Prince William is the eldest son of Prince Charles and is expected to one day become the King of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth nations. William received his first dukedom on his wedding day in 2011, when he married Kate Middleton.
The couple wed on April 29, 2011 and became the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.
The titles were given to them by William’s grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II.
William was also granted the titles of Earl of Strathearn and Baron Carrickfergus.
Kate received the female version of these titles as well as her HRH style.
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His full title is: His Royal Highness Prince Charles Philip Arthur George, Prince of Wales, KG, KT, GCB, OM, AK, QSO, PC, ADC, Earl of Chester, Duke of Cornwall, Duke of Rothesay, Earl of Carrick, Baron of Renfrew, Lord of the Isles and Prince and Great Steward of Scotland.
But when he ascends to the throne, the dukedom of Cornwall will be passed on to his eldest son.
Duke of Cornwall is traditionally held by the eldest son of the reigning British monarch.
The Duchy of Cornwall was the first duchy created in England and was established by a royal charter in 1337.
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When Charles take the throne, Camilla will also have to give up her title as Duchess of Cornwall.
The title will then be given to Kate, Duchess of Cambridge.
It is possible for an individual to be Prince of Wales and heir apparent without being Duke of Cornwall.
The title “Prince of Wales” is the traditional title of the heir apparent to the throne, granted at the discretion of the Sovereign and is not restricted to the eldest son.
