wedding day, he is believed to have said: “Are you all right? You look lovely.” His treatment of Meghan’s mother, Doria Ragland, also earnt him new fans around the world. <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media"> <div style="padding: 8px;"> <div style="background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 35.97222222222222% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;"> <div style="background: url(data:image/png; base64,ivborw0kggoaaaansuheugaaacwaaaascamaaaapwqozaaaabgdbtueaalgpc/xhbqaaaafzukdcak7ohokaaaamuexurczmzpf399fx1+bm5mzy9amaaadisurbvdjlvzxbesmgces5/p8/t9furvcrmu73jwlzosgsiizurcjo/ad+eqjjb4hv8bft+idpqocx1wjosbfhh2xssxeiyn3uli/6mnree07uiwjev8ueowds88ly97kqytlijkktuybbruayvh5wohixmpi5we58ek028czwyuqdlkpg1bkb4nnm+veanfhqn1k4+gpt6ugqcvu2h2ovuif/gwufyy8owepdyzsa3avcqpvovvzzz2vtnn2wu8qzvjddeto90gsy9mvlqtgysy231mxry6i2ggqjrty0l8fxcxfcbbhwrsyyaaaaaelftksuqmcc); display: block; height: 44px; margin: 0 auto -44px; position: relative; top: -22px; width: 44px;"></div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Bi9shc2gHJx/" target="_blank">A post shared by Kensington Palace (@kensingtonroyal)</a> on May 19, 2018 at 8:26am PDT </div> </blockquote> Prince Charles’ nickname for Meghan is not the only quirky one he uses in the palace. Reportedly, Prince Charles and Camilla have referred to themselves as “Fred” and “Gladys” for years. “Cabbage”, “Darling” and “Lilibet” are just a few of the sweet nicknames Prince Philip has adopted for The Queen. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have also jumped on the bandwagon and given each other the pet name “Poppet”.

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