Princess Catherine Receives Historic New Royal Title From King Charles Amid Cancer Battle
perezhilton.comPrincess Catherine made history with her brand-new royal title from King Charles! On Tuesday, the 75-year-old monarch appointed Kate the Royal Companion of the Order of the Companions of Honour –making her the first ever Royal Companion named to the order.
Wow! Related: Prince Louis Celebrates 6th Birthday With New Portrait Taken By Catherine! According to the royal family website, the Companion of Honour “is a special award granted to those who have made a major contribution to the arts, science, medicine, or government lasting over a long period of time.” There are 65 members at any one time.
And the Princess of Wales is in impressive company with the latest honor. Currently, other members include Dame Maggie Smith, physicist Stephen Hawking, politician John Major, and bishop Desmond Tutu.
Catherine isn’t the only royal family member to get a new title this week. Prince William was appointed the Great Master of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath — a role that sat empty since 2022 when Charles became king.
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