William and Catherine, colloquially known by her maiden name Kate Middleton, also take the title of Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and Cambridge. The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall were previously held by King Charles and his wife Queen Camilla.

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“As my heir, William now takes on the Scottish titles that mean so much to me. He succeeds me as Duke of Cornwall and takes on the responsibilities for the Duchy of Cornwall, which I have held for more than five decades,” the King said. “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 vital help can be given.” Story continues below ad Along with the title of Prince of Wales and Duke of Cornwall comes the Duchy of Cornwall itself, along with several Scottish titles previously held by the King – Duke of Rothesay, Earl of Carrick and Baron Renfrew. So what do these titles really mean? Here’s what we know.

			What do the new titles mean?

As the new Prince and Princess of Wales, William and Catherine will take on new duties and responsibilities in supporting the King. William and Kate, both 40, have taken on central roles in the royal family in recent years, making regular public appearances and increasingly taking their three young children to events such as the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee earlier this year. Now with their new titles, they will take on even more duties to support the king. Story continues below ad

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According to the Prince of Wales’ website, an important part of William’s new role as heir to the throne is to “highlight achievements and emphasize the importance of service and the voluntary sector by encouragement and example”. He will do this by continuing to undertake a range of charitable activities and projects, including supporting conservation funding initiatives and raising awareness of youth cyberbullying. Unlike Queen Elizabeth II, who has refused to discuss her views publicly, Charles as Prince of Wales and heir to the throne has given speeches and written articles on topics he cares about, including climate change, green energy and alternative medicine. 2:32 Charles in charge: What the new king’s rule means for Canada and the future of the monarchy Charles in charge: What the new king’s rule means for Canada and the future of the monarchy As king, however, Charles would not be able to speak or intervene in politics because the role of sovereign is different from being Prince of Wales. Story continues below ad “It will no longer be possible for me to give so much of my time and energy to charities and issues that I care so deeply about. But I know that this important work will continue in the trusted hands of others,” the king said in his speech. Trending Stories

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This means that the charities and causes he supported will now be taken over by other members of the royal family, such as William, who is not only expected to carry out these duties but will also “frequently represent (the King) welcoming dignitaries to the UK and in State attending dinners during state visits,” the official website states. In addition, the prince is expected to “often represent the King and the United Kingdom abroad at state and ceremonial events, such as state funerals,” which Charles had previously undertaken. 2:41 Prince Charles and Camilla attend Ukrainian prayer service in Ottawa Prince Charles and Camilla attend Ukrainian prayer service in Ottawa – May 18, 2022 The role of the Princess of Wales is to support her husband, the Prince of Wales, in his work and in his role as heir to the throne. Catherine will also “undertake public engagements on behalf of the charities she supports,” according to the Royal Family’s website. Story continues below ad As the Duchess of Cambridge, Catherine has “highlighted the need for open and honest discussions on the topic of mental health to try to tackle stigma, as well as the importance of early intervention mental health support for young people”, the website says of the Royal Family. William’s position as the final heir to the throne was sealed when he was born on June 21, 1982, the first son of Charles and the late Diana, Princess of Wales. This put him in the limelight from the moment Charles and Diana introduced him to the television cameras outside the Lindo Ward at St. Mary in London.

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The world follows William from his school days in London to his courtship with Kate Middleton at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland and their spectacular wedding in Westminster Abbey. His charities and causes – from mental health to the environment – have given hints of what kind of monarch he could one day become. “William has been very keen to show how he’s going to handle things differently,” royal expert Pauline Maclaran, author of the book “Royal Fever: The British Monarchy in Consumer Culture,” told The Associated Press in June. “And so we’re seeing that more and more, where the future of the line is emphasized, with Charles being placed more in a sort of state position for William. We are always reminded that William is after Charles,” he added. Story continues below ad

			How does the Duchy of Cornwall work?

The Duchy of Cornwall, a private estate established by Edward III in 1337 to provide an income for the heir to the throne, will also be ruled by the Prince of Wales — now William. The duchy comprises land in 23 counties, mainly in the South West of England, comprising agricultural, commercial and residential property. Story continues below ad “The Duchy currently provides an annual income of £21 million, which the Prince uses to support himself, his children and their families, as well as his charity, which raises over £100 million a year for various good causes,” according to the Prince of Wales’s website. The Prince of Wales also pays income tax on all income generated by the duchy. 6:22 Remembering the Queen: Her connection to Canada and the most memorable moments Remembering the Queen: Her connection to Canada and the most memorable moments The duchy’s estate “comprises over 600 residential leases and more than 700 agricultural leases,” according to the official website, “all leased with the aim of maintaining strong links with the local community,” the website states. King Charles III, a vocal environmentalist, aimed to incorporate these interests through the work of the duchy. At Poundbury, he created an urban extension to the medieval town of Dorchester in southwest England on 400 acres of land belonging to his Duchy of Cornwall based on the traditional town planning principles he espoused. Story continues below ad In a recent Reuters report, critics say the project, which began in 1987 and is due to be completed in 2025, is a fanciful throwback. Supporters and many of its residents say it is radical and successful. — with files from The Associated Press, Reuters and Global News © 2022 Global News, a division of Corus Entertainment Inc.