Duke and Duchess of Cambridge?

[Spartan Tartan]

1. She no longer has a surname, but if one is required (commercial flights and the like) then she can use Windsor.

Interesting...no surname, huh?

2. Yes, she is a princess, because she married a prince. She is not a princess in her own right as she was not born a princess, therefore she is not and never will be Princess Catherine (or Kate). She is officially Her Royal Highness Princess William Arthur Philip Louis, Duchess of Cambridge, Countess of Strathearn, Baroness Carrickfergus.

But I suspect she will be lovingly referred to as Princess Kate within the Media and for just the ease of conversation. No?

[Chas]

Just like William's mother was incorrectly called "Princess Diana or Di".

As an alternative she could be called Her Royal Highness Catherine, The Duchess of Cambridge. A shorter and slightly less formal style.

Regards

Chas

[Chas]

1. She no longer has a surname, but if one is required (commercial flights and the like) then she can use Windsor.

Interesting...no surname, huh?

Many years ago, before Prince William was born, Prince Charles and Diana used Evans, Jones and Powell (all Welsh names) for airlines and hotels. The names were deliberately chosen because they were "of Wales".

Regards

Chas

[Fiona the Good]

Just like William's mother was incorrectly called "Princess Diana or Di".

As an alternative she could be called Her Royal Highness Catherine, The Duchess of Cambridge. A shorter and slightly less formal style.

Chas

My understanding is that she would be called Her Royal Highness, The Duchess of Cambridge. If she were HRH Catherine, The Duchess of Cambridge, she would be the widowed mother of the present Duke of Cambridge - which clearly the former Catherine Middleton is not.

[Chas]

But I suspect she will be lovingly referred to as Princess Kate within the Media and for just the ease of conversation. No?

In spoken conversation, she can be addressed as Ma'am (to rhyme with spam, but not to rhyme with farm).

Regards

Chas

[Big Josh]

Everyone at work is laughing that I am going to watch the wedding, even my wife thinks it a bit silly. But I love the pageantry of it all. Plus my dad was from England and I am sure he and my grandmum would watch it.

Chas thanks for the information!--Big Josh

[Chas]

Hi Josh,

Ignoring all the sentiment and nonsense, this wedding has generated over £1million, up to midnight before the wedding, in alcohol sales alone. Add in all the other costs, transport, hotels, food, souvenirs and then more alcohol on the day - how can that injection of revenue be bad for any economy?

This has been a good thing for the UK and will continue to be so.

Regards

Chas

[Tim Little]

So, quick question:

My understanding is that in Scotland the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall are generally referred to respecitvely as the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay. Is this following a particular protocol, or is it a personal preference?

Similarly, would the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge be referred to as the Earl and Countess of Strathearn whilst north of the border?

[Chas]

So, quick question:

My understanding is that in Scotland the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall are generally referred to respecitvely as the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay. Is this following a particular protocol, or is it a personal preference?

Similarly, would the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge be referred to as the Earl and Countess of Strathearn whilst north of the border?

Yes Tim, it is protocol. They would use the highest Scottish title and style.

Regards

Chas

[fluter]

Yes Tim, it is protocol. They would use the highest Scottish title and style.

Regards

Chas

I do hope they decide to wear the Strathearn tartan. Particularly in House of Edgar's muted colors, I think it's gorgeous.