Prince William Duke of Cambridge

Now that his father Charles has become King following the Queen's death, there are big changes in store for Prince William and his wife Kate Middleton.

The heir to the throne is now [Prince William](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/prince-william), who like his father, is set for major title changes and a new role. [Duchess of Cambridge](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/kate-middleton-duchess-of-cambridge) too, as well as for their three children [Prince George](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/prince-george), [Princess Charlotte](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/princess-charlotte) and [Prince Louis](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/prince-louis). [Princess Charlotte](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/princess-charlotte) of Cornwall and Cambridge and Louis is now Prince Louis of Cornwall and Cambridge. [Princess Diana](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/princess-diana) - and George will become Prince George of Wales. [he attended the State Opening of Parliament](https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/prince-charles-steps-queen-joined-26922078) for the first time ever, accompanying his father Prince Charles and his wife Camilla. What will their new roles entail? [William had started attending meetings about the Duchy of Cornwall](https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/prince-william-holds-meetings-prepares-21559455). And how will this affect their three children? [Prince of Wales](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/prince-charles-prince-of-wales). [here](https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/royals/queen-dead-royals-live-updates-27940995) [William now automatically assumes titles](https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/royals-set-major-title-changes-25415108) including Duke of Cornwall, Earl of Chester and Duke of Rothesay for use when in Scotland. So what will these title changes be?

On top of Prince Charles immediately becoming King Charles (despite his coronation being months away), Prince William's titles are expected to change from Duke ...

Kate is expected to take on the title, with a source telling [The Telegraph](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2022/01/09/celebrating-40-project-queen-kate-begins/) in January 2022, “It’s hard to see it not happening. [Kate Middleton](https://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/celebs/a39573594/kate-middleton-title-change/) will become the Princess of Wales, a title last held by Princess Diana because [Duchess Camilla chose not to use it out of respect](https://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/celebs/a36863515/camilla-parker-bowles-queen-title-charles-king/). Meanwhile, the title Duke of Cornwall traditionally goes to the eldest son of the monarch, which is definitely Prince William. [Queen Elizabeth II has passed away at the age of 96](https://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/celebs/a31003467/queen-elizabeth-dies/), and there have been ripple effects within the British royal family’s structure. Actually, the title fully “ On top of [Prince Charles](https://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/celebs/a40155839/prince-charles-coronation/) immediately becoming King Charles (despite [his coronation](https://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/celebs/a40155839/prince-charles-coronation/) being months away), Prince William’s titles are expected to change from Duke of Cambridge to Prince of Wales/Duke of Cornwall—titles his father held before [ascending the throne](https://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/g19666813/british-order-of-succession-royal-family-throne/).

The Duke of Cambridge is currently second in line to the throne, one place behind his father, Prince Charles, who will take the throne after Queen Elizabeth II.

They continued: "The role has also been held by Prince Charles, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward. When Charles becomes King, there’s a chance he could reassign the role to someone other than Prince William." When Prince Charles inherits the throne, William will become the new Prince of Wales and will also inherit the Duchy of Cornwall. As well as being the Duke of Cambridge, Prince William is also the Earl of Strathearn and Baron Carrickfergus when he married Kate Middleton in 2011. [ The Talko](https://www.womanandhome.com/life/royal-news/prince-william-lose-title-charles-king-357261/) has said, "He may not be the Duke of Cornwall yet but that doesn’t mean Prince William is hurting for royal titles. Prince William is set to inherit many titles when he takes the British throne one day, but there is also one title that he could potentially lose.

The changes in the titles come after Queen Elizabeth, Britain's longest-reigning monarch and the nation's figurehead for seven decades, died aged 96.

The title 'Prince of Wales' is reserved for the heir apparent and was held by Charles, now King. Prince William held title of Duke of Cambridge before the Queen's death. She had been suffering from what Buckingham Palace has called "episodic mobility problems" since the end of last year, forcing her to withdraw from nearly all her public engagements.

Following news of the Queen's death, Kate Middleton's title is expected to change: Kate Middleton is currently the Duchess of Cambridge, but may also become ...

By Iris Goldsztajn Iris writes about everything from celebrity news and relationship advice to the pitfalls of diet culture and the joys of exercise. [Prince of Wales official website](https://www.princeofwales.gov.uk/titles-and-heraldry#chapter-wrapper-0), "it is normally passed on when the existing Prince of Wales accedes to the throne." That said, according to the That means that Middleton will now become Duchess of Cornwall and Duchess of Rothesay in Camilla Parker-Bowles' place. Firstly, in the aftermath of the Queen's death and his father's ascension, William will automatically become Duke of Cornwall and Duke of Rothesay, two titles which have been held by Prince Charles since Queen Elizabeth II's accession to the throne in 1952.

How have royal titles changed after the Queen's death? Charles – King. Charles, who was the Prince of Wales, is now King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain ...

The 1469 Act confirmed that the title should go to “the first-born prince of the King of Scots for ever”. Duke of Rothesay – This title of the Scottish peerage was first conferred by Robert III, King of Scots, on his son David in 1398. The income will cover the cost of both his public and private life. Elizabeth II was also the Duke of Lancaster. When Henry VIII broke from the Catholic Church in 1534 he was named Supreme Head of the Church of England. The Duchess of Cambridge is now the Duchess of Cornwall and Cambridge. When William becomes the Prince of Wales as expected, Kate will become the Princess of Wales – last used by William’s mother, Diana, Princess of Wales, when she was married to Charles. The Duke of Cambridge, as heir to the throne, is now the Duke of Cornwall and Cambridge. William has also inherited the Scottish titles the Duke of Rothesay, Earl of Carrick, Baron of Renfrew, Lord of the Isles and Prince and Great Steward of Scotland. William – The Duke of Cornwall and Cambridge Charles is also Defender of the Faith and Supreme Governor of the Church of England Charles, who was the Prince of Wales, is now King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

Eventually, Prince William and Kate Middleton are expected to be given the Prince and Princess of Wales titles by King Charles III. But already—just hours ...

The king and the queen consort were already in Scotland when the Queen’s need for medical attention was announced earlier today. Eventually, Prince William and Kate Middleton are expected to be given the Prince and Princess of Wales titles by King Charles III. Charles rarely went by his Cornwall title, most often going by Prince of Wales; Camilla nearly always went by hers, as the late Princess Diana was so widely known as the Princess of Wales during her lifetime.

Charles has become King but how will William, Kate and the other senior royals be known?

The 1469 Act confirmed that the title should go to “the first-born prince of the King of Scots for ever”. William is not yet the Prince of Wales. Duke of Rothesay – This title of the Scottish peerage was first conferred by Robert III, King of Scots, on his son David in 1398. The income will cover the cost of both his public and private life. Charles is now the Duke of Lancaster. Elizabeth II was also the Duke of Lancaster. When Henry VIII broke from the Catholic Church in 1534 he was named Supreme Head of the Church of England. The Duchess of Cambridge is now the Duchess of Cornwall and Cambridge. [Terms of use,](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/user-policies-a6184151.html) [Cookie policy](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/cookie-policy-a6184186.html) and [Privacy notice.](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/privacy-policy-a6184181.html) The Duke of Cambridge, as heir to the throne, is now the Duke of Cornwall and Cambridge. William – The Duke of Cornwall and Cambridge His style is His Majesty rather than His Royal Highness.Charles is also Defender of the Faith and Supreme Governor of the Church of England