Here's What Every Secret Code-Word in the Royal Family Means �� Sophie Charlotte Thompson Replay Video UP NEXT The Royal Family uses code words for Royal visits, holidays abroad, and generally keeping the family safe when discussing them over hackable systems. William and Kate have an alias that they use when they go on holiday or on royal tours. It's fair to say that when you're part of the Royal Family, things are done a little differently. And even death is no exception. So you won't be shocked to learn that each senior member has an assigned code name for when the eventual does happen, and the news needs to be broken between household members, family, and the military before it becomes public knowledge.