Let's be honest here, folks. We all love Kate Middleton, don't we? She's an absolute star. But let's talk about something that’s been on a lot of royal watchers' minds lately—will Kate Middleton ever become Queen? And if she does, what exactly would her title be? Right now, she's officially known as Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cambridge, Countess of Strathearn, and Lady Carrickfergus. That's a mouthful, isn’t it? But could this stylish and beloved figure one day be known simply as Queen Catherine? Let’s dive in and explore the possibilities.
Here's the deal: there's a pretty good chance Kate Middleton could eventually become Queen. Her husband, Prince William, is currently second in line to the throne, following his father, Prince Charles. When Prince William ascends the throne, he’ll have the option to either choose a new name or stick with his current one, which would make him King William V. Meanwhile, Kate would take on the title of Queen Consort, formally known as Her Majesty Queen Catherine. Interestingly, despite earlier rumors suggesting she might be called Catherine VI, that’s not how it works. Keep reading to learn more about what this future title would mean for Kate!
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What Will Kate Middleton’s Title Be as Queen?
First, let's talk about those Roman numerals. They’re used to differentiate monarchs who share the same name. And guess what? Catherine isn’t exactly a lucky name in English royal history. There have been five Queen Catherines before Kate, and their stories haven’t always been the happiest. Historical novelist Philippa Gregory once shared with The Telegraph, “The first Queen Catherine was widowed and disgraced, the next abandoned and divorced, one was beheaded, and one was infertile. But our future Queen Catherine… can be reassured that there are positive associations for the name, too. Every Queen Catherine was deeply loved by her husband—at least for a time—which is rare when marriages were arranged for political reasons.”
Now, here’s the kicker: tradition dictates that only a reigning monarch gets to use a Roman numeral. That means even though there have been several Queen Elizabeths in England's history, only Queen Elizabeth I—the famous Renaissance ruler—was a monarch in her own right. All the other Elizabeths were simply the wives of kings, which is why the current queen is known as Queen Elizabeth II. So, while Prince William could potentially become King William V, Kate would simply be Queen Catherine, without any Roman numeral attached.
