According to a royal author, King Charles and Kate Middleton have sweet family nicknames for each other. The monarch is reportedly fond of his daughter-in-law, who has often played peacemaker within the royal family.
Charles is also said to lean on the Princess of Wales for emotional support, inspiring an affectionate nickname for her. Meanwhile, Middleton recognizes the King’s role as her children’s paternal grandfather and has a special nickname for him in return.
Royal author revealed the nicknames King Charles and Kate Middleton use for each other
Royal author Robert Jobson has revealed the affectionate nicknames King Charles and Kate Middleton use for each other (via Radar Online). According to the outlet, Middleton calls the monarch “grandpa,” while Charles lovingly refers to her as his “darling daughter-in-law.”
Jobson shared these details in his biography, “Catherine, the Princess of Wales.” The royal author also described how Charles greets his daughter-in-law with a sweet peck and shares inside jokes with her during family gatherings.
According to Jobson, these affectionate gestures reflect the Princess of Wales’ valued position within the royal household and the high regard in which the King holds her. A palace courtier was quoted as saying: “I think (Charles) understands Catherine is a good influence on the entire family. He loves and truly appreciates everything she does.”
Jobson also revealed that Middleton played a key role in easing tensions between Charles and Prince William, whose relationship had reportedly been strained by issues surrounding Princess Diana. The royal author described the future queen as an “instinctive peace-maker” who encouraged reconciliation between her husband and father-in-law.
Another source echoed these sentiments, highlighting Middleton’s ability to resolve disagreements through empathy, understanding, and open dialogue. According to the insider, she makes a conscious effort to prevent family tensions from escalating.
The source described her as “somebody who always tries to see both sides of any dispute,” and praised her as “emotionally mature.” Moreover, the insider suggested that Charles and Middleton’s shared experiences battling cancer have further strengthened their relationship, helping the two develop a deeper bond.
