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While she is one of the leaders of the British royal family today, Kate Middleton was denied a title that her husband, Prince William, would have wanted to give her. A rejection that came directly from the late Elizabeth II.
Duchess of Cambridge, Princess of Wales… Since the beginning of her union with Prince William, Kate Middleton has collected official titles. But today, she’s missing one that her husband especially wanted her to receive at their April 2011 wedding.
Agreed Telegraph: Lady Diana’s eldest son, who was born Prince William, wanted to continue to be called that even after marriage. Then he wanted his future wife, Kate Middleton, to be called “Princess Catherine”. A title that was never officially granted to him.
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It is reported that the late Queen Elizabeth II herself rejected this request. for her, the title of princess is inherited by birth, not marriage. “Kate is an ordinary person and could not be recognized as Princess Catherine,” royal expert Kenneth Rose revealed.
“One or two exceptions”
However, the latter also says that the mother of King Charles III has already made “one or two exceptions” regarding this status of the princess. “On the death of Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester, the Queen bestowed the title of Princess Alice on the Duchess of Gloucester. However, it was to reward him for years of good and faithful service,” he explained.
But Kate Middleton’s title change could trigger other cascading changes in the royal family. “If that happened, I’m sure that Princess Michael of Kent, for example, would ask to become Princess Marie-Christie,” the royal expert said, adding: “I think there will be some pressure on Prince William, not to change the system.”
Source: Le Figaro
