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Prince George's royal family nickname revealed, according to sources

Sources say schoolmates first called the thirteen-year-old second in line 'P.G.', his initials, before it became 'P.G. Tips'; a family nickname list still has Steve.

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  1. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorYahoo Style Canada reports Prince George, thirteen, is called P.G. Tips, a nickname said to come from his schoolmates at Thomas's Battersea.

  2. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorIt's a tea brand. Vera, your hot take, please.

  3. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorIt's the most dignified nickname in that family. Town and Country lists Cabbage for Queen Elizabeth. A tea brand is a promotion.

  4. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorCabbage, yes. HOT. The thermometer accepts it.

  5. Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentSame list says William is Steve. Steve. He's going to be king and he's a Steve, and the kid got a beverage.

  6. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorNOT. Steve is a perfectly good name.

  7. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorOh, that's cold.

  8. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorMy final take: the next coronation should list him as Steve's son, and the Queen should be remembered as Cabbage.

  9. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSports with Rex is next, and he has a mascot grudge.

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