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Breaking Down All of Kate Middleton and Prince William's Royal Titles and What They Mean

Kate Middleton and Prince William expanded their royal resumes when King Charles III recently gave them new military appointments. Here's a guide to all the titles the couple currently hold.

By Gabrielle Chung Aug 12, 2023 7:00 AMTags
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Watch: Kate Middleton & Prince William Get NEW Military Titles

You have to wear a lot of hats to be in the\u00a0royal family. And no, we're not just talking about fascinators.

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Kate Middleton and Prince William\u00a0recently expanded their duties when they were given new military appointments by King Charles III, adding to their already quite lengthy resume of titles.

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In addition to being the Princess of Wales, Kate became\u00a0the Commodore-in-Chief of the Fleet Air Arm, Colonel-in-Chief of the 1st Queen's Dragoon Guards and Royal Honorary Air Commodore of Royal Air Force Coningsby. Meanwhile, her husband added more military titles under his belt\u00a0when he was named Colonel-in-Chief of The Mercian Regiment, Colonel-in-Chief of The Army Air Corps, and Royal Honorary Air Commodore of\u00a0Royal Air Force Valley, where he previously spent three years as a search and rescue pilot.

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"Following His Majesty's Accession, The King is pleased to announce further military appointments for working Members of the Royal Family," the palace said in a statement, per\u00a0People. "The new appointments will continue to reflect the close relationship between the Armed Forces and the Royal Family in His Majesty's reign."

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The new appointments\u00a0came nearly a year after the couple\u2014who are parents to Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, 8, and Prince Louis, 5\u2014got a formal title\u00a0upgrade when the line of succession shifted upon the death of Queen Elizabeth II in September.

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And while they still are\u00a0technically the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, William and Kate are now officially\u00a0the Prince and Princess of Wales\u2014roles reserved for the heir apparent and his wife\u2014after Charles ascended the throne as the new monarch.\u00a0

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So, just how many titles do Kate and William have now? Read on to find out.\u00a0

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Duke and Duchess of Cambridge

Prince William and Kate Middleton\u00a0were bestowed the title by Queen Elizabeth II on their wedding day, April 29, 2011. The last person to hold the dukedom prior to William was Queen Victoria's cousin\u00a0Prince George, 2nd Duke of Cambridge, who died in 1904.

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Prince and Princess of Wales

William was appointed the title in September 2022 following the death of his grandmother Queen Elizabeth and accession of his\u00a0father\u00a0King Charles III. In the change-up, Kate became Princess of Wales, a title previously held by William's mother Princess Diana\u00a0during\u00a0her marriage to Charles\u2014then known as Prince Charles\u2014from\u00a01981 to 1996.

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Given that Kate (born Catherine Middleton) did not come from a British royal family, her\u00a0formal name is actually Catherine, Princess of Wales.

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Duke and Duchess of Cornwall

The couple also inherited this title upon King Charles' accession as the British monarch. The role was previously held by Charles and his wife Queen Camilla, who technically became the Princess of Wales when she married the royal in 2005 but opted to use her duchess title prior to becoming queen consort.

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Duke and Duchess of Rothesay

In Scotland, William and Kate are also known as the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay, titles they inherited from King Charles and Queen Camilla when the line of succession shifted upon the death of Queen Elizabeth. Other Scottish titles they were\u00a0bequeathed\u00a0include Earl and Countess of Carrick, Baron and Baroness of Renfrew, and Lord and Lady of the Isles.

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As the heir apparent, William additionally gained the title of Prince and Great Steward of Scotland when his dad became the new sovereign.

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Earl and Countess of Strathearn

Queen Elizabeth bestowed the Scottish titles upon William and Kate on their wedding day. They couple were referred to as such before inheriting the title of Duke and Duchess of Rothesay in 2022.

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Baron and Baroness Carrickfergus

In Northern Ireland, William and Kate are known as Baron and Baroness\u00a0Carrickfergus, another title they received from Queen Elizabeth upon their marriage. Kate is also sometimes referred to as\u00a0Lady Carrickfergus.

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Earl and Countess of Chester

King Charles held the title of Earl of Chester from 1958 until his accession in 2022, when William inherited the role as the heir apparent. Through marriage, Kate took on the role of Countess of Chester.

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Commodore-in-Chief of Scotland and Commodore-in-Chief of Submarines

In August 2006, William was appointed Commodore-in-Chief of Scotland and\u00a0Commodore-in-Chief of Submarines by Queen Elizabeth "in recognition of the strong links between the Royal Navy and the Royal Family," according to the royal family website.

