"Small, sweet, and gentle": that's how Princess Charlotte is affectionately referred to at home.

Members of the British royal family adhere to strict protocols in public, but when they are alone, they behave like ordinary people. A prime example is the relationship between Prince William and his daughter, Princess Charlotte. One day, the heir to the throne shared a detail about his middle child. This was reported by Marie Claire.

Prince of Wales surprised everyone with the special name he uses for Charlotte. Instead of calling her by her name, the future king refers to her as "minionette." This French word means "small, sweet, and tender" or "charming."

However, this is not the only nickname the family uses. During a visit to Northern Ireland, Kate Middleton revealed another nickname for her daughter. While speaking to a crowd, she mentioned that she also calls her "Lottie." This diminutive term, common in the United Kingdom, reflects the affection they share at home.

The use of nicknames is not new in the British royal family. For instance, Queen Elizabeth II was affectionately called "cabbage" by her husband, Prince Philip. And when young Prince William struggled to pronounce "grandmother," he referred to her as "Gary."

In addition to family nicknames, royal children follow a tradition when attending school. They use their parents' titles as their last name. Therefore, Princess Charlotte is known as Charlotte of Wales at her school. The same applies to her brother George, and in the future, to Prince Louis as well.

The children of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle initially bore the surname Mountbatten-Windsor. However, in 2023, their parents decided to change this. Since then, Archie and Lilibet have been known as Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet of Sussex.

Let’s remember why Kate Middleton refers to Prince William as her fourth child.