Prince William to Receive New Royal Title During Historic Ceremony at Westminster Abbey
Prince William, the eldest son of King Charles III, is set to receive a prestigious new title this week during a major royal event at Westminster Abbey. On May 16, 2025, he will be officially appointed Great Master of the Order of the Bath—one of the oldest and most honored chivalric orders in the UK.
This year marks the 300th anniversary of the Order, which was founded in 1725. The ceremony will be particularly significant as it will be the first time King Charles III attends in his role as reigning monarch.
The Order of the Bath is divided into three ranks: Companion, Knight or Dame Commander, and Knight or Dame Grand Cross. Women have been eligible for the honor since 1971, reflecting a modern shift in the centuries-old tradition.
In other royal news, newly released official portraits of King Charles and Queen Camilla have stirred a wave of online buzz. Eagle-eyed viewers spotted what appeared to be a bra casually draped over Charles’s shoulder in one of the paintings, sparking widespread speculation and amusement on social media.
