Royal Family News: Kate Middleton And William’s Priceless Reaction To A Stranger Calling Them “Will” And “Kate”

British royal family news divulges that last year it was discovered that Prince William and his wife Kate Middleton were this close to not becoming the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, as they are known today. What happened with their titles following their marriage? Let’s unpack the details!

Royal Family News – William And Kate Are The Duke And Duchess Of Cambridge

The royal couple were married in 2011 and celebrated ten years of marriage, including three kids, last year. Their Dukedom was a gift from his grandmother Queen Elizabeth. But history may have been very different if an original plan was stuck to way back when.

The queen’s youngest child, Prince Edward, and his wife Sophie were originally to be given the Cambridge’s current title. They are instead know known as the Earl and Countess of Wessex. What happened? You might say that pop culture had a hand in Kate and Wills becoming the Cambridge family.

Royal Family News – Why Are William And Kate Now The Duke And Duchess Of Cambridge?

Edward is believed to have rejected the Cambridge title in 1999 for his current one, all because of Colin Firth. Apparently Prince Edward watched Shakespeare in Love and immediately after wanted to be the Duke of Wessex, as Colin Firth’s character was named in the movie. Now you know!

Royal Family News – William And Kate Respond To Many Names

The whole title business can be confusing for the public and awkwardness can arise when then royals meet citizens at official events. Such a happenstance occurred recently when the Cambridge’s visited Wales to mark St. David’s Day. There they met with Nicky Hurst of Country Fare Wholefoods and Fine Cheeses, who accidentally addressed pair a bit too casually!

According to Woman’s Day, “Per royal protocol when addressing the royals, one is expected to refer to them as ‘your Royal Highness’, ‘Sir’ or ‘Ma’am’.

But when the Cambridges, “stopped by the cheese stand at popular Abergavenny Market on Tuesday, Hurst referred to them simply as ‘Kate’ and ‘Will.’”

Royal Family News – William And Kate Are Down To Earth

Hurst later told People, “I wasn’t sure what they’d be like and what to call them in terms of their titles.” Luckily the casual couple, “were really relaxed,” and not at all fussy about the introduction.

Hurst added that the pair were lovely: “They’re so down-to-earth, an amazing couple. They will make a fantastic King and Queen — and Prince and Princess of Wales.”

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