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Colonel of the Irish Guards and Colonel of the Welsh Guards

In December 2022, Kate was appointed the\u00a0Colonel of the Irish Guards, a role previously held by her husband. Meanwhile, William inherited the title of\u00a0Colonel of the Welsh Guards from his dad King Charles.

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Colonel-in-Chief, 1st The Queen's Dragoon Guards; Commodore-in-Chief, Fleet Air Arm; Royal Honorary Air Commodore, RAF Coningsby

Kate was named\u00a0Commodore-in-Chief of the Fleet Air Arm, Colonel-in-Chief of the 1st Queen's Dragoon Guards and Royal Honorary Air Commodore, RAF Coningsby by King Charles in August 2023.

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The title of\u00a0 Colonel-in-Chief of the 1st Queen's Dragoon Guards was one previously held by\u00a0Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother from\u00a01959 to 2002 and Charles from\u00a02003 to 2023.

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Kate landed her first senior role for the Royal Air Force (RAF) in becoming the a Royal Honorary Air Commodore for RAF Coningsby. The title is also a sweet nod to her grandfather Captain Peter Middleton, who flew alongside Queen Elizabeth's late husband Prince Philip during a two-month aerial tour of South America in 1962.

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Colonel-in-Chief, Mercian Regiment; Colonel-in-Chief, Army Air Corps; Royal Honorary Air Commodore, RAF Valley

William was given the titles of\u00a0Colonel-in-Chief of The Mercian Regiment and Colonel-in-Chief of Army Air Corps in August 2023 by his dad, King Charles, after a reshuffling of military appointments. In addition, he was appointed as Royal Honorary Air Commodore, RAF Valley, where he previously spent three years as a search and rescue pilot.

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\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n ", "page_last_modified": "" }, { "page_name": "Yep, It\u2019s Official: Kate Middleton Will Now Be a Princess", "page_url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/kate-middletons-upcoming-title-change-214100646.html", "page_snippet": "Will Kate Middleton be a princess? Here's how the Duchess of Cambridge's title will change when Prince William is Wales and Prince Charles is king post-Queen's death.Princess of Wales: Charles confirmed he is handing his previous title, Prince of Wales, over to Prince William. (The title is traditionally given to the heir apparent, aka Will.) This means Kate is the new Princess of Wales, a title last held by Princess Diana because Charles\u2019s second wife, Duchess Camilla, chose not to use it out of respect. Duchess of Cornwall: William is also the Duke of Cornwall now that Charles is the King, as it\u2019s also traditionally granted to the heir apparent. This makes Kate the new Duchess of Cornwall, a title that was previously held by Charles\u2019s wife Camilla. Duchess of Rothesay: Just like the Cornwall and Wales titles, the Scottish Rothesay title is typically held by the heir apparent, which means Will gets it, making Kate the Duchess of Rothesay (a title also formerly held by Camilla). Queen! Freaking! Consort! She\u2019ll likely go by Queen Catherine/Queen Kate to keep things simple though. Kate Middleton already has a handful of titles thanks to being a casual member of the British royal family, and she has even more now that her father-in-law, Prince King Charles III, is the new monarch of England after Queen Elizabeth II\u2019s passing. So how will Kate\u2019s titles change and evolve once we enter the Charlesian Era*? Let\u2019s dive in.", "page_result": "Yep, It\u2019s Official: Kate Middleton Will Now Be a Princess - Yahoo Sports
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Yep, It\u2019s Official: Kate Middleton Will Now Be a Princess

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·3 min read
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Kate Middleton already has a handful of titles thanks to being a casual member of the British royal family, and she has even more now that her father-in-law, Prince King Charles III, is the new monarch of England after Queen Elizabeth II\u2019s passing. So how will Kate\u2019s titles change and evolve once we enter the Charlesian Era*? Let\u2019s dive in.

*Not a thing, trying to make it one, thanks.

First, a Refresher on Kate Middleton\u2019s Titles When Queen Elizabeth Was Alive

Kate is technically a princess of the United Kingdom, but \u201cprincess\u201d is her occupation, not her title. Her titles under the Queen\u2019s rule were, however\u2026

The Duchess of Cambridge: A hereditary title bestowed by Queen Elizabeth II on Kate when she married Prince William.

The Countess of Strathearn: Kate\u2019s initial title in Scotland, also bestowed on her upon marriage to Prince William by the Queen.

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Photo credit: WPA Pool - Getty Images

Lady Carrickfergus: Kate\u2019s initial title in Northern Ireland, also given to her upon her entry into the royal family by Queen Elizabeth II.

