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In a message to the nation on Sept. 9, King Charles III confirmed Prince William and Kate Middleton’s new titles will be Prince and Princess of Wales, respectively.

He said:

“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.”

 

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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge rename their Twitter account to the Prince and Princess of Wales

 

Though this title transfer is still pending, William and Kate have inherited a new batch of titles thanks to Charles’ ascension after his mother, Queen Elizabeth II died on Thursday September 8 at her estate in Scotland.

Specifically, William has since become the Duke of Cornwall and Duke of Rothesay, two dukedoms Charles acquired when Queen Elizabeth II became queen in 1952. And, in turn, Kate will now be known additionally as the Duchess of Cornwall and the Duchess of Rothesay.