Beloved Kate Middleton was denied the title of Princess by Queen Elizabeth II, but why?
The Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton, is the most beloved figure of the British Royal Family for several reasons, and her recent courageous fight against cancer has only increased the affection that the British public feels for her.
Friendly and always with a positive attitude, Kate has earned the affection of friends and strangers alike. But it turns out that the legendary Queen Elizabeth IIdid not want Kate to be called Princess. Why? Here’s the story:
After Queen Elizabeth II‘s passing on September 8, 2022, King Charles III took the throne, and with that, Prince William and Kate Middleton were bestowed with their new titles: the Prince and Princess of Wales. However, reports have surfaced that William had hoped Kate would be called “Princess” much earlier in their marriage.
According to a royal courtier, Prince William requested that Kate be made Princess Catherine after their iconic royal wedding in 2011. Speaking to The Telegraph, the insider revealed, “He says he was born Prince William and wants to continue to be known as that.” He also had strong feelings about the title his wife should hold. “William wanted Kate to become Princess Catherine,” the courtier explained.
Queen Elizabeth’s reluctance to break tradition
However, despite William’s hopes, Queen Elizabeth declined to make an exception to the long-standing tradition. Instead, Kate and William were given the titles Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. The Queen, known for sticking to royal protocol, reportedly cited tradition as the reason behind her decision.
“Kate is a commoner and could not be known as ‘Princess Catherine,'” the source elaborated. However, it wasn’t entirely unheard of for the monarch to make exceptions.
“When Prince Henry, the Duke of Gloucester died, the Queen gave the Duchess of Gloucester the title Princess Alice,” the courtier noted. “But that was to recognize her years of loyal service.” Essentially, it was rare and required extraordinary circumstances.
