Prince George caught calling Princess Catherine by one-word | Royal | News
Every year, members of the Royal Family gather at the Coding of the Colours ceremony to celebrate the monarch’s official birthday. The traditional show culminates with the family gathering on the balcony of Buckingham Palace to watch the RAF flyby, and Royal enthusiasts have long treasured watching the family’s animated reactions during the aerial display.
While King Charles and other prominent royals take center stage at the balcony moment, they are joined by younger members of the Royal Family, particularly Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, offering supporters a glimpse into the monarchy’s next generation.
The trio, children of the Prince and Princess of Wales, often fascinate audiences with their playful behavior and charming conversations while on the Palace balcony; One particularly memorable example occurred during the 2022 Unite the Color hearings.
During the 2022 ceremony, which forms part of the late Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee festivities, Prince George was observed using a touching term of endearment for his mother Princess Catherine, spotted by a lip reader.
George greeted the audience looking dapper in a suit and tie as he rode to the Horse Guards Parade in a horse-drawn carriage with his mother, Princess Catherine, before turning to Kate and addressing her as “Mother”. Affectionate nicknames flow in both directions between mother and son; Princess Catherine gives her eldest child and future monarch the very British nickname PG Tips.
The famous British tea brand also reflects the initials of the second-placed Prince George; the young Royal reportedly sometimes shortened it to just ‘Tips’.
The Royal Family reportedly use a lot of nicknames among themselves, and the late Prince Philip had a nickname that was quite similar to George’s adorable name; His close circle called him ‘PP’, referring to the initials of his name.
A royal insider told The Sun there was a method behind the royal family’s penchant for nicknames, explaining: “The royal family are not very good at communicating with each other, so this is a way of solving the problem. Nicknames are a way of removing tension in the family.”
“They can also be a pretty childish family. They like to play games and give each other silly gifts. I think it’s because they have to be very serious in their public lives.”
George isn’t the only Welsh boy with a cute nickname. According to royal expert Katie Nicholl, Princess Charlotte frequently uses the name “Lottie” among both relatives and schoolmates, while her parents also call her “Mignonette,” a French word meaning “delicate” or “lovely.”
Young Prince Louis also has a charming nickname, which Kate accidentally revealed during a rare public outing with her children in 2023.
Three Welsh children attending the Big Help Out at the 3rd Upton Scouts Hut in Slough enjoyed roasting marshmallows over the campfire before making s’mores.
As she urged Louis to throw his stick, Kate revealed the endearing term she used for her youngest: “Throw that into the fire, Lou-bugs.”
