Why does Philip call the Queen cabbage?

Apparently, Philip used to call the Queen, 'cabbage', which some have speculated came from the French phrase "mon petit chou," a French way of saying "my darling." But it can also mean “my little pastry puff", reports My London.
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What does Prince Philip call the Queen?

What Prince Philip calls the Queen. According to royal biographer Robert Lacey, speaking to The Sunday Times back in 2006, the Duke of Edinburgh affectionately called his wife 'Cabbage'. "Yes, I've heard that is how he will sometimes refer to her," Lacey said.
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Why did Philip call the Queen Lilibet?

The nickname was coined when then-Princess Elizabeth was just a toddler and couldn't pronounce her own name properly. Her grandfather King George V would affectionately call her Lilibet, imitating her attempts to say her name. It stuck and came to be used by close relatives.
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What was Philip's nickname How did he get it?

Royal biographer Robert Lacey revealed to The Sunday Times in 2006 that Prince Philip used to call the Queen 'Cabbage' which is thought to have come from the French term of endearment 'mon petit chou'. The phrase translates into English as “my little cabbage” though the French actually means “my little cream puff”.
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What is cabbage queen?

Queen's adorable nickname

Prince Philip, who married Elizabeth in 1947, affectionately referred to her as "cabbage". It was revealed in the 2006 movie The Queen when Philip in the film tells his wife to "move over, cabbage". It turned out to be true when biographer Robert Lacey confirmed it to The Sunday Times in 2006.
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Why was Diana a Princess but Kate is not?

On her children's birth certificates, Kate's occupation is listed as 'Princess of the United Kingdom', but her status as Princess is through marriage rather than birth.
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Why doesn't Prince William wear a wedding ring?

William chose a simple band, and it seems royal fans have noticed that the Duke rarely wears his wedding ring, as royal insiders shared that he doesn't wear anything due to a "personal preference" because he "doesn't like jewellery".
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What did Diana call William?

Getting candid, the Duke of Cambridge, who's second in line to the throne (opens in new tab), reportedly told NBC that Diana had given him the unusual moniker “Wombat”. “I can't get rid of it now,” he explained at the time.
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What is Prince William's nickname?

Prince William's full name is William Arthur Philip Louis but he is affectionately known as "Wills" to friends and the public.
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Is Prince William a Mountbatten Windsor?

This week it was Prince Harry and Prince William's school surnames that got everyone talking as details around the selection resurfaced. Yes, while all of the royal family members carry the surname, Mountbatten-Windsor, they also have individual family names to use for school and professional circumstances.
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Why didn't Queen Elizabeth marry while she held the throne?

Concerns about who would succeed Queen Elizabeth I saw Parliament petition her to marry and produce an heir almost immediately. Early on in her reign, Queen Elizabeth I proclaimed that she would not marry because she was 'already bound unto a husband which is the Kingdom of England'.
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Did the Queen like being called Lilibet?

The nickname was one that the Queen embraced and Elizabeth was known to sign notes to loved ones "Lilibet." "Darling Granny. Thank you very much for the lovely doll's house.
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Did Queen Elizabeth give permission for Lilibet?

Queen Elizabeth Reportedly Gave Permission for Prince Harry to Name His Daughter Lilibet.
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What does Prince William call Camilla?

The Queen's immediate family have called her Lilibet for years and Prince William would refer to her as 'Gary' when he was younger as he couldn't say 'grandma'.
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Who does Kate Middleton have to curtsy to?

Though the Duchess technically has a higher ranking than Beatrice and Eugenie through her marriage to Prince William, she does not have royal blood. As a result, when Kate is with husband Prince William, Eugenie and Beatrice curtsy to her, as she takes on her husband's standing.
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Does Camilla have royal blood?

Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall LG, GCVO, CSM, PC (born Camilla Rosemary Shand, later Parker Bowles, 17 July 1947) is a member of the British royal family.
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What does William call Kate in private?

But don't worry, Prince William certainly gets his own back by calling her 'Duchess of Do-Little'... It has been said the Queen criticized Catherine for not having a full-time job before marrying her grandson. The Duchess is now incredibly busy but perhaps the nickname has stuck.
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Does William Call Kate Kate?

The Duchess of Cambridge, Her Royal Highness, Countess of Strathearn and Lady Carrickfergus are just some of the many, many names and titles our future Queen is entitled to use whenever she fancies. But those closest to her, including her husband, family and the royal family, simply call her either Catherine or Kate.
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What is Princess Charlotte's nickname?

Prince William's nickname for Princess Charlotte is 'mignonette,' which is a French word meaning 'cute' or 'small. ' The international moniker was overheard at a public engagement and couldn't be more different to the nickname his mother Princess Diana gave him!
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What is Prince Harry's nickname for Archie?

During the call, Harry spoke about his desire to start teaching the sport to his son, Archie Harrison (opens in new tab). He also revealed his sweet nickname for Archie: "Little Man."
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Does the Queen like Camilla?

“Elizabeth II was skeptical about Camilla when she married Charles, and the circumstances were certainly challenging, but through her dedication and loyalty to The Firm, she has more than proved to her that she has what it takes,” he says.
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Why did Diana call William wombat?

“It began when I was 2. I've been rightfully told because I can't remember back that far, but when we went to Australia with our parents, and the wombat, you know, that's the local animal, so I just basically got called that, not because I look like a wombat, or maybe I do.”
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Why do William and Kate not hold hands in public?

Kate Middleton and Prince William don't often hold hands or publicly show affection. An unwritten rule saying royals must act professionally could be why they rarely engage in PDA. During rare occasions, the pair's been seen holding hands or touching each other's backs.
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Who inherited Princess Diana's jewelry?

After Diana's tragic death at the age of 36 in a 1997 Paris car crash, her jewelry was inherited by her two sons, Prince William and Prince Harry. The glittering pieces collected by Diana throughout her married life held enormous sentimental value to both the princess and the princes.
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Why is Kate called Middleton?

Kate Middleton is what people grew up with

In fact, her name serves as a reminder of why she was popular with many in the first place. Kate was a commoner who one day met Prince Charming, captured his heart, and eventually, married him.
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