Friendly and always in a positive mood, Kate has won the affection of friends and strangers alike. But it turns out that the legendary Queen Elizabeth II did not want Kate to be called a princess. Why? Here’s the story:
After the death of Queen Elizabeth II, on September 8, 2022, King Charles III assumed the throne and with it, Prince William and Kate Middleton received their new titles: Prince and Princess of Wales. However, reports surfaced that William had hoped Kate would be called ‘Princess’ much earlier in their wedding.
According to a royal courtier, Prince William asked Kate to become Princess Catherine after their iconic royal wedding in 2011. Speaking to The Telegraph, the insider revealed: “He says he was born Prince William and wants to continue to be known as that. . ” He also had strong feelings about the title his wife should have. “William wanted Kate to be Princess Catherine,” the courtier explained.
Queen Elizabeth’s reluctance to break with tradition
However, despite William’s hopes, Queen Elizabeth refused to make an exception to the long-standing tradition. Instead, Kate and William were given the titles Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. The Queen, known for following royal protocol, reportedly cited tradition as the reason behind her decision.
“Kate is common and could not be known as ‘Princess Catherine,'” the source clarified. However, it was not entirely unheard of for the monarch to make exceptions. “When Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester died, the Queen gave the Duchess of Gloucester the title Princess Alice,” the courtier noted. “But this was to recognize the years of faithful service.” Essentially, it was rare and required extraordinary circumstances.
It is also claimed that the Queen wanted to prevent a precedent being set which could lead to more requests from other members of the royal family.
Although William’s initial request was rejected, Kate eventually gained the official title of Princess upon Charles’s accession to the throne. Now known as the Princess of Wales, her title reflects her important role in the monarchy. In the future, Kate will take on an even higher role when she becomes Queen alongside William, who is first in line to the throne. The journey from Duchess to Princess has been a long one for Kate, but her time has come.
Queen Elizabeth Denied Prince William’s Request to Make Kate Middleton a Princess
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