Duchess of Cornwall
Duchess of Cornwall is a title held by the wife of the heir apparent to the British throne. The Duchess of Cornwall is usually also the Princess of Wales, and goes by that title. The current title-holder is Catherine (née Middleton), whose husband, Prince William (later Prince of Wales), became the Duke of Cornwall on 8 September 2022, upon the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Before her, Catherine's stepmother-in-law, Queen Camilla, publically used the title Duchess of Cornwall when she married.
Duchess of Cornwall | |
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Style | Her Royal Highness |
Member of | British royal family |
First holder | Joan of Kent |
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