Meghan Markle given telling nickname by King Charles after he saw her true nature

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King Charles had an endearing nickname for Meghan Markle while she was a working royal, before he ascended the throne. Despite the duchess receiving various negative monikers from the press, Charles saw Meghan's determination and coined the nickname 'Tungsten' in recognition of her strength and steadfastness, which he admired.This term of affection reflected her influence on Prince Harry, who Charles believed benefited from her firm character.

The Royal Family is no stranger to private nicknames, and this one signified Meghan’s inclusion after her marriage to Harry, Surrey Live reports.In June 2018, a palace insider revealed to Charlotte Griffiths of the Mail On Sunday: "Prince Charles admires Meghan for her strength and the backbone she gives Harry, who needs a tungsten-type figure in his life as he can be a bit of a softy.

It's become a term of endearment."Further details about the nickname came to light in Katie Nicholl's 2022 book 'The New Royals: Queen Elizabeth's Legacy and the Future of the Crown', where Nicholl emphasises that Charles regarded Meghan as resilient and assertive.

The Mirror also reported Charles recognising Meghan as a "breakout star", valuing her confidence, enthusiasm, and humour. Expressing his fondness, Charles reportedly told friends about Meghan: "She is so intelligent and so nice.