Kate Middleton and Prince William Receive New Roles from King Charles, Including a Royal First for the Princess!

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Kate Middleton and Prince William Receive New Roles from King Charles, Including a Royal First for the Princess!
The Prince and Princess of Wales aren’t the only royals who received new appointments

By Stephanie Petit Published on April 23, 2024 11:00AM EDT
LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 06: (L-R) Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, Princess Charlotte of Wales, Catherine, Princess of Wales, Prince Louis of Wales, Prince William, Prince of Wales on Buckingham Palace balcony during the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 06, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Neil Mockford/Getty Images)
From left: Kate Middleton and Prince William following King Charles’ coronation on May 6, 2023. PHOTO: NEIL MOCKFORD/GETTY
Kate Middleton and Prince William are taking on new royal appointments.

On April 23, which happens to be the sixth birthday of the Prince and Princess of Wales’ son Prince Louis, King Charles announced several new appointments, including for members of the royal family.

The King, 75, appointed his daughter-in-law Princess Kate, 42, as the Royal Companion of the Order of the Companions of Honour. In a history-making twist, she is the first Royal Companion named to this order.

The Order of the Companions of Honour was founded by King George V in 1917 to recognize outstanding achievements in the arts, sciences, medicine and public service. Members are limited to 65 at a time (although people from outside Commonwealth countries can be counted as additional honorary members) and currently include David Attenborough, Elton John, Anna Wintour, Judi Dench and Maggie Smith.