Prince George’s School Classmates Gift Him Clever Nickname That Caught On Inside the Royal Household
Despite standing second in line to the British throne, 13-year-old Prince George enjoys the relatable, down-to-earth camaraderie typical of ordinary school life. It has emerged that former classmates affectionately referred to the young royal as “PG”—a playful nod to his “Prince George” initials. The moniker proved so catchy and endearing that Prince William and Princess Catherine adopted it for daily use at home, frequently extending it into “PG Tips” in a humorous reference to the iconic British tea brand.
The affectionate naming tradition runs throughout the entire Wales household. Princess Charlotte is warmly known to family and close acquaintances as “Lottie,” with Prince William famously overheard addressing his daughter by the French term of endearment “Mignonette” (meaning “cute” or “delicate”) during the 2019 Chelsea Flower Show. Meanwhile, youngest sibling Prince Louis earned the adorable pet name “Lou-bugs,” accidentally let slip by Princess Kate while assisting him with roasting marshmallows during a royal engagement with the Scout movement.
Having embarked on his boarding journey at Eton College this September under the welcome of Headmaster Simon Henderson and Provost Sir Nicholas Coleridge, George now navigates the new social terrain of secondary education. While adjusting to the demanding atmosphere of the elite institution presents a formidable personal transition, William and Kate remain resolute in keeping his academic life shielded from the public glare. By nurturing lighthearted familial habits and everyday normalcy, the Prince and Princess of Wales continue to thoughtfully prepare their eldest son for his future constitutional destiny without compromising his childhood.