What does William call Camilla?

William and Harry’s Nicknames for Camilla Revealed

Long before Camilla became Queen Consort, tensions within the royal family were quietly simmering—especially during the years following Princess Diana’s tragic death. According to royal biographer Tom Quinn in his book Yes Ma’am: The Secret Life of Royal Servants, Prince William and Prince Harry harbored deep resentment toward Camilla during their teenage years. Behind palace doors, the young princes reportedly referred to her using some startling monikers.

Among the names allegedly used by William and Harry were "Lady Macbeth," a Shakespearean nod to perceived manipulation and ambition; "Cruella de Vil," the infamous Disney villain known for her coldness and cruelty; and even the "Witch of the West," a reference steeped in fairy-tale darkness. These labels, while harsh, reflect the emotional turbulence the boys experienced during a period of immense personal and public upheaval.

These nicknames didn’t stem from mere childish mischief—they were symbolic of a deeper rift. At the time, Camilla’s long-standing relationship with King Charles III was a source of pain for William and Harry, who remained fiercely protective of their late mother’s memory. The emotional weight of their loss, combined with the public narrative surrounding Camilla, made reconciliation a slow and complicated journey.

Over time, however, perspectives shifted. As Camilla worked to establish her role within the family and demonstrated genuine efforts to build bridges, the relationship gradually evolved. Today, the animosity of the past has largely softened, though the nicknames remain a revealing glimpse into a turbulent chapter of royal history.