The Princess of Wales reportedly gave her eldest son Prince George an adorable nickname prior to his birth in 2013.
Princess Kate gave birth to George – now aged 10 – on July 22, 2013 in London.
The Prince and Princess of Wales are said to have kept the gender of their first baby a surprise up until his birth – but that didn’t stop them coming up with a sweet nickname.
Speaking back in 2013, royal expert Katie Nicholl wrote for Vaniety Fair: “Although Kate apparently suspected it was a boy and had her heart set on Alexander, they had not yet decided what to call their firstborn.
“Kate reported to have affectionately referred to her bump as ‘our little grape’ while she was pregnant, and there was a flurry of betting on possible names.”
News of Princess Kate’s first pregnancy was announced by St James’ Palace in December 2012.
The Princess of Wales was, at the time, suffering with hyperemesis gravidarum – a condition she also had during her next two pregnancies with Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.
Giving birth at the Lindo Wing in London, Kate is said to have delivered George naturally.
According to HELLO!, proud dad Prince William had the duty of calling the late Queen Elizabeth first to share the happy news of Prince George’s birth.
Recalling George’s birth, Princess Kate previously told Giovanna Fletcher’s Happy Mum, Happy Baby podcast: “… It was utterly extraordinary, actually . And he was very sweet. And also sort of relieved that he was happy, healthy boy.”
