Kate Middleton named Princess of Wales after Queen’s death

King Charles III announced in his first public appearance since the death of Queen Elizabeth II that his heir, Prince William, was now Prince of Wales and that Kate Middleton had been named Princess of Wales, a title previously held by the late Princess Diana.

“Today I am proud to have created him as the Prince of Wales, Tywysog Cymru, a country whose title I have had such a great honor to bear for so much of my life and responsibilities,” Charles said Friday.

“With Catherine next to him, our new Prince and Princess of Wales, I know, will continue to inspire and lead our national talks, helping to move the marginal to a central place where essential help can be given.”

Elsewhere in the speech, Charles made explicit mention of his younger son, Prince Harry, and his wife Meghan Markle, saying that he had expressed “his love” to them as they continued to build their lives in California.

“I speak to you today with deep sorrow,” said the 73-year-old newly appointed monarch in a pre-taped speech, calling his late mother an “inspiration and example” for himself and his family members.

“We owe her the most sincere debt any family can owe to its mother for her love, affection, guidance, understanding and example,” continued Charles. “Queen Elizabeth’s life was well lived, a promise kept by destiny, and after her death it is most mourned most deeply. Today I renew this promise of service throughout my life. “

The king, who received the new title shortly after Elizabeth’s death at Balmoral Castle, praised the “deep personal commitment of the late mother that defined her whole life,” adding that she “sacrificed her responsibilities.”

“Her dedication and devotion never wavered in times of change, progress, joy and celebration, and in times of sorrow and loss,” he said.

Charles will embark on a tour of Britain in the days leading up to the funeral of the deceased monarch, which is part of the national 10-step plan for Operation London Bridge. While he won’t be officially made king until Saturday morning, royal author Tina Brown told Page Six that she believes he will be a solid leader.

“Actually, I think he’ll come true,” Tina Brown, author of The Palace Papers, told us. “I think he will be a good king.”