Prince William's requested title for Kate Middleton that was turned down by the late Queen

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Kate Middleton has an impressive array of formal titles, yet there was one specific title that Prince William had hoped she would be granted, which ultimately wasn't approved.

Before their lavish wedding in 2011, there was widespread speculation about the titles the couple would adopt.At that time, The Telegraph reported that the Prince of Wales wanted to keep his birth name rather than adopting a dukedom, with a courtier allegedly telling the newspaper: "He says he was born Prince William and wants to continue to be known as that."Additionally, William had a particular title in mind for Kate, stating: "He wants Kate to become Princess Catherine." However, this idea did not coincide with the late Queen's traditional views, as princess titles are typically passed down by birth, not marriage, the Mirror reports.

Royal commentator Kenneth Rose observed that while the former monarch has made exceptions in the past, it seemed unlikely for Kate.

He remarked: "Kate is a commoner and could not be known as 'Princess Catherine'. However, it is up to the Queen what title she gives her and there have been one or two exceptions."For instance, after Prince Henry, the Duke of Gloucester died, the Queen honoured the Duchess of Gloucester with the title Princess Alice, in recognition of her long-standing service.Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland.No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in!If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above