The public has long been fascinated by the nicknames that the British Royal Family use to refer to one another. From ‘Lilibet’ for Queen Elizabeth II, to ‘Gan-Gan’ for the Queen Mother, the nicknames of the Royal Family are often seen as a sign of the close bond between the members.
The most recent addition to the Royal Family, the Duchess of Cornwall, Camilla, is no exception. She is affectionately known as ‘GA’ by her husband, Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales. But what does this nickname actually mean?
The answer lies in the words of Prince Charles himself. During a speech he gave at a charity event in 2008, he revealed that the nickname stands for ‘Gorgeous Apples’. The Prince explained that the nickname was a reference to a painting by the artist, Gainsborough, which depicted a woman with an apple in her hand.
The painting, which is now hanging in the National Portrait Gallery in London, was given to the Prince by his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, as a wedding present. The painting was of the Duchess of Devonshire, and the apple in her hand was a symbol of fertility.
The nickname ‘GA’ was a way for Prince Charles to honour his wife, and to remind her of the special bond between them. It is a sweet and endearing nickname that speaks volumes about their relationship.
Since then, the nickname has been adopted by the public, and it is now commonly used when referring to the Duchess of Cornwall. It is a reminder of the love and devotion that Prince Charles has for his wife.
So, the next time you hear someone refer to the Duchess of Cornwall as ‘GA’, you will know the true meaning behind the nickname – ‘Gorgeous Apples’.
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