A Relationship Marked by Deep Trust

The article further highlighted the Queen’s affection for Liza. Despite her illness, Liza remained active in royal engagements. In 2018, she was invited to a state dinner in the Netherlands and was also given a seat in the Queen’s box at Ascot.

Even after being diagnosed with lung cancer in 2019, Liza continued her duties. She told Sally in a phone call on June 16: “I am working on Ascot. And I had a lovely talk with Jemima. I can sit in her box whenever I want, and I have asked if I can put oxygen in her cupboards there.”

The nickname “Jemima” is an unusual but affectionate choice. Biblically, Jemima was one of Job’s daughters, symbolizing beauty, innocence, and peace—much like the dove, with which the name is also associated. While the exact reason Liza chose this name remains unclear, it was clearly used with great fondness.

Other Royal Nicknames Through the Years

Queen Elizabeth had other family nicknames as well. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren lovingly called her “Gan-Gan” or simply “Granny.” Her late husband, Prince Philip, was even said to have referred to her as “Cabbage”—though no one knows for sure why.

And the Queen wasn’t alone in having endearing private names. Many members of the royal family have used or been given affectionate nicknames, often revealing a more personal side of their lives that the public rarely sees.