Special royal title Kate Middleton’s mum Carole will be cheated with on when she becomes Queen

The increasing prominence of Carole Middleton, the mother of the Princess of Wales, in royal events is noteworthy. Despite not being a royal herself, her attendance at high-profile occasions like King Charles’s coronation and Queen Elizabeth’s funeral, which had limited guest lists, underscores her importance to the future of the Royal Family. However, it is important to clarify that even when Prince William and Kate become King and Queen Consort, Carole Middleton will not hold the title of “Queen Mother.”

The title “Queen Mother” is specifically reserved for the mother of the current monarch and the widow of the former King. The most recent example is Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, the mother of Queen Elizabeth II and wife of King George VI, who passed away in 2022. While Carole Middleton will be the mother of a Queen, she is not a member of the Royal Family herself, and therefore, she will not be granted the special title of “Queen Mother.”

The line of succession and royal titles hold specific protocols. Queen Camilla will not hold the title of Queen Mother if she is widowed when Prince William ascends to the throne. Instead, she will be referred to as a Dowager Queen or Queen Dowager, which is the designation given to a former Queen Consort whose husband, the King, has passed away. The title of Queen Mother is reserved for a Queen Dowager who is also the mother of the reigning monarch.