Why was Diana a princess, and Kate MIddleton a duchess?

When Catherine Middleton and Prince William were pronounced "man and wife" in 2011, she automatically became Her Royal Highness, Princess William of ... read more

Her Royal Highness Princess William, Duchess of Cambridge, Countess of Strathearn, Baroness Carrickfergu. So, she is a Princess, but: If you are in England, calling her 'Her Royal Highness, The Duchess of Cambridge' is the correct short version. read more

Kate Middleton wears Princess Diana’s tiara (Picture: Rex) Prince William was born His Royal Highness Prince William Of Wales – and is referred to as Prince William as he was born into the royal family – the Queen gifted him a new title on his wedding day, becoming the Duke Of Cambridge. read more

If Prince William were to become the Prince of a Principality Kate Middleton could take the major title of princess, becoming Catherine, Princess of Wales, but she may choose to stick with the Duchess title, like Camilla the Duchess of Cornwall has. read more

There’s been much confusion over why ‘Princess Diana’ was, indeed, given a Princess title when Kate Middleton was not when she married Prince William. Kate was instead given the title of Her Royal Highness The Duchess Of Cambridge – or Catherine, Duchess Of Cambridge – when the pair wed on April 29 2011. read more

As Prince William and Kate Middleton wed on April 29, they were bestowed with not one but three new titles. Middleton is now a duchess, countess and baroness -- but not a princess. Despite all the new titles, Middleton didn't become a princess on her wedding day but she may eventually. read more