What title will the Princess of Wales' mom get when Kate Middleton becomes Queen?

Kate Middleton's marriage into British royalty changed the game for every single member of her family.

However, when she becomes Queen, her mother is set to be snubbed of the status as Queen Mother.

Of course, for Middelton and William themselves it will be quite straight forward. Middelton will become Queen Consort whilst her husband will become King.

But Carole Middleton will not pick up a title that has been out-of-use for 22 years, although there is a good reason and explanation for why that happens.

It's because the title is only awarded to the mother of the current monarch, or the widow of the former King. Therefore, it is kept very in-house and very reserved so Carole Middleton will not collect the title, despite being the mother of a queen.

The next Queen Mother, should she make it, would be the current Princess of Wales if she manages to survive beyond her husband's years. It would have been Princess Diana had she managed to out-live King Charles III.

Who was the last Queen Mother?

Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, born Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, was the wife of King George VI and the mother of Queen Elizabeth II, who reigned until September 2022. She was the grandmother of King Charles III.

After her husband's unexpected accession to the throne following the abdication of his brother, King Edward VIII, Elizabeth became Queen Consort until her daughter's ascension to the throne in 1952, when she took on the title of Queen Mother.

Throughout her tenure, she was a symbol of resilience, grace, and devotion to duty. Her warmth, charm, and dedication endeared her to people across the globe, and she earned immense popularity and respect throughout her life, particularly during World War II, when she famously refused to leave London during the Blitz, remaining alongside her husband and the people of Britain.

She died in 2002 at the age of 101.