List of titles and honours of Catherine, Princess of Wales facts for kids
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Catherine, Princess of Wales, is an important member of the British Royal Family. She is married to Prince William, who is next in line to become King. Over the years, Catherine has received many special titles, awards, and honorary roles. This article explains what these are and when she received them.
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Royal Titles and Styles
When Catherine married Prince William in 2011, she became a princess of the United Kingdom. She also gained the special title "Her Royal Highness," which means she is a senior member of the Royal Family. At that time, she also became the Duchess of Cambridge. In Scotland, she was known as the Countess of Strathearn.
On September 8, 2022, Prince William's father became King Charles III. This meant Catherine received new titles. She became the Duchess of Cornwall and the Duchess of Rothesay (in Scotland). Soon after, on September 9, 2022, King Charles announced that William would be the Prince of Wales. This made Catherine the Princess of Wales. She is now known as "Her Royal Highness The Princess of Wales." In Scotland, she is called "Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Rothesay."
Special Awards from Countries
Catherine has received special awards and honours from different countries, especially those in the Commonwealth realms. These awards recognize her work and her role.
Orders and Decorations
These are special memberships or medals given for important service or events.
| Country | Date | Award | Ribbon | Post-nominal letters |
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 Tuvalu |
30 October 2017 | Recipient of the Tuvalu Order of Merit |  |
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 United Kingdom |
5 December 2017 | Recipient of the Royal Family Order of Queen Elizabeth II |  |
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| United Kingdom |
29 April 2019 | Dame Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order |  |
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| United Kingdom |
23 April 2024 | Royal Companion of the Order of the Companions of Honour |  |
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Medals These medals are given to mark special royal events.
| Country | Date | Medal | Ribbon | Post-nominal letters |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom |
6 February 2012 | Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal |  |
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| United Kingdom |
6 February 2022 | Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal |  |
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| United Kingdom |
6 May 2023 | King Charles III Coronation Medal |  |
Honorary Military Roles
Catherine also holds special honorary roles within the military. These roles connect her with different parts of the armed forces.
Canada
5 July 2011 – present: Honorary Canadian Ranger (a special role with a Canadian military group)
- United Kingdom
16 December 2015 – present: Honorary Air Commandant, Royal Air Force Air Cadets (a senior role in the youth air force group)- 11 August 2023 – present: Royal Honorary Air Commodore, RAF Coningsby (a special role at an important Royal Air Force base)
29 June 2021 – present: Lady Sponsor, HMS Glasgow (a special role for a new naval ship)- 11 August 2023 – present: Commodore-in-Chief, Fleet Air Arm (a very senior role in the naval aviation branch)
21 December 2022 – present: Colonel, Irish Guards (a senior role with an army regiment)- 11 August 2023 – present: Colonel-in-Chief, 1st The Queen's Dragoon Guards (a very senior role with another army regiment)
Other Special Roles
Catherine has also taken on other special roles, often related to ships.
- 9 April 2013 – present: Lady Sponsor of Royal Princess (a role for a cruise ship)
- 26 September 2019 – present: Lady Sponsor of RRS Sir David Attenborough (a role for a research ship)
University Education
Catherine attended university and earned a degree.
| Country | Date | University | Degree |
|---|---|---|---|
 Scotland |
2005 | University of St Andrews | Master of Arts (Hons) |
Things Named After Her
Some things have been named in honour of Catherine and William.
- Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Award, University of Waterloo in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
- Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's Parks Canada Youth Ambassadors Program
- HRH Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Legacy Scholarship
See also
- List of titles and honours of William, Prince of Wales
- List of titles and honours of Charles III
- List of titles and honours of Queen Camilla
- List of titles and honours of Elizabeth II
- List of titles and honours of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
- List of titles and honours of Anne, Princess Royal
- List of titles and honours of Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh
- List of titles and honours of George VI
- List of titles and honours of Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother
- List of titles and honours of George V
- List of titles and honours of Mary of Teck
- List of titles and honours of Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn
- List of honours of the British royal family by country
