Why is catherine not a princess

The Debate. Breaking News. Written By. Tags: Diana , Princess Diana , Kate. Diana Penty takes Instagram transition challenge and fans love it. The Duchess of Cambridge confirmed she isn't a Prince but she's also not a Princess either Lots of people call me Catherine. Are you a Princess? Kate Middleton will never hold the title of Princess Kate officially because through her marriage to Prince William she must be known as Princess William.

And when the Duchess of Cambridge becomes Queen — as husband William is currently third in line to the throne when it comes to royal succession — she will likely be called Queen Catherine. During the trip, William revealed the bittersweet connection to Scotland as he paid a romantic tribute to his wife Kate.

However, this was never her official title, instead, it was a name given unofficially by members of the public because of how beloved she was. To use the Princess title officially, Diana would have been Princess Charles, taking the title from her husband. Kate, therefore, is technically a princess in this same vein through her marriage to Prince William. All women who marry princes within the Royal Family are therefore princesses through their husbands. Kate Middleton 'there to help' Charles and Camilla says Levin.

The couple had dated for several years after meeting at university. But this is not the only title she holds. In spite of her stature and position, Kate is still not known as Princess Kate. Typically the princess title is reserved for biological descendants of the reigning monarch.