William and Kate now Prince and Princess of Wales

[Viviennemary]

Charles has just created William Prince of Wales from today. So one question answered. Good decision.

There are pix of the birth certificates online, and they do not use a surname. It's Prince/ss XYZ of Cambridge.

I expect they will change to Wales - bet they have staff to order new name tapes and sew them in to three complete sets of school uniform (just days after they'd have finished with the first time round!!)

If they wanted to use a surname, they would probably be Mountbatten-Windsor, like the King's other DGC - it's a variant of the Windsor family name for use by descendants of QEII and Prince Phillip (descendants of others in that royal house are simply Windsor)

No idea why Lady Louise seems to be Windsor rather than Mountbatten-Windsor

I was really teary watching it. His emotion was palpable. I think he will be a good king.

William and Harry both used Wales as a surname when they were in the forces. George, Charlotte, and Louis are now Prince(ss) Firstname of Wales so I imagine they will switch to that at some point. They are young; they will adjust.

Yes William and Harry were both Wales at Eton and when in the military

I wouldn't be surprised if the children continue to use Cambridge in personal settings like school. I think William continued to use William Wales professionally after he became Duke of Cambridge.

Let's face it, the Queen was always going to be a hard act to follow. I'm sure when she came to the throne at such a young age, there were rumblings about whether she had enough experience etc. but she just got on with it and grew into the role, as will he.

It can't have been easy waiting in the wings for so long, and I think Charles will surprise people and do a good job. He has been waiting for a long time to make certain changes, and I think they will be for the better (sliming down i.e. getting rid of Andy).

I had a little tear as well. Surprised myself.

lovely speech. V moving. Today it has been 1 year and 5 months since Prince Philip passed away.

I hope they are together again. She must have been devastated when she lost him and although a year and a bit without him must have been tough, I’m glad she didn’t have to spend any longer without him as much as we will all miss her. It’s like a blessing in disguise almost.

A very moving and deeply heartfelt speech.
It had me choked up too.

Oh lord that speech finished me. I've become increasingly fond of Charles and camilla over the years but that was a wonderful, heartfelt, humble and human speech.
God Save the King.
I'm not even British

Yes! He should do the CBeebies bedtime story. Also a Winnie the Pooh audiobook.

I didn’t realise I was ??? I was simply preempting the predicate comments .

I thought the heir to the throne was automatically prince of Wales. If William hadn’t become POW would there just not have been one?

Indeed! I wish them well and I believe they feel a real connection to Wales and I believe they will do well for Wales. Given a chance.

It is a good address. I thought earlier today that what could be considered weakness (showing emotions, Prince Charles sorry King Charles should never play poker) could actually be a great strength. The Queen did it her way, it suited her personality and it worked but there is no law saying that he can't show more vulnerability and also be successful.

I hope the short meeting with the crowds today gave him a boost at a very difficult time.

Fuck me. Made me bawl. Bringing up memories of my dad

That's right. It's in the gift of the Sovereign.

That was a great speech - I'm surprised at how well he did. Loved that William is now Prince of Wales & that he shared his love for Harry & Meghan. The last line was especially poignant.

Does anyone have a link to his speech?

I can't find it.

What do you mean by good decision? The title only goes to the male heir to the throne. It will go to Prince George next. It cannot be given to anyone else.

What a fabulous speech. I also felt teary.

I feel really optomistic that he will be a great King.

Hopefully no more "Kate Middleton" in the tabloids now, it used to really irritate me. Princess of Wales to you now!

It was a beautiful speech and I do think Charles will be an excellent King.
In Wales there will be split opinion about William and Catherine being Prince and Princess of Wales, some people will object on principle.
There was a lot of unrest in North Wales before Charles' investiture.

Lovely piping - amazing how a single piper can fill that immense space.

m.youtube.com/watch?v=G_IF-5qHD3U

Excellent speech. Glad William and Catherine are now Prince and Princess of Wales. Their children will surely be know as Wales now instead of Cambridge. Hoping Prince Edward made Duke of Edinburgh and Sophie Duchess.