Prince of Wales

In his first speech as king, Charles III named his eldest son, William, and his wife Kate as the new Prince and Princess of Wales, a title reserved for the ...

William and Harry’s mother, and Charles’ ex-wife, Princess Diana, had been the Princess of Wales during her marriage. [reportedly](https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1418438/princess-charlotte-news-prince-louis-latest-prince-george-update-royal-family-news-vn) expected to become the Prince of Cornwall and Cambridge, while their second child, Princess Charlotte could become Princess of Cornwall and Cambridge, and their third child, Prince Louis, could also become Prince of Cornwall and Cambridge. The new title comes one day after Prince William became the Duke of Cornwall and Cambridge, a title reserved for the eldest son of the reigning monarch, and Middleton became the Duchess of Cornwall.

Britain's King Charles on Friday bestowed on his eldest son William and daughter-in-law Kate the titles of Prince and Princess of Wales, which he and his ...

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The day after Queen Elizabeth's death begins a period of mourning. King Charles also delivered a speech for the first time. Here is the latest.

[King Charles III expresses 'greatest sadness' over mother Queen Elizabeth II's death](https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2022/09/08/queen-elizabeth-death-reactions-king-charles-royal-family-world-leaders/8024257001/) [Monarchy fans camp outside to remember the queen] [Not everyone in the U.K. 17, the company confirmed.] [Filming of ] ["The Crown"](https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/tv/2020/11/09/the-crown-season-4-review-diana-takes-spotlight-queen/6186990002/) was suspended Friday and will be suspended on the day of the queen's funeral, Netflix said in a statement. [Camilla's new title, explained: ] [What's the difference between queen and 'Queen Consort'?](https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2022/09/08/camilla-queen-consort-meaning-explained/8028017001/) [King Charles III to deliver speech Friday, give public oath Saturday] [On his first full day of duties Friday, ] [King Charles III](https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2022/09/08/british-royal-succession-queen-elizabeth-death-redefines-royal-family/6271870001/) will meet newly appointed Prime Minister Liz Truss and deliver his first speech as king to a nation at a time when many Britons are preoccupied with an energy crisis, the soaring cost of living, the war in Ukraine and the fallout from Brexit. ... She represented good in this world, living a life of honor and service, dedicated to bettering the lives of others." [the queen's funeral](https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2022/09/08/queen-elizabeth-funeral-plans-what-happens/5719778001/) have not been set but will be released "in due course," according to Buckingham Palace. The queen will then be laid to rest in St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle alongside her mother, father and [husband Prince Philip.](https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2021/04/09/who-was-prince-philip-children-king-queen-elizabeth-ii/7154238002/) Loughrey, 67, has participated – from the sidelines – in royal weddings, birthdays, commemorations, funerals and more for years. [President Joe Biden to attend Queen Elizabeth's funeral](https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2022/09/09/president-biden-attend-queen-elizabeths-funeral/8027121001/) [Royal residences close, 'The Crown' suspends filming] [Throughout the period of mourning and until after the queen's funeral, royal residences, including The Queen's Gallery, the Royal Mews at Buckingham Palace and the queen's private estates, will be closed, the palace announced Friday.] [Other planned events and happenings are also being postponed or cancelled in respect to the queen. "In our sorrow, let us remember and draw strength from the light of her example." "Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II was more than a monarch," the Bidens said. "And we owe her the most heartfelt debt any family could owe to their mother for her love, affection, guidance, understanding and example." "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 center ground where vital help can be given."

Heir to the British throne has increased his duties after exit of brother, Harry, and uncle, Andrew; he and wife Catherine are prominent campaigners for ...

