Princess Charlotte Reportedly Becoming ‘Duchess Of Edinburgh’

Princess CharlotteThe wedding of Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank, Carriage Procession, Windsor, Berkshire, UK - 12 Oct 2018 — Image Credit: Shutterstock

King Charles III has reportedly been saving a particular title for Princess Charlotte. The new monarch, who took over the British throne following the demise of his mom Queen Elizabeth II, is making ready to call Prince William and Kate Middleton’s center baby, who’s third in line for the throne, because the Duchess of Edinburgh, per sources for DailyMail. The film is reportedly in honor of the late Queen, who was additionally the Duchess of Edinburgh earlier than turning into the ruler in 1952.

King Charles III reportedly needs to call Princess Charlotte the Duchess of Edinburgh. (Shutterstock)

“Discussions are under way, but the favored outcome for the King is that this title ought to go to Princess Charlotte,” the insider defined. “It would be a fitting way to remember the Queen – who, of course, had the title Duchess of Edinburgh – and a way for His Majesty to honour the line of succession.”

The outlet went on to say that the revelation got here after months of hypothesis as to why King Charles III had not named his brother, Prince Edward, because the Duke of Edinburgh following the demise of their father, Prince Philip, in April 2021.

Princess Charlotte will likely be third in line for the throne until Prince George has youngsters. (Tim Rooke/Shutterstock)

Princess Charlotte nonetheless holds the place of third in line for the throne, behind older brother Prince George, even after their youthful brother Prince Louis was born, as the foundations of Royal primogeniture had been modified to permit a woman born to a royal couple the identical rights as a boy when Princess Diana was pregnant with Prince William. With the brand new rule, Charlotte won’t lose her order of succession till George has youngsters. When Prince William turns into King, George will grow to be Duke of Cornwall after which Prince of Wales – however not Duke of Edinburgh.

The DailyMail supply added, “Charlotte’s position is historically significant because she is the first female member of the Royal Family whose place in the line of succession will not be surpassed by her younger brother. So it is constitutionally significant because it is not beyond the realms of possibility that she will accede the throne if, for example, Prince George does not have children.”