The Princess of Wales title bestowed on Kate following the accession of her father-in-law to the throne will bring back sad memories for many older royal fans.
A quarter of a century after Diana, Princess of Wales was tragically killed in a car crash in Paris, the accolade has been revived and passed onto her eldest son’s wife.
Prince William, who is now heir apparent, has become Prince of Wales, a title previously held by his father, who on Saturday was officially proclaimed King Charles III of Britain.
The mere mention of the accolade stirs up a sense of loss for loyal fans of Diana, something which will no doubt be on Kate’s mind as she carries out her duties under a new moniker.
Diana was seen as a bold barrier breaker within the constraints of the crown and routinely shunned protocol to do things her own way.
A photo of her shaking the hand of a HIV-positive patient at a London hospital in 1987 – a time when people feared the disease could be passed on by touch – was a symbol of her willingness to go beyond what was expected of her, regardless of whether it invoked criticism.
After marrying Charles, Prince of Wales in 2005 Camilla was given the title of Duchess of Cornwall - not Princess of Wales.
While fans of Diana would have no doubt opposed Camilla being given the honour of carrying the late princess's title, they are likely to welcome the change for Kate.
There now needs to be an investiture ceremony for William, the new Prince of Wales. The title does not automatically pass on to the heir of the throne. It was bestowed on Charles in 1958, six years after his mother ascended the throne.
Before the title was officially bestowed on Charles at a ceremony in Caernarfon Castle, Gwynedd, in 1969, he moved to Wales and learned the local language.
Following the announcement of William and Kate’s new titles, a royal source suggested the princess is mindful of the connotations associated with the Princess of Wales title.
"The couple are focussed on deepening the trust and respect of the people of Wales over time,” the insider said. “The Prince and Princess of Wales will approach their roles in the modest and humble way they’ve approached their work previously
"The new Princess of Wales appreciates the history associated with this role but will understandably want to look to the future as she creates her own path.”
In an interview with ITV News upon the announcement of their engagement in November 2020, Kate and William were asked about the late Princess Diana’s legacy.
Kate said she “would have loved to have met” Diana, calling her an “inspirational woman to look up to”.
William said “there’s no pressure” on Kate to emulate Diana because “it’s about carving your own future” as a member of the royal family.
“No one’s trying to fill my mother’s shoes,” he said.
Since marrying into Britain’s royal family in April 2011 at the age of 29, Kate has developed a close bond with her father-in-law King Charles III and his wife Queen Consort Camilla.
She has turned heads wherever she carries out royal engagements and has diligently stuck to protocol.
The mother-of-three, who turned 40 earlier this year, has already made clear where her passion lies – early years development.
In June 2021, she launched the Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood, which aims to raise awareness of the importance of early years experiences in shaping society over the long term.
In a speech during a roundtable discussion to launch the initiative, Kate said only a minority of people understand the “critical importance of the first five years of a child's life, and this is what we really do need to change”.
Kate is also devoted to her family, and the Cambridges recently moved to Windsor, Berkshire, to give their children the experience of country living.
The couple accompanied Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis to their new school on Thursday morning where they were greeted by the principal. Within hours, William had to dash to Scotland to be by his grandmother's side as her health had taken a turn for the worse.
The queen died peacefully at Balmoral on Thursday afternoon, Buckingham Palace said. Her death sets off a litany of changes for the monarchy, including the bestowing of new titles and roles for some.
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Results
6.30pm: The Madjani Stakes (PA) Group 3 Dh175,000 (Dirt) 1,900m
Winner: Aatebat Al Khalediah, Fernando Jara (jockey), Ali Rashid Al Raihe (trainer).
7.05pm: Maiden (TB) Dh165,000 (D) 1,400m
Winner: Down On Da Bayou, Royston Ffrench, Salem bin Ghadayer.
7.40pm: Maiden (TB) Dh165,000 (D) 1,600m
Winner: Dubai Avenue, Fernando Jara, Ali Rashid Al Raihe.
8.15pm: Handicap (TB) Dh190,000 (D) 1,200m
Winner: My Catch, Pat Dobbs, Doug Watson.
8.50pm: Dubai Creek Mile (TB) Listed Dh265,000 (D) 1,600m
Winner: Secret Ambition, Tadhg O’Shea, Satish Seemar.
9.25pm: Handicap (TB) Dh190,000 (D) 1,600m
Winner: Golden Goal, Pat Dobbs, Doug Watson.
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Uefa Champions League semi-finals, first leg
Liverpool v Roma
When: April 24, 10.45pm kick-off (UAE)
Where: Anfield, Liverpool
Live: BeIN Sports HD
Second leg: May 2, Stadio Olimpico, Rome
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How the UAE gratuity payment is calculated now
Employees leaving an organisation are entitled to an end-of-service gratuity after completing at least one year of service.
The tenure is calculated on the number of days worked and does not include lengthy leave periods, such as a sabbatical. If you have worked for a company between one and five years, you are paid 21 days of pay based on your final basic salary. After five years, however, you are entitled to 30 days of pay. The total lump sum you receive is based on the duration of your employment.
1. For those who have worked between one and five years, on a basic salary of Dh10,000 (calculation based on 30 days):
a. Dh10,000 ÷ 30 = Dh333.33. Your daily wage is Dh333.33
b. Dh333.33 x 21 = Dh7,000. So 21 days salary equates to Dh7,000 in gratuity entitlement for each year of service. Multiply this figure for every year of service up to five years.
2. For those who have worked more than five years
c. 333.33 x 30 = Dh10,000. So 30 days’ salary is Dh10,000 in gratuity entitlement for each year of service.
Note: The maximum figure cannot exceed two years total salary figure.
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Key facilities
- Olympic-size swimming pool with a split bulkhead for multi-use configurations, including water polo and 50m/25m training lanes
- Premier League-standard football pitch
- 400m Olympic running track
- NBA-spec basketball court with auditorium
- 600-seat auditorium
- Spaces for historical and cultural exploration
- An elevated football field that doubles as a helipad
- Specialist robotics and science laboratories
- AR and VR-enabled learning centres
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Stormy seas
Weather warnings show that Storm Eunice is soon to make landfall. The videographer and I are scrambling to return to the other side of the Channel before it does. As we race to the port of Calais, I see miles of wire fencing topped with barbed wire all around it, a silent ‘Keep Out’ sign for those who, unlike us, aren’t lucky enough to have the right to move freely and safely across borders.
We set sail on a giant ferry whose length dwarfs the dinghies migrants use by nearly a 100 times. Despite the windy rain lashing at the portholes, we arrive safely in Dover; grateful but acutely aware of the miserable conditions the people we’ve left behind are in and of the privilege of choice.
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