Rumors suggest that when King Charles III eventually passes the crown to Prince William, major changes will ripple through the royal family. William, 43, will become king, with Kate as queen, and their children—George, Charlotte, and Louis—will receive new titles. But the shift may also benefit Kate’s own family.
Despite marrying billionaire James Matthews, Pippa Middleton holds no official aristocratic title. When Kate becomes queen, she is reportedly likely to appoint Pippa as her ‘Lady in Waiting’—a historic role dating back to the Middle Ages that still exists today. Traditionally, this position is given to a trusted friend or noblewoman and involves supporting the queen, rather than serving her.
There are also rumors that Kate’s mother, Carole Middleton, could be named one of the queen’s official ‘companions,’ a modernized version of ladies-in-waiting. These roles focus on supporting the queen at formal engagements and assisting her private office, often working discreetly behind the scenes.