The Titles Kate Gets Now That Charles Is King

Princess of Wales: Charles confirmed he is handing his previous title, Prince of Wales, over to Prince William. (The title is traditionally given to the heir apparent, aka Will.) This means Kate is the new Princess of Wales, a title last held by Princess Diana because Charles\u2019s second wife, Duchess Camilla, chose not to use it out of respect.

Charles confirmed all this in his first speech as King Charles III, saying the following:

\u201cAs my heir, William now assumes the Scottish titles which have meant so much to me. He succeeds me as Duke of Cornwall and takes on the responsibilities for the Duchy of Cornwall, which I have undertaken for more than five decades. Today, I am proud to create him Prince of Wales, Tywysog Cymru, the country whose title I have been so greatly privileged to bear during so much of my life and duty. With Catherine beside him, our new Prince and Princess of Wales will, I know, continue to inspire and lead our national conversations, helping to bring the marginal to the center ground where vital help can be given.\u201d

While it is possible Kate could avoid using the title, royal experts seem to think she will use it. \u201cIt\u2019s hard to see it not happening. I\u2019m sure it\u2019ll be a bit of a bittersweet moment,\u201d a source told The Telegraph in January 2022. \u201cThis is her [Diana\u2019s] son and his wife, so in some ways, it will be coming full circle\u2014but it will also be a poignant reminder of what we all lost.\u201d

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Photo credit: Tim Graham - Getty Images

Duchess of Cornwall: William is also the Duke of Cornwall now that Charles is the King, as it\u2019s also traditionally granted to the heir apparent. This makes Kate the new Duchess of Cornwall, a title that was previously held by Charles\u2019s wife Camilla.

Duchess of Rothesay: Just like the Cornwall and Wales titles, the Scottish Rothesay title is typically held by the heir apparent, which means Will gets it, making Kate the Duchess of Rothesay (a title also formerly held by Camilla).

The Title Kate Will Get When *William* Is King

Queen! Freaking! Consort! She\u2019ll likely go by Queen Catherine/Queen Kate to keep things simple though. If you aren\u2019t familiar with what a queen consort is, we have a whole explainer on the different types of queens over here (there are a bunch), but basically, it\u2019s the spouse of a ruling king. In other words, Kate will be called \u201cqueen,\u201d but the addition of \u201cconsort\u201d makes it clear she has no constitutional power and is a queen in title only.

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In conclusion: Kate\u2019s titles are an ever-changing mood, but once she\u2019s a queen, she\u2019s pretty much peaked.

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Yep, It\u2019s Official: Kate Middleton Will Now Be a Princess

Mehera Bonner
·3 min read
43

Kate Middleton already has a handful of titles thanks to being a casual member of the British royal family, and she has even more now that her father-in-law, Prince King Charles III, is the new monarch of England after Queen Elizabeth II\u2019s passing. So how will Kate\u2019s titles change and evolve once we enter the Charlesian Era*? Let\u2019s dive in.

*Not a thing, trying to make it one, thanks.

First, a Refresher on Kate Middleton\u2019s Titles When Queen Elizabeth Was Alive

Kate is technically a princess of the United Kingdom, but \u201cprincess\u201d is her occupation, not her title. Her titles under the Queen\u2019s rule were, however\u2026

The Duchess of Cambridge: A hereditary title bestowed by Queen Elizabeth II on Kate when she married Prince William.

The Countess of Strathearn: Kate\u2019s initial title in Scotland, also bestowed on her upon marriage to Prince William by the Queen.

\"Photo
Photo credit: WPA Pool - Getty Images

Lady Carrickfergus: Kate\u2019s initial title in Northern Ireland, also given to her upon her entry into the royal family by Queen Elizabeth II.

The Titles Kate Gets Now That Charles Is King

Princess of Wales: Charles confirmed he is handing his previous title, Prince of Wales, over to Prince William. (The title is traditionally given to the heir apparent, aka Will.) This means Kate is the new Princess of Wales, a title last held by Princess Diana because Charles\u2019s second wife, Duchess Camilla, chose not to use it out of respect.

