King Charles Wants Princess Charlotte to Take New Royal Title

King Charles III wants to honor Prince William and Kate Middleton's daughter, Princess Charlotte, with a royal title upgrade in the coming years, according to a new royal biography.

Veteran royal reporter and biographer Robert Jobson claims in his new book, Our King: Charles III: The Man and The Monarch Revealed, that the king was "thrilled" when William and Kate welcomed a baby daughter into their family in 2015, two years after the birth of their eldest child, Prince George.

The author continued that Charles is keen to one day elevate Charlotte, aged seven, from a princess to a royal duchess in her own right.

"As the King, Charles plans to honour his granddaughter and the change in hereditary law by granting her the title Duchess of Edinburgh, one of the most senior royal dukedoms in the Royal Family, on her wedding day."

The title of Duke of Edinburgh was the subject of increased speculation in Britain after the death of Queen Elizabeth II, as it was agreed at the time of her youngest son, Prince Edward's, marriage to Sophie Rhys-Jones in 1999, that he would one day inherit it.

The previous holder of the title was Elizabeth's husband, Prince Philip, who was made Duke of Edinburgh by King George VI before his marriage in 1947. When Philip died, the title passed automatically to his eldest son, Charles. The 1999 agreement stated that Charles would to give it to his brother, Edward, when he became king.

After his accession, Charles didn't automatically give Edward his dukedom, which led to speculation that the older brother was having second thoughts, in line with his desire to slim down the monarchy by keeping senior titles to those in close succession to the crown.

At this point, Charlotte's name became attached to the title.

"'Edinburgh as capital of Scotland is seen as an important U.K. city,'" a senior palace source is quoted by Jobson as saying, "and as the Dukedom of Edinburgh is one of the most important it was felt it should pass to one of the senior members of the royal family going forward.

"Technically by law and practice if Edward was given it, it would mean his son Viscount Severn would have expected to inherit the title," they continued. "So when it came up for discussion it was first felt best if it went to Charlotte given that she is third in line to the throne, rather than those on the edges, who in the coming years really won't have any role."

In March 2023, six months after becoming King, it was announced from Buckingham Palace that Charles had kept his promise to his brother by granting him the Dukedom of Edinburgh to mark his 59th birthday.

There was, however, a proviso, that the title was bestowed for Edward's lifetime only and that after his death it would revert to the crown. This, Jobson writes, leaves it conveniently "free for Charlotte at a future date."

Neither Charles nor Charlotte's parents, William and Kate, have commented publicly about the title or the speculation that it could one day be bestowed upon the princess. If Prince Edward were to outlive King Charles, it would be William or Prince George's decision on how to use the Edinburgh title.

Charlotte could also one day assume the title of Princess Royal. This is traditionally held by the eldest daughter of the ruling monarch of the day and denotes her senior status within the royal family.

There can be only one Princess Royal at any given time, and currently the title is used by Queen Elizabeth's daughter, Princess Anne. After Anne's death, it would be for the future King William to decide whether to give the title to his daughter.

Our King: Charles III: The Man and the Monarch Revealed by Robert Jobson is published by John Blake in the United Kingdom, and available now.

The royal family has always been a magnet for fascination, drama, and scandal, but the latest twist in the ongoing saga involving Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, threatens to ignite one of the most explosive legal battles in recent memory.

According to unconfirmed reports, media mogul Oprah Winfrey has allegedly sent a strongly worded legal letter to Meghan, demanding substantial compensation for what she claims were damaging lies and fabrications made by the Duchess during their groundbreaking interview last year.

At the heart of Oprah’s grievance is Meghan’s assertion that a member of the royal family had expressed concerns about the potential skin color of Meghan and Prince Harry’s then-unborn son, Archie. This incendiary allegation, which sent shockwaves through the monarchy, is now under scrutiny, with Oprah reportedly believing it to be demonstrably false.

As one of the world’s most respected and trusted interviewers, Oprah takes immense pride in her reputation for delivering honest, hard-hitting journalism. The suggestion that she may have been complicit in or misled by Meghan’s purported falsehoods is something she is reportedly unwilling to accept.

Reports indicate that Oprah is seeking millions of dollars in damages from Meghan and insists that the Duchess publicly apologize and retract her controversial comments from the interview. Failure to comply could lead to a highly publicized and potentially career-damaging lawsuit, further tarnishing Meghan’s credibility in the eyes of the public.

The stakes are extraordinarily high for both women involved. Oprah, who has built an unrivaled media empire and brand on her ability to connect with audiences and unearth revelatory interviews, faces the risk of immense reputational damage if it’s proven she was misled. For Meghan, a loss in this legal battle could mark a pivotal moment, potentially derailing her aspirations for a sustained career in entertainment and advocacy.

This clash epitomizes a battle between two formidable figures, each wielding immense wealth, power, and influence. The outcome of this legal showdown could have seismic repercussions not only for Oprah and Meghan but also for the entire narrative surrounding the royal family.

The seeds of this potential legal showdown were sown in March 2021 when Meghan and Prince Harry sat down with Oprah for a bombshell televised interview. During the interview, the couple made a series of damning allegations about their time as working members of the royal family, including accusations of racism, mental health struggles, and lack of support from the institution.

Perhaps the most explosive claim was Meghan’s revelation that there were discussions within the royal household about Archie’s skin color before his birth. This revelation ignited a firestorm in the media, with widespread condemnation of the alleged remarks as racially insensitive

The interview garnered record-breaking viewership globally, thrusting Oprah into the spotlight as the conduit through which Meghan’s accusations were broadcast to the world. Now, over a year later, it appears Oprah may be reconsidering her decision to amplify these specific claims, questioning their veracity or accuracy.

For Oprah, the stakes in this potential legal battle extend beyond financial compensation. As one of the foremost interviewers of our time, her entire brand and legacy hinge on her ability to extract truthful, authentic responses from her subjects. The suggestion that she may have been unwittingly complicit in spreading falsehoods challenges her reputation as a fair, impartial, and truth-seeking journalist.

On the other hand, Meghan has endured relentless public scrutiny and criticism throughout her tenure in the royal spotlight. Another high-profile legal setback could potentially signal the end of her ambitions for continued relevance and influence on the global stage.

This clash represents a showdown between two influential women who have overcome significant obstacles to achieve extraordinary success in their respective fields. Now, they find themselves on opposite sides of a potentially explosive legal battle that could reshape perceptions of the royal family for years to come.

While the outcome remains uncertain, one thing is clear: the world will be watching closely as this drama unfolds. With the reputations and legacies of two powerhouse women hanging in the balance, the fallout from this legal showdown is bound to be monumental. Its repercussions are likely to reverberate not just within the royal family but across the entire media landscape.

This high-stakes confrontation offers no shortage of intrigue, scandal, and potential for unexpected twists. Ultimately, the question remains: who will emerge victorious in this clash of titans? The answer could profoundly influence the future trajectories of two of the most influential women in the world.