Princess Charlotte Chooses Everyday School Name Over Royal Title

Princess Charlotte, along with her brothers Prince George and Prince Louis, attends Lambourg school near their family's residence in Berkshire.

Despite being the future daughter of the King and Queen of England, Princess Charlotte desires to be treated just like any other student at school.

Before the family moved to Windsor, Charlotte and her older brother Prince George attended Thomas' in Battersea without the recognition of their royal titles.

At school, they were simply known as George and Charlotte Cambridge, opting to use their parents' titles, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, as their last names.

With the arrival of their younger brother Prince Louis at Lambourg school, the trio is now likely referred to as the Wales children, reflecting their parents' new titles as the Prince and Princess of Wales.

Princess Charlotte's formal title is Her Royal Highness Princess Charlotte of Cambridge, bearing the full name Charlotte Elizabeth Diana.

Her first name, a feminine derivative of Charles, pays tribute to three members of the royal family, while her middle names, Elizabeth and Diana, honor Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Diana respectively.

Following a common practice among royal children, Prince William and Princess Kate's offspring have used their parents' royal titles as surnames at school.

This tradition was also followed by Prince William and Prince Harry during their time at Eton and Ludgrove, where they were known as William and Harry Wales, respectively.

In public settings, Prince William and Princess Kate affectionately refer to their daughter using endearing nicknames.

For instance, William once called Charlotte “Mignonette,” a French term meaning small, sweet, delicate, or cute, during a visit to the Royal Chelsea Flower Show.

During a visit to Northern Ireland in 2019, a woman named Laura Anne overheard Princess Charlotte being addressed as “Lottie” by her mother, Kate.

This diminutive moniker used by Kate highlights the personal and intimate bond between the royal mother and her child.

The practice of giving royal children everyday names for school reflects a desire for normalcy and equality in their educational environment.

Princess Charlotte's preference for a non-royal identity at school showcases her down-to-earth nature and desire to blend in with her peers.