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Surprising nicknames used by the British royals

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Surprising nicknames used by the British royals
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Eve Molloy
21/04/2025 07:15 ‧ 1 month ago | StarsInsider

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Nicknames can be an affectionate way to refer to another person, and this is exactly what happens among members of the British royal family. While some are indeed short versions of their names, other nicknames used by the royals are actually quite surprising. Did you know, for instance, that the late Prince Philip used to call his wife, the late Queen Elizabeth, "cabbage"?

Browse through the gallery and discover what the British royals call each other behind closed doors.

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