Prince Harry William Gave Queen Camilla Cruel Nicknames as Teens, Book Reveals

Prince Harry and Prince William reportedly gave their stepmother, Queen Camilla, several "cruel" nicknames during their youth, including "Lady Macbeth," "Cruella de Vil," and the "Witch of the West," reflecting their complicated feelings toward her amid family tensions. These revelations come from royal author Tom Quinn's book "Yes Ma’am: The Secret Life of Royal Servants," which cites a servant describing Harry's "out of proportion anger" toward Camilla, also echoed in his memoir "Spare." Harry has expressed his complex emotions about gaining a stepparent and described Camilla as "dangerous," a sentiment he recently defended in interviews. Journalist Omid Scobie's book "Endgame" notes that Camilla took time to build relationships with the brothers, though over time, Prince William and Kate Middleton have grown closer to King Charles and Camilla. Royal experts and insiders say William "tolerates" Camilla and that both brothers have long harbored distrust and resentment toward her due to their devotion to their late mother, Princess Diana, and suspicions about Camilla's influence and media relations. Despite past tensions, public perception of Camilla has softened, but the early nicknames highlight the emotional challenges the royal family faced during this period.