

(At the time of their births, Archie and Lilibet were the great-grandchildren of a sovereign, so they weren't given the titles.)

In 1917, King George V established a rule that stated the children and grandchildren of a sovereign would automatically be entitled to the titles His Royal Highness and prince or princess. The change in title is an automatic right with the ascension of a new monarch. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II invested her son, Prince Charles, in a formal ceremony in Wales on July 1, 1969. How King Charles III will continue this grown-up conversation in the years to come is an open but. Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan's children, son Archie and daughter Lilibet, are now technically Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, following the death of Queen Elizabeth II. In lieu of Queen Elizabeth II as its head of state, it welcomed a new president. They are now Prince George of Wales, Princess Charlotte of Wales, and Prince Louis of Wales. The couple's three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, have also received new titles. The two adopted the Cambridge title in 2011, following their marriage, and their new Cornwall title is one they have inherited from Charles and Camilla, who are now King and Queen Consort. King Charles III was crowned on Saturday in the British monarchy’s first coronation since 1953. The couple's Twitter bio now reads, "The official account of The Prince and Princess of Wales and The Royal Foundation, based at Kensington Palace." They have also migrated to a new Twitter account, and Kate briefly inherited the titles of Duke and Duchess of Cornwall, holding the titles along with Duke and Duchess of Cambridge before receiving the Wales titles. He was the first child of Princess Elizabeth, Duchess of Edinburgh (later Queen Elizabeth II), and Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. The source added that Princess Kate " appreciates the history associated with this role," and also wants "to look to the future as she creates her own path. 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."Ī royal source tells that the couple intend "on deepening the trust and respect of the people of Wales over time" and "will approach their roles in the modest and humble way they’ve approached their work previously." "Today, I am proud to create him 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. King Charles III, who ascended to the throne Thursday after the Queen’s death, was formally proclaimed.

"As my heir, William now assumes the Scottish titles which have meant so much to me," the King said. Buckingham Palace announced that Queen Elizabeth II's funeral will take place on Sept. William and Kate have inherited the titles of Prince and Princess of Wales, with King Charles making the announcement in his first speech upon acceding the throne.
