Kate Middleton Becomes First Royal To Take Princess Diana’s Title

The Royal Family is changing.

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Following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, royal member titles have changed and there’s a King in charge for the first time in 70 years.

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Queen Elizabeth II passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 8, at Balmoral in Scotland.

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She was 96 at the time of her passing and she held the royal title of Queen for 70 years.

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Her son, formerly known as Prince Charles, is now King Charles III.

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On September 9, King Charles announced his first-born son, Prince William, will take over his royal title as Prince of Wales.

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This means his wife, Catherine “Kate” Middleton will become the Princess of Wales.

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She is the first royal to hold the title since William’s mother, Princess Diana.

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Princess Catherine has long been compared to Diana given their fashion choices, commitment to children’s charities and dedication to causes that focus on issues such as addiction and mental health.

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