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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Lifestyle
Kristin Contino

Will Prince Louis be Granted a Title from Dad Prince William That's "Tainted With Sadness"—or Will He Get a Dukedom at All?

Kate Middleton wears a white dress with navy accents and a matching hat as she joins her husband, Prince William, on the Buckingham Palace balcony.

When senior members of the Royal Family get married, they are typically offered special titles, such as when Prince Harry and Meghan were made the Duke and Duchess of Sussex by Queen Elizabeth. One day, the time will come for Prince George and Prince Louis to be offered their own royal titles, and many have wondered what they'll be called. However, there's one dukedom that's a possibility for Louis—and it's said to be "unlucky."

Prince William and Kate Middleton were granted the titles of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on their April 29, 2011 wedding day, but when Queen Elizabeth died in 2022, The King granted them new titles. As heir to the throne, Prince William became known as the Prince of Wales, as Charles was before he became King, and Princess Kate became the Princess of Wales.

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