King Charles III spoke for the first time on television this Friday, September 9. And for this first speech as sovereign, he gave the title of “Prince of Wales” to his son William.
A long-awaited first speech. This Friday, September 9, the son of Elizabeth II spoke for the first time as King of England. And during this speech broadcast on television, Charles III indicated that his son Williamnow heir to the throne, became “Duke of Cornwall” in addition to his title of Duke of Cambridge.
But the new monarch has also confirmed that he is making him “Prince of Wales”. “Today, I am proud to consecrate him Prince of Wales… with Catherine by her side, our new Prince and our new Princess of Wales will, I know, continue to inspire and lead our national conversations.”.
A respected tradition
Indeed, as tradition dictates, Prince William becomes the Prince of Wales. However, the transmission is not automatic. It is necessary that King Charles III transfers this title to him, of which he is still in his possession, the day after the death of the queen. A transfer that the king therefore confirmed during his television address. For his part, Prince Edward could become Duke of Edinburgh. This title was held by the new King of England who had inherited it from his father, Prince Philip, upon his death. Only King Charles III could cede the duchy to his brother, Edward, also Earl of Wessex, according to some British media.
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This Friday, September 9, the son of Elizabeth II spoke for the first time as King of England
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Charles III
And during this speech broadcast on television, Charles III indicated that his son William, now heir to the throne, became “Duke of Cornwall” in addition to his title of Duke of Cambridge
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Charles III
But the new monarch has also confirmed that he is consecrating him “Prince of Wales”.
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Charles III
“Today I am proud to consecrate him Prince of Wales…with Catherine at his side, our new Prince and Princess of Wales will, I know, continue to inspire and lead our national conversations.”
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Prince William and Kate Middleton
Indeed, as tradition dictates, Prince William becomes the Prince of Wales
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Prince William and Kate Middleton
However, the transmission is not automatic. King Charles III must transfer this title to him, which he still has, the day after the Queen’s death.
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Prince William and Kate Middleton
A transfer that the king therefore confirmed during his television address