‘ Sopranos ‘ Prequel: Michael Imperioli Responds to ‘ Many Newark Saints ‘ ExclusiveMore News August 27, 2018 When Prince William and Kate Middleton married William received an official royal title changePrince of Wales in April 2011. Official titles of the royal family are an honorPrince William is treated as a duke not a prince. Curious to know why that duke is Prince William? We share the details, and how it will change the official royal title as Prince Charles becomes king. 2/2.954 Prince William will not for ever fancy himself a duke. | Chris Jackson WPA Pool/Getty Images
How is the Duke of Cambridge named Prince William?
Queen Elizabeth II called William the Duke of Cambridge at the wedding of William and Kate. Royal duchies are traditionally granted to blood princes “the monarch’s sons and grandsons” and are the highest family titles. A prince holds the honorary title upon marriage or (adulthood) age of majority. Prince of Wales current holder
Before they get married, not all royal princes undergo a change of title. But that was Prince Charles. Once his mother became England’s Queen, Charles became apparent heir, rendering him the legitimate Prince of Wales. However, until 1958 Charles was t the official Prince of Wales “six years after his mother became queen” as the king grants the change of title.