Kate Middleton has been a senior member of the Royal Family since marrying Prince William in 2011. The Duke of Cambridge is second in line to the British throne and will probably one day become King. If this does happen, Kate will need to make a very big change in her life.
Kate and Prince William met while studying at the University of St Andrews in 2001.
In October 2010, the couple became engaged while on holiday in Kenya and the wedding took place the following year.
At the ceremony, which was held at Westminster Abbey in London, Kate was given the title of the Duchess of Cambridge.
Since then, the couple have had three children together, Prince George, six, Princess Charlotte, four, and Prince Louis, one.
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Kate’s life has already completely changed since marrying Prince William as she became a working royal.
Over the years, the Duchess has regularly appeared at official events to perform her royal duties.
However, if Prince William is to succeed to the throne, Kate’s life will change once again.
The royal couple will need to move out of Kensington Palace in London where they currently live.
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Instead, Kate and William will move to Buckingham Palace as this is the official residence of the monarchy.
The Duchess of Cambridge will also get a new title and become Queen Consort as this is the name given to the wife of the ruling King.
She would be honoured with her own coronation and would share the same status as the King, but not the same political power.
The Royal Family website said: “Unless decided otherwise, a Queen Consort is crowned with the King, in a similar but simpler ceremony.
“If the new Sovereign is a Queen, her consort is not crowned or anointed at the coronation ceremony.”
The role means Kate will need to take on extra responsibilities, such as doing more charity work.
This will probably not be difficult for Kate who already works with various charities, including those that support early years support and children’s mental health.
She has notably been getting more involved in her royal role over the past few years.
Susan E. Kelley, owner and editor of What Kate Wore, told Vanity Fair: “A couple of years ago, you might have seen her being a little bit timid.
“Now, she seems like she’s in a more take-charge position. I’m beginning to see the person who’s going to be queen emerging.”
Her change in confidence could also indicate the royal is getting ready for her husband to take to the throne.