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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Lifestyle
Jenny Proudfoot

Why Prince William and Princess Kate Changed Their Titles This Week

The Duke and Duchess of Rothesay visit the Isles of Mull and Iona.
  • The Prince and Princess of Wales changed their titles this week, going by the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay during their recent visit to Scotland.
  • "North of the England border they're known as the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay," explained royal expert Richard Kay. "It's a title which dates back to when Scotland was an entirely separate kingdom before the union with England."
  • Prince William and Princess Kate also hold the regional titles, Duke and Duchess of Cornwall, and Earl and Countess of Chester.

The Prince and Princess of Wales have emerged as the leaders of the royal family. And from their recent house move to Forest Lodge to major changes to their official roles in 2026, the royal couple has been front and centre.

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