Prince William Is Named 'Grand Master Of The Order' During An Event At Westminster Abbey
On Friday, May 16th, King Charles III, Prince William, and other royal family members arrived at the famous Westminster Abbey in London, England, for the Order of the Bath Service. It was the 300th anniversary of the event, which, according to the royal family's official social media accounts, "has recognized exceptional military and civil achievements across the UK and the Commonwealth" for three centuries.
This year's ceremony included two special occasions, as this was the first time King Charles attended it as a sovereign, and, making it extra special, he appointed his son and heir to the throne, Prince William, as Grand Master of the Order.
This is an important event, as it was a title once held by Charles, and the passing onto William indicates that he is gradually taking on more royal responsibilities as he prepares to become the King of England. Also, during the ceremony, which honors older customs, five new 'Knights Grand Cross' took their official oaths. It was a big deal for the royal family and monarchy enthusiasts, as it was a clear symbol of King Charles preparing to pass down more honors to his son before his time as king comes to an end.
Prince William Given New Title Amid Rumors Of King Charles III Allowing Him To Strip Prince Harry And Meghan Markle's Royal Titles
The news of Prince William taking over an important title that once belonged to his father has royal family fans and experts wondering what's to come for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, who have been involved in non-stop drama with the monarchs since stepping down from their royal duties and leaving the UK for America in 2020.
Since then, the couple has been raising their two children, Archie and Lilibet, and taking on other projects like a memoir and Netflix show. After leaving the UK, Harry and Meghan retained their Duke and Duchess of Sussex titles and still use them to this day. The 'As Ever' founder has also been called out for continuing to use 'Her Royal Highness' (HRH). However, last month, there were reports that King Charles, Prince Williams, and other active members of the royal family were "furious" that the Duke and Duchess were still using those titles.
A royal insider eventually claimed that Prince William will "strip" the America-based couple of their Sussex titles when King Charles passes away. Other insiders have shared that William will allegedly take a "no-nonsense" approach once he ascends to the throne, which could affect Harry and Meghan even further.
Recently, Harry expressed that it may be impossible for him, Meghan and their children to return to the UK after a court decided that their royal security would be limited and only given to them on a case-by-case basis. Therefore, the couple remains isolated from other royals, and it's pretty unclear what their future holds.