While the monarch is Queen Elizabeth to millions all over the world, she seems to be full of royal nicknames! In 2016, for instance, Duchess Catherine revealed her children have a special relationship with the Queen and said that "George is only 2 ½, and he calls her ‘Gan-Gan.’" Now Sophie, Countess of Wessex, has shared the special nickname she has for her mother-in-law, reflecting the close bond they share!
Cute Royal Nicknames
During a reception celebrating the work of the Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Trust to prevent unnecessary blindness, held this Tuesday at the Buckingham Palace, Sophie, who is married to the Queen's youngest son Prince Edward, gave an emotional speech in which she did not only highlight the monarch's work to better the Commonwealth but also revealed her special nickname for her.
The nickname that Sophie, Countess of Wessex has for the Queen
During the speech, Sophie referred to the Queen as "Your Majesty" several times, but then she got more personal and took it to less formal settings by calling her "Mama." She said, "Mama, when I have returned from my travels, I have been so proud to share with you the work I have witnessed being carried out under the umbrella of the Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Trust and the care of so many people working so hard to save and cure sight."
This could possibly be a royal tradition since it is well known that some members of the Royal family have special nicknames for others. Duchess Meghan, for instance, calls her husband Prince Harry by the short nickname "H," and refers to their cute son Archie as "Bubba."
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