King Charles names William and Kate the Prince and Princess of Wale; 'Love for Harry and Meghan'

London, Sep 09: Britain's new monarch King Charles III on Friday bestowed on his eldest son William and daughter-in-law Kate the titles of Prince and Princess of Wales, while expressing love for Harry and Meghan in his first address to Britain and his Commonwealth realms.

Addressing the nation on Thursday, Charles in his first speech said he was proud to make his heir William the Prince of Wales, a title Charles had held since 1958.

"With Catherine (Kate) beside him, our new Prince and Princess of Wales will, I know, continue to inspire and lead our national conversations, helping to bring the marginal to the centre ground where vital help can be given," he said.

"Our new Prince and Princess of Wales will, I know, continue to inspire and lead our national conversations, helping to bring the marginal to the centre ground where vital help can be given," Charles further said.

"I want also to express my love for Harry and Meghan as they continue to build their lives overseas," he said.

The couple has two children - Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.

Charles will be formally proclaimed as King at the Accession Council at 10am local time on Saturday in the State Apartments of St. James's Palace, Buckingham Palace has said. It will mark the first time in history that the ceremony will be televised.

However, he has begun his royal duties already and would have discussed the plans for the Queen's funeral with Prime Minister Truss during their first in-person audience at Buckingham Palace.

with agency inputs