In a revelation that has sent shockwaves through royal circles, whispers are swirling that Prince William and Princess Catherine may have shared a biting private nickname for Meghan Markle inside a family WhatsApp group—one that reportedly reduces her to the butt of their private jokes. The alleged moniker? “Laughing Stock.”
For years, tensions between the Waleses and the Sussexes have been no secret, but this latest claim peels back the curtain on how raw those private feelings may be. According to royal insiders, William and Kate have struggled to conceal their frustrations over Meghan’s behavior behind palace walls, often venting in private chats where trusted family members and aides exchange messages away from the public eye. The alleged nickname is said to have emerged after Meghan’s frequent media projects and public comments drew ridicule from both critics and late-night comedians.
If true, it paints a picture of a rift that goes far beyond polite smiles at official events. William, usually known for his measured restraint, is said to have used the term after yet another wave of publicity around Meghan and Harry’s Netflix deal. Kate, reportedly less confrontational in public but more candid in private, is also believed to have joined in the inside joke. Palace insiders hint that such moments of banter reflect how the couple copes with the never-ending drama unleashed by the Sussexes’ California ventures.
Royal watchers are divided over the revelation. Some argue it shows William and Kate’s frustration spilling over in ways that prove they’re only human. Others say it reveals a pettier side to the future King and Queen, a side that could undermine their carefully crafted image as dignified, above-the-fray leaders. Still, given how Meghan and Harry have publicly aired grievances about royal life—from explosive interviews to their six-part Netflix docuseries—many see the nickname as nothing more than a private tit-for-tat.
Meghan’s camp, however, will likely be furious. She has often painted herself as the target of cruelty and mockery within the Royal Family, and reports of this alleged nickname will only bolster her claims. The irony, of course, is that Meghan has been accused of mocking royal traditions herself, even joking in U.S. interviews about the curtsying ritual.
For now, the Palace has remained silent, as it almost always does on matters of gossip. But one thing is clear: if the word “Laughing Stock” really did echo through the Waleses’ private chat, then the gulf between the two royal couples is not just wide—it’s filled with bitterness, sarcasm, and the kind of private ridicule that rarely stays hidden for long.