The revelation comes from past comments made by people who worked closely around the royal household. Former royal butler Paul Burrell once described Buckingham Palace as the “Gin Palace,” suggesting that alcohol and late-night drinks were not uncommon behind palace walls.
Within that environment, staff were also known to invent nicknames for members of the royal family. At one point, both Prince Harry and Prince Andrew were reportedly referred to as the “Dukes of Hazzard,” a play on the title of the 1979 American television series. The nickname was meant humorously, referring to the fact that they were both dukes who had caused various “hazards” or problems for the monarchy over the years.
Royal correspondent Kate Mansey later explained that the nickname originated among palace staff and reflected internal frustration. According to her reporting, the two princes were sometimes seen as challenges for King Charles, although Prince Andrew was often viewed as the more serious issue.
A ruder nickname revealed on television
