King Charles in ‘subtle mention’ to Princess Diana as he welcomes Kate to new role
KING Charles III was noted to have included a “subtle mention” to his late ex-wife, Diana, Princess of Wales in his first speech as the new monarch.
King Charles delivered his first speech to the nation ahead of the first memorial service in honour of the Queen at St Paul’s Cathedral. In an emotional display of his affection for his “darling Mama”, the King wished “may ‘flights of Angels sing thee to thy rest” as he thanked the late Queen for her commitment to the UK over the past 70 years. Broadcaster Dawn Neeson noted the quote, an extract from Hamlet, had previously been linked to Diana, Princess of Wales as she pondered about a potential “nod” to his late ex-wife.
Speaking to Sky News, Ms Neesom said: “Evidently that phrase is from Hamlet, talking of Diana. “The phrase from Hamlet was also sung or read at Diana’s funeral. So I do wonder if him choosing that particular phrase was maybe a subtle mention and a nod to his late wife. “I do hope that’s the case.” In addition to honouring his mother’s memory, Charles III also confirmed Prince William and Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge and Cornwall would be anointed as the new Prince and Princess of Wales.
The royal couple expressed their gratitude for being entrusted with the role, with Kate remarking she “appreciated the history” the title comes with. Kate is the first to openly use the Princess of Wales title since the death of Diana in 1997. A royal insider said: “The couple are focussed on deepening the trust and respect of the people of Wales over time “The Prince and Princess of Wales will approach their roles in the modest and humble way they’ve approached their work previously
“The new Princess of Wales appreciates the history associated with this role but will understandably want to look to the future as she creates her own path.” King Charles said the couple will “continue to inspire” the nation with the hard work they have been conducting on behalf of the Crown for years. He said: ” Today, I am proud to create him Prince of Wales, Tywysog Cymru, the country whose title I have been so greatly privileged to bear during so much of my life and duty. “With Catherine beside him, our new Prince and Princess of Wales will, I know, continue to inspire and lead our national conversations, helping to bring the marginal to the centre ground where vital help can be given.
The death of the Queen and Charles’ accession to the throne brought significant changes to the Cambridge household. In addition to the titles of Prince and Princess of Wales, Kate and William are now officially the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall as well as the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay whilst in Scotland.
Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis briefly had their surname changed to Cambridge and Cornwall before their grandfather bestowed the Wales title upon Kate and William. George, Charlotte and Louis are now expected to use Wales as their new surname, as did Prince Williama and Prince Harry before being gifted titles in their own right when they married.
