Although there was just an enthronement to the Royal family, we are already calmly looking to the future. One day Prince William will sit there, with Kate Middleton at his side. But what will we call it by then?
Princess Kate
With Charles becoming king, the title of Prince of Wales passed through another generation. Not much has changed for Prince William in terms of his name, but Kate from now on she will live like a princess instead of a duchess. But what title will she get once Prince William takes the throne?
Camilla is now Queen consort named. This refers to a queen who is married to a king, rather than a queen who has inherited the throne as Queen Elizabeth did. Elizabeth’s husband, Prince Philip, was designated as the Queen’s consort. Despite the title, Camilla will be popularly known as Queen Camilla. And there’s a good chance this will happen to Kate as well when William takes the throne. Officially it will be Catherine, the queen consort, but let’s be honest, Kate already is sometimes Queen Catherine named.
Other function
In addition to this title, you will also receive another job pack. In general, will Kate as the king’s consort, supporting her husband in his duties as king, assisting real commitments and make visits abroad. Additionally, she will also serve as the patroness of charities and charitable organizations.
Queen mother
In addition to queen consort, there is also the title of Queen Mother: a title that Queen Elizabeth’s mother wore after the death of her husband, King George VI. She had deliberately chosen that title, because otherwise people would have confused her with her daughter, who has the same name as hers.
According to royal expert Marlene Koenig, there is a possibility that Kate will also receive this title if she outlives her husband. “If Prince George is king, he can choose to be called His Majesty Queen Catherine, the Queen Mother,” Koenig explains.
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