[Learn more](https://www.timesofisrael.com/why-we-publish-the-times-of-israel-in-arabic-and-persian?utm_campaign=arabic&utm_source=website&utm_medium=article_end&utm_content=FFDF60) [Learn more](https://www.timesofisrael.com/why-we-publish-the-times-of-israel-in-arabic-and-persian?utm_campaign=arabic&utm_source=website&utm_medium=article_end&utm_content=FFDF60) [Already a member? From his birth on June 21, 1982, William Arthur Philip Louis Mountbatten-Windsor was destined to be king. And a [Persian version](https://fa.timesofisrael.com/) for Iranian readers? After the queen’s death, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge took on Charles’ and his second wife Camilla’s titles of the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall, and also Duke and Duchess of Rothesay in Scotland. William, 40, has so far managed to carve a life largely out of the spotlight, taking on military and civilian jobs and as a hands-on father of three with his wife, Catherine, proving popular with the public. LONDON (AFP) — Prince William, the new Prince of Wales now that his father has become King Charles III, has stepped up to royal duties after the exit of his brother, Harry, and uncle, Andrew.

Charles, then Prince of Wales, and Queen Elizabeth II, watch a fly-past from the balcony of Buckingham Palace as part of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations in ...

Just a couple of tweaks—“Queen” to “King” and “her victorious” to “him victorious”—but a hugely significant shift. Prince William, 40, becomes the new Prince of Wales and is now one step away from the throne. James’s Palace, a day after pledging “lifelong service” in an emotional address to his subjects and soon after we’d heard the first official rendition of the national anthem.

Catherine becomes first since Diana to use the title but William has previously insisted 'there's no pressure'

We look forward to deepening our relationship with the new Prince and Princess of Wales as they take on their new duties.” In his first public duty as monarch, at this most demanding of times, he has bestowed the title of Prince of Wales to his eldest son, William. For now, Plaid Cymru’s thoughts are with the royal family as they grieve.” The new Princess of Wales has reacted to her new royal title, saying she “appreciates the history associated with this role”. “With Catherine beside him, our new Prince and Princess of Wales will, I know, continue to inspire and lead our national conversations,” he said. It was only bestowed on Charles in 1958, six years after Queen Elizabeth’s reign started. By Saturday morning it had passed the 7,000 mark. [Plaid Cymru](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/plaid-cymru) leader, Adam Price, said: “There will be time, in due course, for a public debate surrounding the title of the Prince of Wales. [made Prince of Wales](https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2000/jul/21/freedomofinformation.politics) in a ceremony at Caernarfon Castle, Gwynedd, in 1969. [Mark Drakeford](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/mark-drakeford), said he looked forward to a deepening relationship with the new Prince and Princess of Wales. What she did is fantastic. [take the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall titles](https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/sep/09/duchy-of-cornwall-estate-worth-1bn-passes-to-prince-william), previously held by the King and his wife, Camilla, the new Queen Consort.

Upon his ascent to the throne, King Charles III passed his previous title – the Prince of Wales – to his oldest son, who is now next in line for the crown.

With the death of Queen Elizabeth, their children, Archie and Lilibet, are now permitted to use the titles of prince and princess. Their social media accounts now show the titles of "Prince and Princess of Wales." 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." "As my heir, William now assumes the Scottish titles, which have meant so much to me," King Charles said Friday. William's new title makes his wife, Catherine, the Duchess of Cornwall and Cambridge, a title she inherits from now Queen Consort Camilla, King Charles' wife. With King Charles III's ascension to the throne comes new roles for others in the royal family.

And as expected, he named his son the Prince of Wales. Prince William with his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, his wife, Duchess Kate of. With that, the ...

But now the Sussex children's grandfather is king and Harry has moved up to fifth in line to the throne. But can the Sussexes and the royals reconcile in grief? [made the duchy one of the most lucrative ](https://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/celebs/a40940849/what-is-duchy-of-cornwall/)in the kingdom with a variety of projects and initiatives: [It's now worth about $1.3 billion](https://fortune.com/2022/09/08/who-inherits-queen-elizabeth-net-worth-will-fortune-will/). Since their stunning departure, the Sussexes have been at odds with many members of the royal family (but not the late queen). The title of Prince of Wales, which dates to the start of the 14th century, is bestowed by the reigning monarch on the heir apparent, the first in line to the throne. "But I know this important work will go on in the trusted hands of others." But it was decided she would be called Duchess of Cornwall to soothe the feelings of Brits still resentful of the former Camilla Parker Bowles. I know she will bring to the demands of her new role the steadfast devotion to duty on which I have come to rely so much." It's why Charles' second wife Camilla was known, until now, as the Duchess of Cornwall after her marriage to Charles in 2005. As the king said, "This is also a time of change for my family." "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 center ground where vital help can be given." In fact, she is one of only three princesses to be known as Princess of Wales since 1901.

