The new Prince and Princess of Wales: Kate and William change their social media profiles to reflect their updated titles following King Charles’ speech
- Prince William and Kate Middleton are now the Prince and Princess of Wales
- Royal couple have updated their social media profiles to reflect their new titles
- Came after they changed to Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and Cambridge
- The chance occurred after King Charles announced their new titles last night
Prince William and Kate Middleton have updated their social media profiles to reflect their new titles, the Prince and Princess of Wales.
As Charles’s eldest son, William, 40, inherited the title the Duke of Cornwall upon the death of the Queen.
However last night, during his first speech to the nation, the new King told the former Duke and Duchess of Cambridge would be given the title Prince and Princess of Wales.
The change was immediately reflected on the couple’s social media pages, which changed from the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and Cambridge.
The prince, whose father Charles is now King Charles III, was among the senior royals who rushed to Balmoral upon hearing the Queen’s health was deteriorating.
Prince William and Kate Middleton, both 40, have updated their social media profiles to reflect their new titles, the Prince and Princess of Wales
The change was immediately reflected on the couple’s social media pages, which changed from the Duke and Duchess 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.
The King said: ‘Today, I am proud to create [William] Prince of Wales, Tywysog Cymru, the country whose title I have been so greatly privileged to bear during so much of my life and duty.
It comes as Kate said that she ‘appreciates the history’ associated with the role of the Princess of Wales but wants to create her ‘own path’.
A source said the new Princess of Wales ‘appreciates the history associated with this role but will understandably want to look to the future as she creates her own path’.
Prince William and Kate had earlier this week updated their social media profiles to reflect their previous titles, the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and Cambridge
The royal source said: ‘The couple are focused on deepening the trust and respect of the people of Wales over time.
‘The Prince and Princess of Wales will approach their roles in the modest and humble way they’ve approached their work previously.’
‘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.’
Since the 14th century the title of the Princess of Wales has been used by the wives of the Princes of Wales. However, it is a courtesy title
In his first televised address to the nation since the death of the Queen, King Charles III confirmed his son Prince William would inherit his title of the Prince of Wales and his wife Kate would become Princess
Technically, Charles’s wife, Camilla Parker-Bowles, has been the Princess of Wales until now, but she has used the feminine equivalent of Charles’s Duke of Cornwall title, the Duchess of Cornwall.
The Duchess of Cornwall is thought to not use the Princess of Wales title out of respect for Charles’s ex-wife Princess Diana, who died in Paris in August 1997.
Among the younger royals, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s infant children will become Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.
In his speech, the new King paid tribute to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex saying he wanted to ‘express my love for Harry and Meghan as they continue to build their lives overseas.’
Kate has said that she ‘appreciates the history’ associated with the role of the Princess of Wales but wants to create her ‘own path’
The couple also swapped their smiling social media profile photos to their official coats of arms earlier this week in a mark of respect to the Queen.
Kensington Royal, the handle of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge changed its image – which had shown the couple beaming at one another to their official royal coat of arms.
The Instagram account also shared the black and white image of the Queen released by the Palace today.
Meanwhile the royal family’s website was updated with a statement.
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