Nicknames William calls Kate Middleton is "gentle dig" from Queen

Prince William's nickname for Kate is a "gentle dig" at the late Queen, according to a royal biographer.

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The couple has rows but cozy up afterwards, with Kate having a "Buddhist calm" and William being "a bit hot-headed".

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Kate's demeanor helps her navigate life in the royal family and the press.

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Kate and William have three children and have "broken the mold" by raising them themselves.

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The family now lives at Windsor, closer to Eton where the children will attend school.

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Princess Diana called Prince Charles "Wombat" in the past.

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Kate and William's nicknames for each other were revealed by a former palace staff member.

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