Yes, Catherine (Kate), Princess of Wales, is expected to become Queen Consort when her husband, Prince William, ascends the throne. While she will not be a reigning monarch (Queen Regnant) with sovereign power, she will hold the title of Queen, supporting the King and performing royal duties.
Unfortunately it is unlikely Harry will ever become King because any of George's, Charlotte's, and Louis' children will all be placed before him in the line of succession. Why Kate won't be Queen Though Kate Middleton plays a vital role after marrying into the Royal Family, she will never be called Queen.
The "baby brain" comment refers to a widely reported incident from Prince Harry's memoir Spare, where Meghan Markle allegedly told Kate Middleton she must have "baby brain because of her hormones" following Kate's birth of Prince Louis in 2018, causing a significant rift because Kate found the comment offensive, leading to a dispute about appropriate ways to speak within the Royal Family, although Meghan viewed it as a lighthearted comment she'd use with friends.
When Prince William becomes King, his stepmother Queen Camilla will transition from Queen Consort (the wife of the reigning King) to Queen Dowager, a traditional title for a king's widow, meaning she will be styled as "Her Majesty Queen Camilla" and will remain a respected figure but step back from her primary consort role as Kate Middleton becomes the new Queen Consort. While she will retain her royal status and likely continue with charity work, her official duties and residence might change as she takes on a less prominent, supporting role.
Prince William and Kate Middleton sleep in separate beds primarily due to the constraints of the Royal Train (which has only single beds) and as part of a long-standing aristocratic tradition of separate sleeping arrangements for better rest or privacy, though they likely share a bed at home, with their dog sometimes joining them for extra comfort, aligning with modern trends for "sleep divorce".
All royals are expected to bow or curtsy to the sovereign and his wife, King Charles and Queen Camilla. Since he ascended to the throne, Prince William and Princess Kate have been seen formally greeting the monarch with a bow and curtsy on multiple occasions.
Kate Middleton (Princess of Wales) often has plasters on her fingers due to minor cuts and scrapes from everyday activities, especially playing with her children, like a trampoline incident in 2023, but also from gardening or general household tasks, covering small wounds she prefers to keep discreet during public appearances. These small injuries, often on her thumb or fingers, are common for any busy parent and she usually covers them with bandages for protection and appearance.
Meghan isn't a princess because royal protocol reserves the "Princess" title (e.g., Princess Catherine) for women born into the royal family, not those who marry into it, though they technically hold the lesser title of Princess of the UK (like Princess Henry of Wales) but use their higher ducal title (Duchess of Sussex). Kate is also not called "Princess Kate," but "Princess of Wales" (after marrying the future King's heir), as she uses her husband's higher ducal title (Duchess of Cambridge), and Meghan uses "Duchess of Sussex". Both technically are princesses by marriage but are styled as Duchesses, with blood-born royals (like Princess Charlotte) being the ones who can use their first name with the title.
Royal Highnesses bow and curtsey only to majesties, so Meghan would only have to do so to Kate once the princess becomes Queen.
A whopping 66% of respondents reported feeling favorably toward Kate, while only 10% had an unfavorable opinion of the Princess of Wales.
When Meghan flew to the G9 Ventures Business Summit in the summer of 2024, she was snapped with and her bestie, Misha NoNoo, and makeup maven Bobbi Brown… but not Gwyneth Paltrow, Reese Witherspoon and Diane Sawyer, who were also at the event.
"I don't think she really trusted anyone on first impression, we're all performing the same show, the show is supporting the Queen," he explained (per the Daily Mail). "But with Kate and the Queen it grew deeper than that, there was a real grandmotherly affection between the two."
James Matthews' father is Laird of Glen Affric, a 10,000 acre estate in Scotland. Pippa will acquire the title Lady Glen Affric upon her husband's inheritance of the lairdship. Presently, she can use the courtesy title "Mrs Matthews of Glen Affric the Younger".
In a statement, the palace said, “Her Royal Highness Princess Beatrice and Mr Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi are very pleased to announce that they are expecting their second child together in early spring; a sibling for Wolfie, aged eight, and Sienna, aged three.”
Yes, Prince William and Kate Middleton sleep in the same bed, often with their dog Orla, a revelation Prince William shared, highlighting a more modern, relatable approach to royal life compared to past generations who sometimes used separate beds for status or privacy. While they have separate bedrooms for some downtime and might use separate beds when traveling on the royal train due to its layout, their usual arrangement at home is together, with their dog as a regular bedfellow.
Kate Middleton improved her teeth primarily through discreet orthodontic treatment and professional whitening, rather than any invasive procedures. Reports indicate that in the lead-up to her royal wedding (around 2010–2011), she consulted with an orthodontic expert to refine her smile.
As it turns out, it's because he simply has chosen not to wear one. But it's not just the spouses of minor royals (Princess Eugenie is ninth in line to the throne) that don't have to: Apparently all royal men get to choose whether they wear one or not.
The Prince and Princess of Wales remain the most positively viewed members of the family, with 76% having a good opinion of William and 73% of his wife Catherine. These figures are both largely unchanged from last month, as is the 70% with a positive opinion of Princess Anne.
She loved wearing brands, which included Chanel. However, the then Princess of Wales stopped wearing Chanel following her divorce. Apparently, the label's logo, the double interlocking C's, reminded her of the betrayal she had by Prince Charles because of his then-affair with Camilla Parker Bowles.
Prince George and his siblings call Queen Camilla "Gaga," a sweet nickname derived from the term her own grandchildren use, opting for a unique, affectionate name rather than a formal "Grandma" or "Nanny," according to royal reports.