Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · July 20, 2025 · Entertainment

The Royal Family's Secret Nickname: 'The OM Middleton'

Kate Middleton and Prince William announcing their engagement in 2010. Wills friends had an unusual nickname for Kate which they coined while the couple were dating

ROYAL ROMANCE EXPOSED: The Shocking Nickname Prince William's Friends Gave Kate Middleton and Her Family!

In a jaw-dropping revelation, royal author Katie Nicholl has spilled the tea on the bizarre nickname that Prince William's closest friends gave Kate Middleton and her family while they were courting. And trust us, it's a doozy!

As we all know, the British monarchy is steeped in tradition and formality, which makes their quirky nicknames all the more fascinating. Remember when King Charles III was affectionately known as "Grandpa Wales" by his beloved grandson Prince George? Or how about Queen Camilla's nickname for her hubby, "Fred"? Yeah, we thought that one was weird too! But it turns out that William's pals had a nickname of their own for Kate and her clan, and it's a real head-scratcher.

Kate and her mother, Carole Middleton, shopping together. William's friends jokingly refer to the close knit family as the 'the OM Middleton' meaning the 'On Masse Middletons' because they are always together

According to Nicholl's bestselling book, The Making Of A Royal Romance, William's friends would lovingly refer to the Middletons as "the OM Middleton" – meaning "On Masse Middletons" because they're always together! Can you imagine having your in-laws be your BFFs? It's no wonder Kate and her family are known for being close-knit!

But what really gets our royal radar buzzing is the story of how the Middletons became known as the OM Middleton. You see, back in 2009, Kate's uncle Gary Goldsmith got caught on camera snorting cocaine at his £5 million villa in Ibiza. Yes, you read that right – the News Of The World (now defunct) printed a shocking photo of Gary prepping to do some blow! Talk about a family crisis!

The ensuing media frenzy drove the Middletons to flee to the Caribbean island of Mystique (yes, really!) to escape the paparazzi. And it's here that Nicholl reveals how William and his friends would joke about Kate's family being "On Masse" – always together! It's clear that this nickname says a lot about the strong bond between Kate and her clan.

Carole with her husband Michael Middleton in 2010 following the announcement of their daughter's engagement

But what's even more heartwarming is how Kate's parents, Carole and Michael, have been rock-solid supporters throughout her cancer diagnosis and treatment. In fact, James Middleton, Kate's brother, recently opened up to The Times about the challenges his family faced during this difficult time. He candidly shared how they all came together to offer unconditional love and support – exactly what you'd want from your loved ones.

Fast forward to last September when Kate announced she had finished her course of preventative chemotherapy. And what did she do to celebrate? She shared an intimate video featuring her family, including clips of her parents playing cards with the couple and their three kids! Talk about a feel-good moment!

It's no wonder Kate has spoken publicly about being grateful for the simple things in life – like loving and being loved by her family. And who can blame her? When you've got people who are always there for you, it's hard not to appreciate those little moments.

Kate's sister Pippa and brother-in-law James (right) at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding in 2018

So there you have it, folks! The OM Middleton: a nickname that says it all about Kate's close-knit family. Stay tuned for more juicy royal gossip on thescholarlynote.com!

Kate and William together while they were dating. It is around this time that the 'OM Middletons' nickname was coined

Kate's uncle Gary Goldsmith caused the Middleton family to flee to Mystique after he spurred on an accidental media frenzy

Royal insider Katie Nicholl revealed the odd nickname William's friends gave the Middletons

Katie Nicholl's royal biography The Making Of A Royal Romance which explored Kate and William's relationship from its beginnings to their wedding

Carole and Micheal at Wimbledon in 2021. Kate's parents, Carole and Michael, along with her brother James and sister Pippa supported Kate's recovery at her home in Windsor, which is near their own homes, after her cancer diagnosis

Carole playing cards with her grandchildren. The grandmother featured in the Princess of Wales' video announcing she had finished chemotherapy