It appears that the sensational headline you mentioned about Princess Charlotte receiving a rare royal title from King Charles at a French state banquet is not accurate. There is no credible evidence to support such a claim.
What actually happened at the French state banquet
- Princess Catherine (Kate Middleton) made a significant return to public royal duties at the state banquet hosted by King Charles III and Queen Camilla on July 8, 2025, in honor of French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife.
- At this event, she wore the Royal Family Order of King Charles III for the first time publicly—a personal royal insignia the monarch bestows on female members of the royal family for service. The order features a miniature portrait of the King set on a pale blue ribbon and was worn above the Royal Family Order of Queen Elizabeth II.
- This was a moment of symbolic importance for Kate, but it was the Princess of Wales who was the recipient of this honour—not Princess Charlotte.
What about Princess Charlotte?
- As of now, Princess Charlotte has not been granted any new title such as “Duchess of Edinburgh” at that banquet—or at any known recent event.
- Speculation about her potentially receiving such titles does exist in the media and books. For instance:
- Some reports suggest King Charles might reserve a future senior title like Duchess of Edinburgh for her as a tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II, due to Charlotte’s position in the line of succession.
- However, no official announcement or confirmation has been made that she received a new title, either at the French state banquet or elsewhere. The claims appear to be unfounded or speculative at best.
In summary
If you’d like more details on royal titles, traditions, or line of succession, feel free to ask!
