Unearthed 2018 footage shows King Charles calling Queen Elizabeth II ‘Mummy’ at Royal Albert Hall concert
King Charles has been seen using a rare, affectionate nickname for the late Queen Elizabeth II in resurfaced footage from a 2018 birthday celebration at the Royal Albert Hall. The clip, which has re-emerged online in recent days, captures the then Prince of Wales addressing his mother during a speech at a star-studded concert marking her 92nd birthday, offering a glimpse of their relationship away from the formality usually associated with public royal appearances.
In the video, the King begins by greeting the monarch as “Your Majesty” before switching to “Mummy” as he continues his remarks, Hello Magazine reported. The moment draws a laugh from the audience, while the late Queen appears to react with amusement as her son delivers a lighthearted joke about her age and his own.
According to the publication, the concert took place on 21 April 2018 and the footage has prompted fresh reactions on social media, with viewers commenting on Queen Elizabeth’s expression as Charles used the family nickname in public. The King also included a quip in his speech, referencing that in 1948, when she was 22, she may not have expected to be celebrating her 92nd birthday with her son “in his 70th year”.
The resurfaced clip has renewed interest in how the royal family addressed the late Queen privately, and follows other accounts of informal nicknames used within the family. It also comes as attention remains on the personal dynamics within the House of Windsor, including reports that Princess Anne has an ‘unusual routine’ with King Charles during their regular contact.
While public engagements typically require strict protocol, the unearthed moment underlines how a brief departure from royal formality can resonate with audiences years later, particularly when it highlights the late Queen’s humour and the warmth of her bond with her eldest son.
