Charles III awarded his eldest son William the title of Prince of Wales
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King Charles III of Great Britain awarded the title of Prince of Wales to his eldest son, heir to the throne William, informed TASS.
Charles III announced this during his first televised address to the nation. “Today I am proud to announce that I am conferring on him the title of Prince of Wales, which I have had the honor to bear for a very long period of my life,” the king said. William’s wife Kate received the title of Princess of Wales.
Queen Elizabeth II died yesterday at Balmoral Castle in Scotland, Buckingham Palace reported. The UK has declared national mourning. After the Queen’s death, her 73-year-old son Charles, who took the name Charles III, took the throne.
Charles III’s proclamation ceremony as King of the United Kingdom is scheduled for September 10.
In early July, Buckingham Palace announced the first adjustments to the Queen’s duties in 10 years, some of which were handed over to the then Prince Charles. In particular, he took upon himself the responsibility for the state opening of parliament.
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