Why is Prince William now called Prince William, Duke of Cornwall and Cambridge?
WILLIAM Arthur Philip Louis has had the title of Prince since birth.
But now he is the heir apparent after his father, King Charles, ascended to the throne after the sad death of Queen Elizabeth II.
Is Duke of Cambridge Prince William now Prince of Wales?
When Prince William married Kate Middleton in April 2011, William’s title was officially changed from prince to duke.
In the Royal Family, official titles are an honour given to those on their wedding day or with certain ranking within the family.
William has been second in line to the British throne since birth, but that will now change.
As Charles is now sovereign, William will move up on the royal line of succession to heir apparent.
However, he can’t go by the official title of Prince of Wales until King Charles grants it to him.
It is very likely he will be named the Prince of Wales by his father.
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He has also inherited other titles from King Charles after the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
What other titles has Prince William inherited from King Charles?
Prince William has also inherited the title the Duke of Cornwall.
As well as the Prince of Wales, Charles was also known as the Duke of Cornwall, with his wife Camilla known as the Duchess of Cornwall.
Therefore, Prince William is now known as Duke of Cornwall and Cambridge.
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Kate Middleton has also taken these titles, and is known as the Duchess of Cornwall and Cambridge.
King Charles also had a subsidiary title, the Duke of Rothesay, which is also set to be passed down to William.
Who is the new Duke of Cambridge?
Among his new titles, William will still maintain the title Duke of Cambridge, so there is no new Duke of Cambridge.
It will always be his until he either becomes King or dies, in which case Prince George will inherit.
When William becomes king, the Duke of Cambridge title will become available again for granting out.