Prince William and Kate Middleton's new titles and roles as Charles becomes King
08.09.2022 - 22:17
/ dailyrecord.co.uk
Prince Charles has now become King following the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth aged 96. This news has shaken up the line of succession in the Royal Family, as many members will now receive new titles.
Prince William, who is now heir to the throne, is just one of many members set for a major title change and new role. This news doesn't just affect William, but his entire family as Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, and their three children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis too.
What will these title changes be? What will their new roles entail? And how will this affect their three children? Here we take a look...
As next in line to the throne, William will automatically assume the titles of Duke of Cornwall and Earl of Chester, as well as Duke of Rothesay, for use when in Scotland. As his wife, Kate gets the female equivalent of these titles - Duchess of Cornwall, Countess of Chester and Duchess of Rothesay.
However, they are not losing their Duke and Duchess of Cambridge titles - these new titles will be additions. This means they are now styled the TRH The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and Cambridge.
In addition, George is now Prince George of Cornwall and Cambridge, Charlotte is Princess Charlotte of Cornwall and Cambridge and Louis is now Prince Louis of Cornwall and Cambridge.
Since the age of nine until his mother's death, Charles held the title of Prince of Wales. However, this is one title that has not automatically been passed on to William - it is only given to the heir apparent at the discretion of the monarch.
Should Charles bestow this honour on William, and it is likely that he will at some point in the near future, William will become the Prince of Wales. Kate therefore will become the