The last few months have certainly been the most difficult for Prince William and Kate Middleton. The Princess of Wales’ cancer diagnosis has put her royal engagements on hold since Christmas. And her husband also went on forced leave to be her biggest support during the treatment.
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Absent longer than expected
This week, the couple celebrated the sixth birthday of their youngest child, Prince Louis. Meanwhile, they were also awarded new titles by King Charles himself. He appointed Kate Middleton as the 42nd Royal Companion of the Order of Honor.
The royal court’s website states that this order, founded by King George V in 1917, is “a special award awarded to those who have made outstanding contributions to the arts, science, medicine or government over a long period of time.” .
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With this gesture of the monarch, the Princess of Wales recorded her name alongside those of Elton John, Judi Dench, Stephen Hawking, Anna Winton and many others. She is also the first royal to receive the vocation. Therefore, it can also be defined as truly historical, according to Time.
The order’s motto is “faithful in action and pure in honor” and there is no doubt that it fully applies to Kate Middleton and her devotion to the palace. She also holds a degree in Art History from the University of St Andrews. And since becoming a member of the royal family, he has been a patron of several art organizations, including the National Portrait Gallery and the Royal Photographic Society.
The husband of Prince William was also not left without a new title, being named Grand Master of the Most Honorable Order of the Bath by his father’s will. It is given for meritorious military and civil service.
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That seat became vacant when Charles, who had held the title since 1974, was proclaimed king immediately after Elizabeth II’s death. And now the most logical thing was to announce the future British king as his successor.
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Undoubtedly, these new titles, which Prince William and Kate Middleton have added to their collection just when they are most inactive in terms of royal engagements, are an important gesture to their overall contribution, with which the King wants to instill confidence in them and show appreciation.
