Kate Middleton and Prince William’s new titles revealed by King Charles in his first official address as monarch
KING Charles tonight revealed Prince William and Kate Middleton’s official new titles.
His Majesty, 73, said the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and Cambridge will now be known as the Prince and Princess of Wales as he gave his first televised address as king this evening.
Speaking in his first public address as King today, he said he was creating his son and heir, William, the Prince of Wales.
And he said he knew his son and his wife would “continue to inspire” in their new roles.
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Charles said: “As my Heir, William now assumes the Scottish titles which have meant so much to me.
“He succeeds me as Duke of Cornwall and takes on the responsibilities for the Duchy of Cornwall which I have undertaken for more than five decades.
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“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 centre ground where vital help can be given.”
It is understood their titles come into effect at 6pm today.
Charles automatically became King after Her Majesty’s passing at Balmoral yesterday.
But he will be formally proclaimed monarch at a historic Accession Council meeting at St James’s Palace tomorrow.
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The monarch also opened up about his “personal grief” and vowed to renew his mother’s promise of a “lifelong service” in his speech.
He added this is also a “time of change for my family”.
Royal officials confirmed His Majesty would from now on be known as King Charles III, having been known as the Prince of Wales since 1948.
Kate yesterday adopted Camilla’s title, the Duchess of Cornwall, while Camilla became Queen Consort.
William and Kate updated their social media profiles to reflect the update today, changing their names to the ‘Prince and Princess of Wales’ online.
They will now also go by the titles Prince and Princess of Wales – the titles given to Princess Diana when she married Charles in 1981.
It comes after Kate was seen this afternoon for the first time since the Queen’s death, wearing dark sunglasses and a black top on her way to pick up her children from school.
The Duchess of Cornwall and Cambridge wore dark sunglasses and a black top on her way to pick up her children from school.
She stayed behind in Berkshire with kids George, Charlotte and Louis while William rushed to be by his grandmother’s side in Scotland after doctors said they were “concerned” for her health.
William travelled with Prince Andrew, Edward and Sophie Wessex as fears for the monarch grew.
Charles and Camilla were already in the country, and they were later joined by Harry.
The royals arrived back in London today, where they were met by cheers from crowds lining the gates of Buckingham Palace.
Charles was kissed on the cheek by one well-wisher, while chants of “God save the King” rang out.