Prince William

Eventually, Prince William and Kate Middleton are expected to be given the Prince and Princess of Wales titles by King Charles III. But already—just hours ...

The king and the queen consort were already in Scotland when the Queen’s need for medical attention was announced earlier today. Eventually, Prince William and Kate Middleton are expected to be given the Prince and Princess of Wales titles by King Charles III. Charles rarely went by his Cornwall title, most often going by Prince of Wales; Camilla nearly always went by hers, as the late Princess Diana was so widely known as the Princess of Wales during her lifetime.

Queen Elizabeth II has passed away. Here are the new royal titles you need to know for King Charles, Queen Consort Camilla, Prince William and Kate ...

Hours later, it was confirmed that Prince Charles, the new monarch, will now be known as King Charles III. Meanwhile, 'Queen' is given to female rulers. For example, King Charles' grandfather's was baptised as Albert Frederick Arthur George but, on becoming king, he became George VI.

Charles has become King but how will William, Kate and the other senior royals be known?

The 1469 Act confirmed that the title should go to “the first-born prince of the King of Scots for ever”. William is not yet the Prince of Wales. Duke of Rothesay – This title of the Scottish peerage was first conferred by Robert III, King of Scots, on his son David in 1398. The income will cover the cost of both his public and private life. Charles is now the Duke of Lancaster. Elizabeth II was also the Duke of Lancaster. When Henry VIII broke from the Catholic Church in 1534 he was named Supreme Head of the Church of England. The Duchess of Cambridge is now the Duchess of Cornwall and Cambridge. [Terms of use,](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/user-policies-a6184151.html) [Cookie policy](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/cookie-policy-a6184186.html) and [Privacy notice.](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/privacy-policy-a6184181.html) The Duke of Cambridge, as heir to the throne, is now the Duke of Cornwall and Cambridge. William – The Duke of Cornwall and Cambridge His style is His Majesty rather than His Royal Highness.Charles is also Defender of the Faith and Supreme Governor of the Church of England

Prince William is now heir apparent to the British throne after the death of his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II.

William throws a foam javelin during a visit to Nottingham, England, in 2012. William became the patron of the organization in 2005. The two met while attending the University of St. Prince William kisses his wife, Catherine, on the balcony of Buckingham Palace after their wedding on April 29, 2011. The event fell on what would have been their mother's 46th birthday. William graduated as an Army officer and later went on to receive his Royal Air Force pilot's wings. William was attending the University of St. Prince William makes his water polo debut for the Scottish national universities squad during the annual Celtic Nations tournament in April 2004. He earned a degree in geography. William was 15 at the time, and Harry was 12. Members of the royal family stand vigil besides the Queen Mother's coffin in 2002. He was visiting his mother and his newborn brother, Prince Harry.

Prince William and Kate Middleton took on the titles of Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and Cambridge following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

Meghan Markle, however, [did not make the journey](https://pagesix.com/2022/09/08/meghan-markle-not-joining-royal-family-to-be-at-queens-bedside/) with her husband as she was in Germany promoting the Invictus Games. “We mourn profoundly the passing of a cherished Sovereign and a much-loved Mother. Per the Queen’s wishes, Camilla Parker Bowles, his wife, will [become Queen Consort](https://nypost.com/2022/02/05/queen-elizabeth-backs-camilla-as-queen-consort/). [Up Next](https://pagesix.com/2022/09/08/queen-elizabeths-glamorous-life-with-celebrities-in-photos/) [formerly known as Prince Charles](https://pagesix.com/2022/09/08/the-royal-familys-title-changes-after-queen-elizabeth-iis-death/) — said in a statement that his mother’s passing was a [“moment of great sadness.”](https://pagesix.com/2022/09/08/king-charles-speaks-out-after-queen-elizabeths-death/) [“medical supervision.”](https://pagesix.com/2022/09/08/queen-elizabeth-ii-under-medical-supervision/)