Kate Middleton has been bestowed with a significant new royal title from King Charles as she continues her cancer treatment.
The Princess of Wales, who has served as a working member of the Royal Family for 13 years, has been appointed Royal Companion of The Order of the Companions of Honour by her father-in-law, Buckingham Palace announced.This prestigious appointment is a newly created honour specifically for Kate, who is currently on leave from official duties while undergoing chemotherapy following a cancer diagnosis earlier this year.The duchess is the first Royal to be appointed a Royal Companion in the order's 107-year history, the Mirror reports.The monarch recommended this special honour for his "beloved daughter-in-law", with appointees to the Companions of Honour being chosen by the Cabinet Office, according to the palace.The decision by Charles, who is also undergoing cancer treatment, to nominate Kate for this honour is seen as a significant show of support for the duchess during her challenging time.
Current members of the order include Sir David Attenborough, Margaret Attwood, Dame Judi Dench, Sir Paul McCartney and Sir Elton John, and past members have included Professor Stephen Hawking and Sir Winston Churchill.
The Order of the Companions of Honour, which is limited to just 65 individuals at any given time, was established by King George V in 1917.
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