In the real life of Buckingham Palace, where traditions and formality reign, some details seem more familiar than one might imagine. A recent comment by Queen Consort Camilla has surprised many.
According to the queen, her grandchildren, including the children of the Princes of Wales, George, Charlotte, and Louis, have a very peculiar nickname for her: "Gaga." The statement was made by the monarch during an interview published in the British newspaper The Mirror.
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Camilla, who has five grandchildren, including the children of William and Kate Middleton, recounted that her own grandchildren call her this way. "My own grandchildren call me Gaga. I don't know if it's because they think I am! It's funny, but even so, it's very sweet".
In the United Kingdom, "Gaga" is a colloquial word used to describe someone who is "dotty," especially due to age. A reference that might initially cause some surprise. However, according to Camilla, it has a tender connotation.
As for the figure of the late Princess Diana, it has been mentioned that William and Kate's children also remember Lady Di. In their conversations, it is said that George, Charlotte, and Louis call her "Grandma Diana," a gesture that highlights the special place she holds.
Queen Camilla has received several nicknames throughout her life
What seems to be an endearing family dynamic, however, is not without controversy. In the past, Camilla had to face several nicknames from the press. Also from Princess Diana, who nicknamed her in a very different tone: "the Rottweiler".
Camilla takes the jokes with humor, as revealed by another nickname given to her within her family before becoming queen: "Lorraine." Inspired by a play that references the queen in French.
While Charles III doesn't share the same enthusiasm for those nicknames, Camilla and the children enjoy a close and affectionate relationship. However, the history between the queen consort and the memory of Lady Di remains a delicate topic within the royal family.