Princess Charlotte May Gain Rare Royal Title

Those who were born as the middle child in their family know that it can be tough. Your older sibling has often already done many of the things you can do, only they did it first and sometimes, it seems, better. You’re also not the little cute one any longer after your younger sibling came along. This fate can strike anyone, even famous people such as Princess Charlotte.

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Hopefully the princess isn’t outshone by either of her brothers. The fact that she is Prince William’s only daughter surely assures her some special attention. Not just now, but also down the line: there is a special title only Princess Charlotte qualifies for. A title that was specifically created by King Charles I’s wife, Queen Henrietta, back in 1642. This title is called “Princess Royal” and is only ever bestowed on the monarch’s first daughter.

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Originally, Henrietta wanted to honor her daughter Mary, who held the title for 18 years. Since then, this very rare royal title has only been used seven times, as not every monarch had a daughter to bestow it to. However, there are no actual royal duties attached to it. It was, in fact, created solely to make the first born daughter, often overshadowed by the first born son in those times, feel special.

It’s also not one hundred percent sure that Princess Charlotte will inherit this title, for the simple fact that she can’t. “Princess Royal”, unlike many other royal titles, is not a directly inheritable one. Instead, it is specifically bestowed by the reigning monarch and can only be given to one person. The late Queen Elizabeth II waited until her daughter, Princess Royal Anne, was 36 in 1987 to gift it to her. One day, when Prince William ascends to the throne, it will be his decision to give his daughter this title, or not. However, Charlotte’s chances are good that she will be considered for this special honor.

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