Prince George will get 7 new titles one day as big responsibility looms
Prince George will one day become the Prince of Wales – as well as taking on a few other titles.
Prince George is set to take on a few new titles when Prince William becomes King. The young royal, who will celebrate his 12th birthday later this month, is the eldest of William and Princess Kate’s three children.
When his father becomes King, George will become the 28th Prince of Wales, a title currently held by William – and his grandfather King Charles before that. George will also automatically take on the Duke of Cornwall title.
As the eldest son of William, who is next in line to the throne, George will also gain the titles of Duke of Cornwall, Earl of Chester, Duke of Rothesay, Earl of Carrick, Baron of Renfrew, Lord of the Isles and Prince and Great Steward of Scotland.
The young royal, who is currently a student at Lambrook School, will also inherit the vast private estate of the Duchy of Cornwall.
The title originated in approximately 1223 when Llywelyn ap Gruffudd was given the title by King Henry III.
The prophecy linked to the Prince of Wales title stems from the belief that a prince will be presented from Eleanor’s Gate atop Caernarfon Castle and that he will be a true Welsh-speaking son of Wales.
King Charles, who ascended the throne in 2022, was the long-standing Prince of Wales after having held the title from 1958 until 2022.
King George IV was the Prince of Wales for 58 years during the 60-year reign of his father, King George III.
When her father becomes King, Princess Charlotte, 10, could be eligible to inherit the Princess Royal title.
George and Charlotte’s younger brother, seven-year-old Prince Louis could also one day become the Duke of York if it is vacant at the time when he decides to marry. The dukedom – which is currently held by Prince Andrew – is typically held by the second eldest son of the monarch.
