It means William is following in his father’s footsteps and Kate has become the first person since Diana, Princess of Wales, to use the title Diana held when she was married to Charles. The couple’s children are now Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis of Wales. In an address to the nation, the King said that “with Catherine by his side, our new Prince and Princess of Wales, I know, will continue to inspire and guide our national conversations, helping to bring the marginalized to the center where there is vital help can be given.’ Catherine “appreciates the history associated with this role but will understandably want to look to the future as she forges her own path,” a source said. “The pair are focused on deepening the trust and respect of the people of Wales over time,” they said, adding that the pair would approach their new roles “with the modesty and humility in which they have previously approached their work”. . Remembrance for the Queen at St Paul’s Cathedral – live updates The Queen Consort, Camilla, was also technically the Princess of Wales when she married Charles in 2005, but never used the title because of his relationship with Diana, who died in a car crash in 1997. Diana was stripped of her HRH style and her title changed to Diana, Princess of Wales after her divorce the year before she died. In addition to the title of Prince of Wales previously held by the King, William has assumed his Scottish titles and succeeded him as Duke of Cornwall. King Charles said: “I am proud to create him Prince of Wales, Tywysog Cymru, the country whose title I have been so privileged to bear during so much of my life and duty.” He added: “I also want to express my love for Harry and Meghan as they continue to build their lives abroad.”
