Kate Middleton and Prince William’s children now have new titles when their grandparents take the throne.
73-year-old King III. In his first public address to the nation yesterday, Charles announced that he had given the titles of Prince and Princess of Wales to Prince William and Kate Middleton.
This means that as their parents adopt this new title, their three children will now be known as George, Prince of Wales, Charlotte, Princess of Wales, and Louis, Prince of Wales.
Prince William and Prince Harry were known as the William and Harry of Wales before they took their own titles.
William, Charles’ eldest son, also inherited the title of Duke of Cornwall upon the queen’s death.
The children of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will have a new title when their grandparents become king and will be known as George, Prince of Wales, Charlotte, Princess of Wales, and Prince Louis of Wales (pictured their first day of school, Wednesday morning)
73-year-old King III. Charles announced yesterday in his first public address to the nation that he had given the titles of Prince and Princess of Wales to Prince William and Kate Middleton, both 40 years old.
In his first televised address to the nation since the queen’s death, King Charles III confirmed that his son Prince William will inherit the title of Prince of Wales and his wife Kate will become princess.
‘I am proud to create today,’ said the King. [William] Prince of Wales, Tywysog Cymru, the land where I have been privileged to hold the title for most of my life and duty.
“I know that with Catherine by her side, our new Prince and Princess of Wales will continue to inspire and guide our national conversations and help bring the marginalized to the center where vital help can be given.”
Kate and William’s children, Prince George, nine, Princess Charlotte, seven, and Prince Louis, four, will be referred to as the princes and princesses of Wales until they receive their personal titles.
William and Kate’s children became Prince George of Cornwall and Cambridge, Princess Charlotte of Cornwall and Cambridge, and Prince Louis of Cornwall and Cambridge.
Since the 14th century, the title Princess of Wales has been used by the consorts of the Princes of Wales. However, this is a courtesy title.
Kate and William also became the Dukes and Duchess of Cornwall, retaining the Duchy of Cambridge, meaning their children are also “Cambridge of Cornwall”.
Kate, formerly known as the Duchess of Cambridge, will now hold the titles Duchess of Cornwall and Princess of Wales, the first member of the Royal family to hold the title after Princess Diana.
A royal source said the new Princess of Wales “appreciates the history of this role but understandably wants to look to the future as she creates her own path”.
The royal source said: “The couple focus on building the trust and respect of the Welsh people over time.
“The Prince and Princess of Wales will approach their roles in the same humble and unpretentious way they approached their business before.”
Meanwhile, the change of monarch led to other title changes around the royal family.
William also inherited the Scottish titles Duke of Rothesay, Earl of Carrick, Baron of Renfrew, Lord and Prince of the Isles, and Grand Steward of Scotland.
The Duchess of Cambridge is now the Duchess of Cornwall and Cambridge. When William becomes the Prince of Wales, as expected, he becomes the Princess of Wales.
The Duke of Cambridge is now the Duke of Cornwall and Cambridge as heir to the throne. As Charles’ eldest son, he inherited the title of Duke of Cornwall (pictured), with King Charles confirming that he was made the Prince of Wales.
Archie Mountbatten-Windsor, son of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, is now technically a prince after the queen’s death. Her younger sister, Lilibet ‘Lili’ Mountbatten-Windsor, is also entitled to become a princess after the queen’s death and becomes king along with her grandfather, the Prince of Wales.
When William becomes Earl of Chester, Kate will also hold the title of Countess of Chester. Also now Duchess of Rothesay in Scotland – formerly the title of Camilla.
Meanwhile, Prince Edward, known as the Earl of Wessex, could become the Duke of Edinburgh, while his wife, Sophie Wessex, would become the new Duchess of Edinburgh.
Prince Edward was by now Earl of Wessex. However, he could become the Duke of Edinburgh after the Queen’s death.
Royal family members see a title change following the death of the Queen, Britain’s longest reigning monarch
The duchy would be handed over to Edward in 1999 after Buckingham Palace announced that his father would take his place “when the time came”, with the blessings of both his parents.
Instead, he was awarded the title Earl of Wessex by the Queen after he married Sophie Rhys-Jones that same year.
However, after Prince Philip passed away in April 2021, at the age of 99, the title was transferred to VI in 1947.
Last year, Charles reportedly decided whether to give the title to Edward, another member of his family, or suspend him.
He was said to be considering keeping his 1999 promise while assessing his own future. Said the Sunday Times.
A source told the publication: “The Prince is the Duke of Edinburgh as he stands now and what happens to his title is up to him. Not to Edward.
And another said, ‘Edinburgh will not go to them (Wessex) like the prince.’ said.
The title of Duke of Edinburgh will merge with the crown after Charles ascends the throne, meaning it can be reassigned to Edward.
The initial decision to award Edward the title was made in recognition of his work and dedication to the Duke of Edinburgh Award, of which he is a trustee, as well as chairman of the Duke of Edinburgh International Award.
Philip was the sixth, including the two Dukes of Gloucester and Edinburgh, to hold the title of Duke of Edinburgh.
If Edward inherited the Edinburgh title, it would pass to his son James, Viscount Severn, who grew up expecting a life outside of the royal family.
Source: Daily Mail
