Of course, William’s royal lineage makes him an attention-grabbing figure.

Going by a different name was meant to keep his St Andrews days from being too chaotic.

He was just a regular student like everyone else, after all.

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Back in their dating days, Kate reportedly called William “Big Willy” as a nickname.

Prince Harry apparently shared that tidbit during his speech at William and Kate’s wedding.

Perhaps it’s time to update that to Princess of Dolittle?

Kate Middleton smiling at Prince William

When asked where it came from, William said: “It began when I was two.

So I just basically got called that.

Not because I look like a wombat.

Prince William sitting on Princess Diana’s lap

Or maybe I do.”

For more, check outthe story behind William’s amusing military nickname.