KATE MIDDLETON took on the title of the Duchess of Cambridge after tying the knot with Prince William in 2011. Why is the future queen consort not known as a princess, while her late mother-in-law was?
Kate Middleton looks set to become queen consort in the future, due to Prince William being second in the line of succession to the British throne. The couple tied the knot back in 2011, at Westminster Abbey. Following the nuptials, the pair took on the styles of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. However, Prince William still retains the title of Prince William.
However, despite officially being a member of the Royal Family, Kate is not known as Princess Catherine.
In contrast, Prince William’s late mother was widely known as Diana, Princess of Wales, or Princess Diana.
It came after she married Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales in 1981.
Just a week before the couple were granted a divorce in August 1996, a letters patent was issued by Queen Elizabeth II.
It saw the former wife of a son of the Sovereign, of a son of a son of a Sovereign, or of the eldest living son of the eldest living son of the Prince of Wales, no longer being able to hold the style of Royal Highness.
This meant that Princess Diana was no longer able to be addressed as Her Royal Highness.
In contrast, Prince William’s late mother was widely known as Diana, Princess of Wales, or Princess Diana.
It came after she married Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales in 1981.
Just a week before the couple were granted a divorce in August 1996, a letters patent was issued by Queen Elizabeth II.
It saw the former wife of a son of the Sovereign, of a son of a son of a Sovereign, or of the eldest living son of the eldest living son of the Prince of Wales, no longer being able to hold the style of Royal Highness.
Instead, she continued to be styled as Diana, Princess of Wales.
Even Diana herself pointed out that she was not officially a princess, Metro reported.
So, what is the rule when it comes to princes and princesses in the British Royal Family?
It seems that royals may only take on the title if they are born into the Royal Family.
However, the usage is restricted - and this means that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s child will not automatically be able to enjoy the style.
Under King George V’s Letters Patent of 1917, the title Princess and the use of Royal Highness was restricted to the daughters of a British sovereign, the male line granddaughters of the British sovereign, and the wife of a British prince.
This latter instance is where a woman marries a prince and can take on his princely title - such as the wife of Prince Michael of Kent is known by Princess Michael of Kent.
Even Diana herself pointed out that she was not officially a princess, Metro reported.
So, what is the rule when it comes to princes and princesses in the British Royal Family?
It seems that royals may only take on the title if they are born into the Royal Family.
However, the usage is restricted - and this means that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s child will not automatically be able to enjoy the style.
Under King George V’s Letters Patent of 1917, the title Princess and the use of Royal Highness was restricted to the daughters of a British sovereign, the male line granddaughters of the British sovereign, and the wife of a British prince.
This latter instance is where a woman marries a prince and can take on his princely title - such as the wife of Prince Michael of Kent is known by Princess Michael of Kent.
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