In the aftermath of the Queen's passing, a heartwarming detail has resurfaced about Prince Philip's endearing nickname for his wife.
Amidst the global reflections on the life of Elizabeth II following her recent death at the age of 96, one particular detail stands out – the lesser-known pet name that Prince Philip fondly used for his beloved Queen.
The late Duke of Edinburgh was known to affectionately refer to his wife with playful monikers in private circles, and one of the most commonly used terms was ‘Cabbage'.
Additionally, he reportedly also called her ‘Sausage'.
Robert Lacey, the Queen's biographer, confirmed that ‘Cabbage' was indeed one of the terms Prince Philip occasionally employed to address his wife.
While the cheerful anecdote of the nickname has come to light once again in the wake of recent events, the exact origins of the endearing term remain somewhat shrouded in mystery.
A notable instance featuring the nickname was portrayed in the 2006 film ‘The Queen', where Prince Philip humorously quipped, ‘Move over, Cabbage,' while getting into bed.
According to Peter Morgan, a screenwriter associated with the movie, insider sources within royal circles corroborated that the Duke of Edinburgh did affectionately call the Queen ‘Cabbage' on occasion.
Speculation surrounding the genesis of the nickname often gravitates towards a French term of endearment ‘mon petit chou', which translates to ‘my little cabbage', hinting at a possible influence.
However, there may be other personal anecdotes or jests that led to the adoption of the quirky and affectionate epithet.
Prince Philip, who passed away last year, hailed from Corfu, Greece, and tied the knot with Queen Elizabeth in 1947.
Together, they shared four children – Charles, the current monarch, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew, and Prince Edward.
Their offspring extended the Royal Family lineage, resulting in eight grandchildren, among whom is Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge, the future heir to the throne, and twelve great-grandchildren.
The Queen herself was affectionately known by various nicknames within her family circle.
During her early years, she was lovingly referred to as ‘Lilibet' due to her struggles with pronouncing her own name.
This endearing moniker was later passed down to her great-grandchild via Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
Upon becoming a great-grandmother, Prince George and Princess Charlotte reportedly addressed her as ‘Gan Gan'.
Conversely, Prince Philip was humorously dubbed ‘The n^ked Waiter' by Private Eye, alluding to his alleged playful antics at social gatherings, a portrayal also hinted at in the Netflix series ‘The Crown'.
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