Prince George, Second in Line to the Throne, Has a Codename Close to Prince Harry's Heart
Prince George's codename carries emotional significance for his uncle, Prince Harry.
Despite being second in line to the throne and widely recognized, George enjoys many ordinary aspects of life, such as playing video games and attending football matches with his father.
Kate and William have made significant efforts to shield their children from the public eye and provide them with a relatively normal upbringing. However, some elements of their lives remain distinctly royal.
One such aspect is the use of codenames for privacy during public outings, and George’s codename is one that would likely please Prince Harry.
The codename came to light when a member of the public, who was walking her dog, reported an encounter with George, as detailed by OK! Magazine.
The woman explained: "I was asked by a police minder not to take a photo of the children, which I didn't, but George started stroking my dog. Just to be friendly, I engaged in a bit of small talk and asked George what his name was, even though obviously I knew it."
However, the young royal and future king gave an entirely different moniker to the dog-walker: "To my astonishment, he said, 'I'm called Archie,' with a big smile on his face," she explained.
Archie is the name of Prince Harry and his wife Meghan's oldest child.
Born Archie Harrison on 6 May 2019, the eldest Sussex child received the title of Prince when his grandfather King Charles took the throne. He has a younger sister, Princess Lilibet Diana of Sussex, born on 4 June 2021. Her name is a nod to the late Queen's childhood nickname, with the middle name Diana honoring Harry's late mother.
