While the public knows him simply as Prince George, members of the royal family reportedly use a more playful nickname behind closed doors. He is said to be affectionately called Tips, a name that originated from the popular British tea brand PG Tips. The nickname began as a reference to his initials, Prince George, before eventually being shortened to just Tips.
Prince George is not the only Wales child whose name carries personal and historical meaning. Princess Charlotte, born in 2015, was given the full name Charlotte Elizabeth Diana, honouring both her late great grandmother Queen Elizabeth II and her late grandmother Princess Diana. Prince Louis, born in 2018, was named Louis Arthur Charles, with Charles serving as a clear tribute to his grandfather, King Charles III.
Together, the names of the Wales children reflect a balance between tradition, family legacy and personal sentiment, much like the near miss that could have seen Prince George known by a very different name today.
