SHOCKWAVE 30 MINUTES AGO! King Charles Shatters Royal Tradition, Bestows ROYAL TITLES on Princess Catherine’s Parents Ahead of Her Coronation — Britain Furious…
In a historic and highly controversial decision that has sent shockwaves through the United Kingdom, King Charles III has reportedly granted royal titles to Michael and Carole Middleton, the parents of Princess Catherine, just days before her anticipated coronation as the new Queen Consort.
The unprecedented move marks the first time in modern royal history that non-aristocratic in-laws have been elevated to royal status — a decision that has left the British public divided and royal traditionalists outraged.
According to exclusive palace sources, King Charles bestowed upon the Middletons the honorary titles of Earl and Countess of Bucklebury, named after their family’s hometown in Berkshire. While largely symbolic, the titles carry significant social and ceremonial weight — and more importantly, a place in royal hierarchy.
“This is not just an honor; it’s a message,” one royal insider said. “King Charles is acknowledging the important role the Middletons have played in shaping the next generation of royals — especially in raising Princess Catherine, the future Queen.”
The news broke just 30 minutes ago, and public reaction has been swift. Social media erupted with hashtags like #MiddletonTitles and #RoyalTraditionBroken, with thousands expressing everything from admiration to fury.
Critics have accused King Charles of “favoritism” and “cheapening” the monarchy by rewarding a family that built its fortune through a party supply business. One outspoken historian noted:
“This is not how the monarchy was designed to function. Titles should reflect noble lineage or lifelong service, not family ties.”
Others, however, have celebrated the move as a modern and inclusive gesture by a forward-thinking monarch.
“The Middletons raised a Queen. They deserve respect,” wrote one supporter on X (formerly Twitter).
Queen Camilla, who has reportedly maintained a cool relationship with the Middletons for years, was said to be “deeply unsettled” by the news. Insiders claim she voiced concerns that this could “blur the lines” between blood royals and commoners, and may upset the delicate balance of royal protocol.
The timing of the announcement has added even more tension, as Princess Catherine prepares for a public reappearance and coronation ceremony amid ongoing speculation about he