The title of Prince of Wales will not automatically be inherited by Prince William, and Prince Charles must decide whether to bestow it upon his son at the time of his succession.
It is expected that he will pass down the title to his eldest son once he is made King, making the Duchess of Cambridge the Princess of Wales.
Until Charles is made King, Camilla Parker-Bowles currently holds the title of the Princess of Wales, however she doesn't use it out of respect for the previous Princess of Wales, the late Princess Diana.
This title change is likely to cause a mix of emotions for Prince William as his wife Kate Middleton is expected to become Princess of Wales, the Express reports. A a source told the Telegraph: "I’m sure it’ll be a bit of a bittersweet moment.
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"This is her [Diana’s] son and his wife, so in some ways it will be coming full circle—but it will also be a poignant reminder of what we all lost."
However difficult this moment might prove for Prince William, royal experts and members of the public alike all seem to agree that new 40-year-old Middleton is more than ready to rise into her future roles, as her confidence has grown exponentially over the last decade.
"She is always seen with a very open and honest smile denoted by visible crow’s feet around her eyes," body language expert Darren Stanton previously told Marie Claire (on behalf of Be My Bet ). "Her whole face is engaged when smiling and it’s clear she has developed a massive confidence not only as a royal and a public figure, but as a parent too.
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