The Princess of Wales is the recipient of The Royal Companion of The Order of the Companions of Honour (Picture: AFP)
Kate Middleton has been awarded a new title by King Charles following a tough year.
The Princess of Wales is the recipient of The Royal Companion of The Order of the Companions of Honour.
Charles chose Kate because of the ‘esteem she is held’ and ‘recognition in taking on more responsibilities’.
Both Kate – who released a new picture of her son Prince Louis to mark his sixth birthday this morning – and Charles have been undergoing cancer treatment and are said to have grown closer with one another.
Her new title puts her as the most senior members of holders of regular The Order of the Companion of Honour.
JK Rowling, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Dame Vera Lynn, Sir Elton John, and Winston Churchill are all also holders of the prestigious title.
Queen Camilla was made a Grand Master and First or Principal Dame Grand Cross of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire.
George was pictured lying on grass with a big smile on his face by his mum (Picture: @KensingtonRoyal/X)
Prince William was appointed Great Master of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath.
The gongs were all handed out as a St George’s Day tradition.
King George V founded the Order of the Companions of Honour in 1917 to recognise outstanding achievements in the arts, sciences, medicine and public service.
The most prestigious award is the Order of the Garter, which went to the Duchess of Gloucester, Air Chief Marshal the Lord Peach, Lord Kakkar and Lord Andrew Lloyd-Webber.
This is a developing news story, more to follow soon… Check back shortly for further updates.
Got a story? Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@metro.co.uk. Or you can submit your videos and pictures here.
For more stories like this, check our news page.
Follow Metro.co.uk on Twitter and Facebook for the latest news updates. You can now also get Metro.co.uk articles sent straight to your device. Sign up for our daily push alerts here.
(Visited 1 times, 1 visits today)
Related Posts:
- Former Premier League and Champions League manager, 72, handed shock new job after five years out of work Sports MARTIN O’NEILL has landed himself a major new role after five years out of football. The 72-year-old won the European Cup and the title as player under Brian Clough at Nottingham Forest before enjoying more success as a manager. PA:Press AssociationMartin O’Neill has landed himself a new role after five…
- Forgotten Arsenal star returns from injury after eight months out as Arteta handed major title boost Sports ARSENAL have been handed a major injury boost in the race for the title. That’s after Jurrien Timber, 22, was included in the club’s U21 squad for their PL2 game tonight. GettyJurrien Timber is back in Arsenal training[/caption] The Gunners have taken no chances with Timber’s return to action after…
- Kate Middleton’s Never Without These 4 Everyday Items in Her Purse: Author Entertainment <p id="par-1_63">What does <a href="https://www.cheatsheet.com/tag/kate-middleton/">Kate Middleton</a> carry in her purse? The Princess of Wales reportedly takes a “practical” approach. She opts for a select few items she can <a href="https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/kate-middleton-carries-handbag-left-hand-simple-reason.html/">reach for while out and about</a>. Ahead, what four items the 42-year-old British royal stows in her handbag. Hint: <a href="https://www.cheatsheet.com/tag/queen-elizabeth-ii/">Queen…
- Rich Archbold: Kids enjoy roar of Grand Prix of Long Beach thanks to King Taco News Makhi Clifton, 12, loved everything about the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach on Sunday, April 21 — from the roar of the powerful racing cars on the street to the thunder of the Navy F-18s flying overhead to start the race. “This is great,” Makhi said. “I love seeing…
- Liverpool should say thanks and goodbye to Mo Salah WHATEVER happens in title race…Reds icon isn’t the player he was Sports LIVERPOOL need five big games from Mo Salah, then it should be: thank you and goodbye. If Salah can rediscover his best form and help deliver the Premier League title, it would be a fitting farewell for an all-time Anfield great. RexMo Salah needs to rediscover his form if Liverpool…