King Charles may be taking a step back from public engagements as he seeks treatment for cancer, but that doesn’t mean he is neglecting his other royal duties. And one of the royal duties he performed on April 23rd was handing out new honors, including new titles for his wife Queen Camilla, his eldest son, Prince William, and his daughter-in-law Kate Middleton.
The new honors are seen as natural progressions for Queen Camilla and the Prince and Princess of Wales as they take on more senior positions in the monarchy. They are reportedly meant to be seen as a reminder of how the future of the monarchy lies with the Prince and Princess of Wales in particular, and by extension, their children.
Buckingham Palace Reveals New Honors For Queen Camilla, Prince William, And Kate Middleton
Buckingham Palace revealed on Tuesday, April 23rd that Queen Camilla, Prince William, and Kate Middleton were given key roles within the British honors system, which is designed to award those who have made exceptional contributions to public life.
Queen Camilla has been made Grand Master and First or Principal Dame Grand Cross of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, a role which was previously held by Prince Philip and Queen Mary.
Prince William has been made Great Master of the Most Honorable Order of the Bath, a role that was held by King Charles himself before he took over the throne from his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II.
Kate Middleton has made history with her honor, as she has been named as Royal Companion of The Order of the Companions of Honor, which Buckingham Palace described as a new appointment.
The Order of the Companions of Honor was founded by King George V in 1917, and is limited to just 65 members at a time. It recognizes outstanding achievements in various fields, including the arts, sciences, medicine, and public service. Current members include Sir David Attenborough, Dame Judi Dench, Sir Paul McCartney and Sir Elton John, with the late Professor Stephen Hawking and the late Sir Winston Churchill also being recognized in the past.
A royal insider reportedly told The Sun that the monarch "personally chose" the Princess of Wales' honor because of the "esteem in which she is held." The source added: "It is recognition and reward for services and work that the Prince, Princess, Queen and Duchess have contributed to public life, all the more so since Accession." Congratulations to the Princess of Wales!
