Royal Family’s Secret Nicknames Revealed

Behind the doors of the palace, the formal titles of the royal family members give way to playful and secret nicknames in private communications. A former royal staffer, Jack Stooks, has shared insights into the use of these nicknames, especially on WhatsApp.

Stooks, who served as a gardener for King Charles for over two decades, revealed how the royals exchanged numbers with staff for logistical communication.

Stooks explained, ‘William was known as ‘Bobcat,’ while Harry was ‘Baz.’ Catherine joined the family as ‘Mrs. Bobcat.’ These names were used as aliases to protect their real identities in the event of phone security breaches.’

Stooks told Fox News Digital via OLBG that only select staff had access to these numbers, which were kept confidential. The royals often changed their numbers for security purposes.

Regarding Prince Harry and William’s nicknames, Stooks added, ‘My phone had Harry listed as ‘Baz,’ his common nickname among friends. William was sometimes known as ‘Wombat,’ a name tied to his circle.’

The royal family embraces modern communication, with WhatsApp being a popular choice. Stooks noted Prince William’s courteous nature, mentioning, ‘He always checked how busy I was before requesting assistance.’

In family interactions, the royals are similar to most families, using group chats to stay in touch.

Royal experts have confirmed the longstanding tradition of using nicknames within the royal family. These names serve different purposes, from affection to protection under anonymity.

‘At times of security concerns, the couple was known as Danny Collins and Daphne Clark,’ broadcaster Ian Pelham Turner shared, noting their initials matched those of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.

Queen Elizabeth II had affectionate nicknames, such as ‘Gary’ from Prince William, who as a child struggled with saying ‘Granny.’ Further, her husband, Prince Philip, lovingly called her ‘Cabbage’ based on the French phrase ‘mon petit chou.’

Stooks has suggested that today, the king’s WhatsApp alias, if any exists, remains a mystery due to his historical reluctance with technology.

While King Charles III and Queen Camilla reportedly have affectionate monikers like ‘Fred and Gladys,’ their origins trace back to old comedy sketches of the 1950s and 1960s.

Even Princess Diana embraced nicknames, with her family calling her ‘Dutch,’ a testament to her regal demeanor despite never holding the formal title.

In conclusion, the royal family’s use of nicknames reflects their effort to maintain a semblance of normalcy and security amid public scrutiny.