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It is a tradition in the UK royal family, that when a member gets married, they are given a new title. Since there had been no Duke of Cambridge since Prince George, who died in 1859, the Queen decided to reissue the title.
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What is Prince William's Official title?
HRH Prince William of Wales Duke of Cambridge Earl of Strathearn Baron of Carrickfergus He goes by: William, Duke of Cambridge or Prince William
Why would the Queen make William a duke instead of a prince?
The queens son Charles is a prince, and her grandson is the duke.
Why is Prince William's title now Duke?
Because the Queen appointed this title to him
Who is Kate middelton?
The wife and future Queen Consort of Prince William, Duke of Cambridge
Who is the father of Britain's princes William and Harry?
The Duke of Edinburgh (husband of Queen Elizabeth ll ) is the father of Prince Charles.
What is relationship between Duke of Edinburg and Prince William of Wales?
Father (Duke) and Son (Prince). The Duke can not be King as he married the queen rather than being born into the Royal Family.
Is Prince William a duke?
Yes, Prince William is the Duke of Cambridge. He was granted this title by Queen Elizabeth II upon his marriage to Catherine Middleton in 2011.
Why has Prince William lost his title as prince after marriage?
Prince William has not lost his title as prince. The duke of york still retains his title as prince Andrew however it is common for the queen to give other titles to royal members when they marry. When William married Catherine she automatically receives the title princess William but they will be officially known as the duke and duchess of Cambridge. Also a duke is higher than a prince.
Who was the previous duke of Cambridge?
The previous Duke of Cambridge was Prince George, in 1850. As he died without an heir, the title was 'lost' until the Queen granted it to Prince William in 2011.
What were King George III siblings named?
Prince Edward, Duke of York Princess Elizabeth Prince William Henry, Duke of Gloucester Prince Henry, Duke of Cumberland Princess Louisa Prince Frederick Caroline Matilda, Queen of Denmark and Norway
What is Prince Williams title?
HRH Prince William of Wales Duke of Cambridge Earl of Strathearn Baron of Carrickfergus He goes by: William, Duke of Cambridge or Prince William
What would be if Prince Charles and Prince William die?
Currently, the next royal in line of succession is Queen Elizabeth's second oldest son, Prince Andrew, the Duke of York.
