Princess Charlotte Could Inherit Duchess of Edinburgh Title in Honor of Queen

Speculation is rife within royal circles that Princess Charlotte could be bestowed with the prestigious title of Duchess of Edinburgh as a tribute to her great-grandmother, the Queen.

As the second child of Prince William and third in line to the throne, after her father and brother Prince George, the potential honor for Charlotte is seen as a way to uphold the lineage of succession, according to a well-placed source.

Reports suggest that King Charles III has refrained from assigning the Duke of Edinburgh title to his younger brother, Prince Edward, opting instead to reserve it for seven-year-old Charlotte.

Following the passing of Prince Philip last year, expectations were high for Edward to assume the title, only for it to be withheld, sparking ongoing discussions within the royal circles.

A source disclosed to the Daily Mail that King Charles is leaning towards bestowing the coveted title upon Princess Charlotte, citing it as a poignant gesture to commemorate the Queen's legacy as the former Duchess of Edinburgh.

The move is perceived as a symbolic nod to honor the established line of succession within the monarchy.

The alteration in the rules governing the line of succession, which now grants equal rights to female heirs, ensured that Charlotte's position remained unaffected by the birth of her younger brother, Prince Louis.

It is deemed constitutionally significant that Princess Charlotte should be earmarked for the title of Duchess of Edinburgh, further solidifying her place within the royal hierarchy.

The illustrious Duchess of Edinburgh title was previously held by the late Queen Elizabeth, who assumed it upon her marriage to Prince Philip in 1947 and retained it until her ascension to the throne.

With future plans for William to ascend the throne, Princess Charlotte could potentially be designated as the Princess Royal, a title currently held by Princess Anne.

A social media post shared on the Royal Family's official accounts in August 2020 shed light on the significance of the Princess Royal title, traditionally conferred upon the eldest daughter of the Sovereign.