What the Queen’s death means for the rest of the royal family. Here’s how the royal titles will change for the Duke of Cornwall, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and more...
September 08, 2022 - 20:04 BST Sophie Bates Her Majesty the Queen has sadly passed away at the age of 96 after 70 years on the throne. Funeral arrangements are currently underway for the beloved monarch, who died surrounded by her closest family members at Balmoral.Crowned as Her Majesty the Queen on 2 June 1952, Queen Elizabeth was the second longest reigning monarch in history, celebrating 70 years on the throne earlier this year.
What are the new titles for the royal family? As the eldest son of the monarch, Princes Charles, titled the Duke of Cornwall, will be proclaimed King, and is expected to assume the title of King Charles III. Since 1958, Prince Charles has been titled the Prince of Wales, a title given to the heir to the throne.
Earlier this year, the Queen confirmed that the Duchess of Cornwall will be named the Queen’s Consort following Her Majesty’s death, a title which is defined as someone who provides companionship to the monarch.
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