Yesterday, King Charles III officially named Prince William and Kate Middleton the new Prince and Princess of Wales. It's not a surprising move, ...

Russell says he believes William and Kate will honor Diana’s legacy with “a real respect” with their new titles: “I think it is quite moving for a lot of people that the last person to hold [the Princess of Wales title] was William’s mother, and now it’s his wife,” he says. “Princess Diana had such a great impact across the world with both her charisma and her fame and also her humanitarian and charitable activities…but the title [of Princess of Wales], you know, was used by many people before Diana, and…it is now being used afterward.” (Knowing that the title was so closely associated with Diana, Camilla opted to not use the Princess of Wales title publicly and instead went by her Duchess of Cornwall title.)

Premium Britain's Prince William signs the oath to uphold the security of the Church in Scotland during the Accession Council at St James's Palace (AP) 2 ...

William, Prince of Wales has released a moving statement about the loss of his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II.

[Prince William](https://deadline.com/tag/prince-william/) was at his father’s side this morning as the new monarch was officially proclaimed King Charles III. He’s also pledged his full support to his father, the new King Charles III. [Prince of Wales](https://deadline.com/tag/prince-of-wales/) has released a moving statement about the loss of his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, and how her guidance to him throughout his life will help him in his new role.

Prince William released a statement before joining his wife, as well as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, to view tributes to the Queen and greet crowds in ...

I will honour her memory by supporting my father, The King, in every way I can." "I thank her for the kindness she showed my family and me. "My grandmother famously said that grief was the price we pay for love. And she was by my side during the saddest days of my life. "She was by my side at my happiest moments. And while I will grieve her loss, I also feel incredibly grateful.

Five former prime ministers including Sir Tony Blair and Sir John Major were among the Privy Counsellors who heard Charles proclaimed as the new King.

The ex-prime ministers took their places in the front behind a low black roped barrier, which was a respectful distance away from the dais. Mrs May and Sir John Major were deep in conversation. [Terms of use,](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/user-policies-a6184151.html) [Cookie policy](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/cookie-policy-a6184186.html) and [Privacy notice.](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/privacy-policy-a6184181.html) [Privacy policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en) and [Terms of service](https://policies.google.com/terms?hl=en) apply. Mrs May said as she waited the start of the Council: “It’s a very solemn very historic occasion and a very sad occasion but we’re here to celebrate a new King.” With the short proceedings at a close, William acknowledged Prime Minister Liz Truss as the party made their way through to the Council Chamber for the second part of the Accession Council. The prince moved back and forward just a touch as he stood there with his hands clasped, with the grieving pair both solemn but in control of their emotions. Yet the grandeur and importance of the first part of the Accession Council was in stark contrast to the scene just moments before when the room had buzzed with noise and the loud chatter of conversations. [Tony Blair](/topic/tony-blair) entered leading a pack of five more former PMs – Gordon Brown, [Boris Johnson](/topic/boris-johnson), David Cameron, Theresa May and Sir [John Major](/topic/john-major) – before the chatter quickly rose up once again. The prince – now heir to the throne – cast his eyes down as Lord President of the Privy Council Utter silence fell as the Prince of Wales, followed by the Queen Consort, entered the Picture Gallery and stepped onto the low red dais. It was a deeply solemn occasion behind the walls of St James’s Palace as the Accession Council proclaimed the new King as Sovereign.