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Princess Catherine Receives Historic New Royal Title From King Charles Amid Cancer Battle

Princess Catherine made history with her brand-new royal title from King Charles! On Tuesday, the 75-year-old monarch appointed Kate the Royal Companion

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. Currently, other members include Dame Maggie Smith, physicist Stephen Hawking, politician John Major, and bishop Desmond Tutu. 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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