What will catherine middletons title be

When Kate married William ten years ago truly where has the time gone? Something important to know, though: Kate's titles will change when Prince Charles becomes king, as Prince William will move up the ranks and become the new Prince of Wales.

As such, it's v likely that Kate will officially become the new Princess of Wales. Technically the title could have been passed on to Camilla Bowles, the Duchess of Cornwall aka Charles's wife , but she actually turned down the title out of respect for Diana.

Now if we go waaaaay into the future to discuss what Kate's title will be when William becomes the King of England , that's where things get a little confusing.

All of this won't happen for many, many, many years, but it seems like Kate's place within in the royal family is only going to expand from here. Can't wait! This is due to a change in the law of primogeniture. Wishing Her Majesty The Queen a very happy 94th birthday today!

The last predecessor of the title of Queen Consort was the Queen Mother. When he unexpectedly became King in after his brother, Prince Edward, abdicated in order to marry Wallis Simpson, she became the Queen Consort, but was referred to as the Queen. It was thought that this was to honour Prince Charles first wife, Diana Princess of Wales, who tragically died in a car crash in Paris in This is also why Camilla has never been known as the Princess of Wales.

Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall currently holds that title, although she does not use it publicly out of respect for the late Princess Diana who became known as the Princess of Wales upon marrying Charles in Home News Celebrity News. Royal News. Marie Claire is supported by its audience.

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