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Friday, September 9, 2022

Duchess Kate becomes the first Princess of Wales since Diana

Kate Middleton becomes the first Princess of Wales since Diana

 

Kate Middleton will be known as the Princess of Wales, King Charles III confirmed tonight. 

Kate, formerly known as the Duchess of Cambridge, will now hold the titles of the Duchess of Cornwall and the Princess of Wales - the first member of the Royal Family to hold the title since Princess Diana. 

However a source said the new Princess of Wales 'appreciates the history associated with this role but will understandably want to look to the future as she creates her own path'.

In his first televised address to the nation since the death of the Queen yesterday, King Charles III confirmed his son Prince William would inherit his title of the Prince of Wales and his wife Kate would become Princess. 

The King said: 'Today, I am proud to create [William] 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.Read more @  https://tinyurl.com/5ezv8amm