Charles confirmed all this in his first speech as King Charles III, saying the following:

\u201cAs my heir, William now assumes the Scottish titles which have meant so much to me. He succeeds me as Duke of Cornwall and takes on the responsibilities for the Duchy of Cornwall, which I have undertaken for more than five decades. Today, I am proud to create him Prince of Wales, Tywysog Cymru, the country whose title I have been so greatly privileged to bear during so much of my life and duty. With Catherine beside him, our new Prince and Princess of Wales will, I know, continue to inspire and lead our national conversations, helping to bring the marginal to the center ground where vital help can be given.\u201d

While it is possible Kate could avoid using the title, royal experts seem to think she will use it. \u201cIt\u2019s hard to see it not happening. I\u2019m sure it\u2019ll be a bit of a bittersweet moment,\u201d a source told The Telegraph in January 2022. \u201cThis is her [Diana\u2019s] son and his wife, so in some ways, it will be coming full circle\u2014but it will also be a poignant reminder of what we all lost.\u201d

\"Photo
Photo credit: Tim Graham - Getty Images

Duchess of Cornwall: William is also the Duke of Cornwall now that Charles is the King, as it\u2019s also traditionally granted to the heir apparent. This makes Kate the new Duchess of Cornwall, a title that was previously held by Charles\u2019s wife Camilla.

Duchess of Rothesay: Just like the Cornwall and Wales titles, the Scottish Rothesay title is typically held by the heir apparent, which means Will gets it, making Kate the Duchess of Rothesay (a title also formerly held by Camilla).

The Title Kate Will Get When *William* Is King

Queen! Freaking! Consort! She\u2019ll likely go by Queen Catherine/Queen Kate to keep things simple though. If you aren\u2019t familiar with what a queen consort is, we have a whole explainer on the different types of queens over here (there are a bunch), but basically, it\u2019s the spouse of a ruling king. In other words, Kate will be called \u201cqueen,\u201d but the addition of \u201cconsort\u201d makes it clear she has no constitutional power and is a queen in title only.

\"Photo
Photo credit: WPA Pool - Getty Images

In conclusion: Kate\u2019s titles are an ever-changing mood, but once she\u2019s a queen, she\u2019s pretty much peaked.

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\nPrincess Kate, 41, becomes the Commodore-in-Chief of the Fleet Air Arm, Colonel-in-Chief of the 1st Queen\u2019s Dragoon Guards and Royal Honorary Air Commodore of Royal Air Force Coningsby.\n

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\nKate\u2019s new RAF appointment bolsters a bond to the branch that was already strong. Her husband flew as an RAF Search and Rescue pilot based at RAF Valley in Anglesey, Wales, from 2010 to 2013, and the couple hold other RAF-related appointments. The Prince of Wales, 41, serves as the Honorary Air Commandant of RAF Coningsby, while Princess Kate is the Honorary Air Commodore of the Air Cadets. In July, William and Kate took their three kids \u2014 Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, 8, and Prince Louis, 5 \u2014 for a family field trip to the Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford, the world\u2019s largest military air show.\n

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\nLike his wife, the palace announced that Prince William has also been awarded three new appointments. The heir to the British throne will now be known as Colonel-in-Chief, The Mercian Regiment; Colonel-in-Chief, The Army Air Corps; and Royal Honorary Air Commodore, RAF Valley \u2014 where he previously flew as a pilot.\u00a0\u00a0
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\nWhile King Charles, 74, became Head of the Armed Forces when he acceded to the throne following Queen Elizabeth\u2019s death in September 2022, he is also taking on more military affiliations. The King is now Sponsor of the HMS Queen Elizabeth, Colonel-in-Chief of the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards, Colonel-in-Chief of the Royal Tank Regiment, Captain General of the Royal Artillery, Captain General of the Honourable Artillery Company, Colonel-in-Chief of the Royal Regiment of Scotland, Royal Honorary Air Commodore of RAF Marham and Air Commodore-in-Chief of RAF Regiment. \n

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\nThe King may feel especially connected to the HMS Queen Elizabeth and RAF affiliations as he trained and served in both the Royal Navy and the Royal Air Force during his time as heir.
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\nHis wife, Queen Camilla, becomes patron of The Royal Army Chaplains\u2019 Department. Camilla, 76, also acts as Colonel-in-Chief of The Royal Lancers (the regiment her late father, Major Bruce Shand, served with during World War II) as well as Colonel-in-Chief of The Rifles and Colonel of the Grenadier Guards.
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\nCamilla\u2019s royal role with the Grenadier Guards was announced nearly a year after Prince Andrew was removed from the position. In January 2022, Queen Elizabeth stripped her second son of his military titles and patronages after he was accused of sexual assault in a lawsuit filed by Virginia Roberts Giuffre, an alleged victim of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Prince Andrew has denied any wrongdoing and settled with Giuffre out of court in February 2022.\n

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\nIn December, King Charles named his wife to the ceremonial role with the celebrated regiment. The monarch also made Prince William the honorary Colonel of the Welsh Guards and Princess Kate the honorary Colonel of the Irish Guards (taking over the title after her husband!) in the same motion.\n

