The Queen was a doting grandmother to Prince George, Princess Charlotte, Louis and Archie - and there was a sweet gesture she would make every time they came to stay Get the latest entertainment news sent straight to your inbox with our weekly Showbiz newsletter We have more newsletters Get the latest entertainment news sent straight to your inbox with our weekly Showbiz newsletter We have more newsletters The late Queen was not only the head of state but also a cherished grandmother , doting on her eight grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren, a role she truly relished. Her legendary commitment to her duties was unmatched, yet it was her profound affection for her family that shone through, captured in intimate photos and anecdotes from those who knew her best. Kate Middleton has previously opened up about the special bond between the Queen and her children, Princess Charlotte, Prince Louis , and Prince George , who affectionately referred to their great-grandmother as 'Gan-Gan'.
She recounted the thoughtful gestures the Queen made whenever they visited, reports the Mirror . In the 2016 documentary 'Our Queen at 90', following Princess Charlotte's arrival, Kate remarked: "It's very special us having a new little girl to the family. Very lucky that George has got a little sister.
" "The Queen, she was really thrilled that it was a little girl and I think as soon as we came back here to Kensington [Palace] she was one of our first visitors here. "I think she's very fond of Ch.