Are Prince William And Kate Middleton addressed by different names In Scotland?
Prince William, the heir apparent, was granted the Rothesay dukedom by His Royal Highness at the monarch’s inaugural speech in September 2022.

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In England and other countries, Prince William and Kate Middleton are commonly referred to as Prince and Princess of Wales. In Scotland, the royal couple’s title differs, nevertheless. Upon seeing the royal family’s week in Scotland, Prince William continued to use his new title.
During the royal week in the member state, King Charles and Queen Camilla attended the Order of the Thistle service alongside the Prince of Wales.
Fresh titles for Prince and Princess of Wales
Prince William and Kate Middleton have been bestowed with new titles by the Scotland constituency of England. The royal pair is known in Scotland as the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay, according to media sources. King Charles said, “As my heir, William now assumes the Scottish titles that have meant so much to me.”
The monarch’s eldest son was not only granted the Rothesay electorate, but he was also elevated to the rank of Prince of Wales. King Charles held the title of duke of Scotland for sixty years prior to transferring it to the Duke of Cambridge. During his inaugural speech, the monarch spoke of Scotland as “the country whose title I have been so greatly privileged to bear during so much of my life and duty.”
Prince William and Kate Middleton also received the dukedom of Cornwall in addition to Wales and Rothesay.
Royal commentary
Following the September 2022 ceremony in which the Prince and Princess of Wales received new titles, royal insiders spoke with a media outlet and informed the public about the responsibilities of the future King and Queen. A source associated with the royal couple, stated, as sourced from Pinkvilla, “The Prince and Princess of Wales will approach their roles in the modest and humble way they’ve approached their work previously.”
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