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\nOn Friday, King Charles further awarded new appointments for his only sister and youngest brother. Princess Anne, 72, becomes Deputy Colonel-in-Chief of the Royal Regiment of Scotland, \u201crecognising Her Royal Highness\u2019s strong links to Scotland\u201d and existing ties to the regiment as Colonel-in-Chief of the 1st Battalion, The Ranger Regiment and 6th Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Scotland.
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\nMeanwhile, Prince Edward, 59, was named Colonel-in-Chief of the Royal Dragoon Guards and Colonel-in-Chief of the Queen\u2019s Royal Hussars. It\u2019s been a significant year for Prince Edward, who the King named the Duke of Edinburgh on his birthday in May. The title was created for their father, Prince Philip, when he married then-Princess Elizabeth in 1947, and Edward\u2019s wife, Sophie, became the Duchess of Edinburgh in the same sweep.\n

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\nThe palace announced that Sophie, 58, will be Colonel-in-Chief of the Royal Irish Regiment and Royal Colonel of the Queen\u2019s Own Yeomanry. Sophie\u2019s appointment to the Royal Irish Regiment fills a position previously held by Prince Andrew, per the BBC, as does Queen Camila\u2019s previously announced role with the Royal Lancers.
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\nRounding out the ranks, Queen Elizabeth's cousin the Duke of Gloucester is now Air Commodore-in-Chief of the Royal Auxiliary Air Force while his wife Birgitte is Colonel-in-Chief of the Adjutant General\u2019s Corps.\n

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\nKing Charles, Queen Camilla, Prince William, Princess Kate, Princess Anne, Prince Edward, Sophie, Prince Richard and Birgitte all appeared together on the balcony of Buckingham Palace on the King and Queen\u2019s May coronation day and again for the first Trooping the Colour of his royal reign in June. The appearances created a clear portrait of the working royal family today.
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Here's why Kate Middleton's official title won't include her first name until she's Queen

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  • Middleton is best known as HRH The Duchess of Cambridge, the title she inherited after marrying Prince William in 2011.
  • While some fans may refer to her as \"Duchess Catherine\" this isn't technically correct.
  • Likewise, if she were to use the princess title, she wouldn't be allowed to go by \"Princess Kate\" or \"Princess Catherine\" because women who become royal by marriage must take their husband's name.  
  • This will change when Middleton becomes Queen and she will likely be referred to as \"Queen Catherine,\" according to royal expert Marlene Koenig. 
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Kate Middleton has many titles. She's best-known as HRH The Duchess of Cambridge, and the Countess of Strathearn in Scotland \u2014 but did you know she's also Princess of the United Kingdom?

Middleton doesn't use the title in a formal capacity. In fact, the only time the royal has been officially acknowledged as a princess is in the occupation title section of her children's birth certificates.

However, if she did use the title, she would have to take her husband's name instead of her own, making her \"Princess William of Wales.\"

The only time Middleton will be allowed to use her first name after her title is when she becomes Queen. Here's why.

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Only 'blood princesses' get to keep their own names

Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie \u2014 daughters of Prince Andrew \u2014 were born into royalty, so they were able to keep their names as part of their title. This privilege didn't change when Eugenie married Jack Brooksbank in 2018.

The same rule applies to all \"blood princesses,\" including Middleton's daughter Princess Charlotte. 

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However, women who marry into the family inherit their husband's title \u2013 and this includes even Princess Diana. 

\"Diana was never Princess Diana,\" Marlene Koenig, a royal expert for History Extra, told Insider. \"The British royal family follows the older German style of royal wives, by styling the wife by her husband's name. 

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\"The press called her Princess Diana as the press still uses Prince Charles even though Charles not been styled as Prince Charles since his mother became queen,\" she added, referencing Charles' title of Charles, Prince of Wales.

One of the most well known royal women to style their name like this in the present day is Princess Michael of Kent, wife to the Queen's first cousin Prince Michael.

Middleton will only get to use her first name when she becomes Queen consort

When Prince William became the Duke of Cambridge upon his marriage to Middleton in 2011, she also inherited this title and became Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge.

\"If the Queen had not created William a duke, Catherine would be styled as HRH Princess William of Wales,\" Koenig explained.

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Similar to the princess title, Middleton isn't able to shorten her title to Duchess Catherine as it isn't technically correct. 

The only time she will be able to use her first name after a title is when she becomes Queen consort. When Prince William accedes to the throne, she will be known as Queen Catherine, according to Koenig. 

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