When it comes to royal titles, it can often get a little confusing as the lines blur and members of the royal family change positions. As the royals climb the ranks, their titles are also subject to changes.
Currently, heir to the throne Prince Charles is known as the Prince of Wales, holding the title since — the longest-serving Prince of Wales in history. However, it is not automatically given to the male heir. In fact, it is the decision of the ruling King or Queen. When Charles becomes King, William will be the heir apparent and it is likely that his father will pass the title down to him.
The traditional title was first used by an English heir to the throne back in the 14th Century. However, the title is not automatically given to male heirs. It is thought that Kate Middleton's title will be known to most of the world as Queen Catherine when Prince William becomes King of England, according to royal expert and author of the blog Royal Musings Marlene Koenig. But as Catherine is not of royal descent, she, like Camilla before her if Prince Charles were to become King, will become a Queen consort.
Only women who are born into the royal family, such as Kate's daughter Charlotte, can take the official title of Queen. Duchess Catherine will take part in a crowning ceremony similar to William's, on a smaller scale. On the official coronation page on the Royal Family's website, it explains, "Unless decided otherwise, a Queen consort is crowned with the King, in a similar but simpler ceremony.
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If the moniker sounds familiar, you should know that it previously belonged to the late Princess Diana. She inherited the title when she married Prince Charles in , and it has remained in retirement since her death in However, it was left in retirement out of respect to Lady Di and instead Parker Bowles formally goes by the Duchess of Cornwall.
Speaking of Cornwall, per Hello! Like Parker Bowles, Middleton also has the ability to opt against the title of Princess of Wales, however, assuming the queen gives her blessing, many royal fans expect that she will accept it as a way to honor her mother-in-law.
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