While Prince William once had his doubts about his stepmother, Queen Camilla, time and maturity have helped ease tensions—at least on his part. Unlike his younger brother Prince Harry, who remains distant from the Queen Consort, William has gradually grown to share a cordial relationship with her.
Now, that bond seems to have extended to the next generation. Prince William and Kate Middleton’s children—Prince George, 12, Princess Charlotte, 10, and Prince Louis, 7—have formed their own sweet connection with their step-grandmother. But instead of calling her the traditional “grandma” or “granny,” they’ve come up with a nickname that’s both charming and personal: “GaGa.”
The Story Behind the Nickname “GaGa”
The affectionate moniker first came to light during a warm moment at the 2016 Royal Variety Performance, where Camilla shared the detail during a conversation with pop icon Lady Gaga. According to The Sun, Queen Camilla revealed that her grandchildren refer to her as “GaGa.”
“My own grandchildren call me GaGa,” Camilla shared. “I don’t know if it’s because they think I am! It is funny but still very sweet.”
The playful nickname reflects the informal and loving dynamic Camilla shares with her step-grandchildren, despite not being their biological grandmother.
Royal Family Nicknames Are a Tradition
Nicknaming seems to be a royal family tradition. Prince George used to call Queen Elizabeth II “Gan-Gan,” a fond term that became widely known and endeared the late monarch to the public in a more personal light. In a similarly cute twist, a young Prince William reportedly called the late Queen “Gary” because he struggled to pronounce “Granny.”
These personal quirks offer a rare, human glimpse into the otherwise formal royal life and show how affectionate relationships blossom behind palace walls.
A Sign of Evolving Family Dynamics
While the early days of King Charles’s relationship with Camilla were met with resistance from both William and Harry, it’s clear that time has softened some of the emotional edges—at least for the Prince of Wales. The fact that William and Kate’s children feel close enough to Queen Camilla to give her a nickname shows a growing bond built on familiarity and trust.
As the royal family continues to evolve, these intimate moments—especially those involving the younger generation—play a crucial role in modernizing the monarchy’s image and bringing it closer to the people.
