10 Shocking Things That Could Happen When Princess Catherine Becomes Queen — You Won’t Believe #7!

The future of the British monarchy is bright with Prince William and Princess Catherine at its heart. When William ascends the throne as King William V, Catherine will step into the role of Queen Consort—likely styled simply as Queen Catherine. While much will stay rooted in tradition, some changes could truly surprise royal watchers. Here are 10 “shocking” revelations about what might happen…

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She’ll Officially Become Queen Catherine Catherine will be crowned alongside William in a grand coronation ceremony, taking the title Queen Consort (though the “consort” is often dropped in everyday use, just like with Queen Camilla today).

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Buckingham Palace Becomes Her Official Home The Wales family will likely move from their current residences to Buckingham Palace as the primary royal residence—swapping cozy Windsor for the iconic (and massive) London landmark.
Full Access to the Crown Jewels As Queen, Catherine will have unrestricted borrowing rights to the entire royal collection, including legendary pieces like the Imperial State Crown and historic diamond tiaras worn by past queens.

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No More Curtsying to (Almost) Anyone Queen Catherine will outrank nearly every royal—meaning she’ll only curtsy to her husband, the King. Everyone else, including princesses by blood, will curtsy to her!
Her Parents Won’t Get Royal Titles Despite their closeness to the family, Carole and Michael Middleton are unlikely to receive peerages or titles—tradition reserves those for those born or married into the royals.
Prince George Steps Up as Heir Apparent George will become the new Prince of Wales (potentially), moving one step closer to the throne and taking on more public duties earlier than expected.
She Could “Own” All the Whales and Dolphins (You Won’t Believe This One!) An ancient law gives the monarch (and by extension, the consort) rights to sturgeons, whales, and dolphins in British waters. Queen Catherine would technically share in this quirky maritime “ownership”!

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A More Modern, Slimmed-Down Monarchy Experts predict Catherine will help shape a contemporary reign, focusing on issues like early childhood, mental health, and the environment—potentially with fewer grand events and more relatable outreach.

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She Might Become Queen Mother One Day If she outlives William and Prince George ascends the throne, Catherine could choose the title Queen Catherine, the Queen Mother—echoing Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother.
Global Superstardom Like Never Before Already one of the most popular royals, Queen Catherine’s poise, style, and dedication could make her an even bigger international icon, influencing fashion, philanthropy, and public perception of the monarchy worldwide.

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While the timeline remains uncertain, these changes promise an exciting new chapter for the royals. What do you think will be the most surprising?