What are The Royal Family’s new titles?

The Royal Family

by Emily Gilbert |
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Following the sad death of Queen Elizabeth II, a lot has changed for the monarchy and her passing means that the titles of the Royal Family have changed. If you're curious about who's title has changed as a result, here's everything you need to know.

What is Charles now known as?

The Prince of Wales is now King Charles III. As first in line to the throne, he inherits the Queen's sovereign title and job as head of the Commonwealth, along with assets such as land and property (he also becomes the Duke of Lancaster). As ruler of the Commonwealth's 54 countries, Charles will now legally own 6.6 billion acres of land, one-sixth of the earth’s land surface.

What is Camilla now known as?

Camilla, wife of the King, is now the Queen Consort. She will be known as Her Majesty rather than Her Royal Highness. She is a Queen Consort, as was the Queen Mother, rather than a Queen Regnant who rules in her own right, such as Elizabeth II.

At the time of their wedding in 2005, the agreement was that Camilla would become princess consort upon Charles's coronation. However in a statement during the Platinum Jubilee in February, Queen Elizabeth II said she wanted Camilla to be known as queen consort when Charles became king.

What are William and Kate now called?

Because William is now heir to the throne, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are now Prince and Princess of Wales following the King's announcement. In his first address to the nation, King Charles III confirmed that William now also has the title of the Prince of Wales along with Kate who will now be the Princess of Wales, a title which once belonged to Williams mother, Princess Diana.

What are George, Charlotte and Louis now known as?

William and Kate’s children have become Prince George of Wales, Princess Charlotte of Wales, and Prince Louis of Wales.They will no longer be referred to as the Cambridge Children, but the Wales children instead.

Harry and Meghan

Prince Harry and Meghan

Harry and Meghan will remain the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, despite the fact they can no longer use the titles of His and Her Royal Highness after stepping back from Royal duties. Their children however will see a change in title. Following rules brought in by George V in 1917, any grandchildren of the sovereign will become Prince and Princess. This means Archie is now a Prince and Lilibet is now a Princess.

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