Queen Elizabeth has continued to reign as the head of the British Monarchy even after almost seven decades. As the Queen of the United Kingdom and all of the Commonwealth countries, she has all the power to give any royal titles to any British Royals.
Many have wondered how she decides which titles to give and whom to bestow them. The Daily Express reported that she mostly follows royal traditions. Despite having the authority to create new rankings and honors for anyone, she is not one to break from centuries-old traditions and customs.
Queen Elizabeth received her title as the Queen of the United Kingdom following her father's death in 1952. Many have always thought that the next highest rank after her title is the Prince and Princess title.
But, contrary to popular beliefs, Dukedom comes next after the King and Queen title. This is why her sons and grandsons, particularly her direct descendants, have dukedoms.
In most cases, the reigning British Monarch gives the Dukedom honor after officially tying the knot. Some of the most popular examples include Prince William and Prince Harry's titles. They became the Dukes of Cambridge and Sussex after marrying Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle, respectively.
However, Queen Elizabeth can only, reportedly, give Dukedoms to sons and grandsons. Accordingly, Princess Charlotte will not have the same ranks or honors as her brothers in the future. But, similar to Princess Anne, who currently holds the Princess Royal title, the only daughter of Prince William and Kate Middleton will likely receive the same title.
In the case of the British Monarch's sons, the second one always receives the Duke of York title. There are specific honors and rankings, however, that are reserved only for the firstborn.
Aside from becoming the Prince of Wales, he, also, has the Duke of Cornwall title. To date, Prince Charles holds these titles as the Queen's Heir Apparent.
British Monarchs cannot keep their dukedoms, according to Cheat Sheet. This is why Queen Elizabeth lost her Duchess of Edinburgh title when she ascended to the British Throne.
Reports noted, though, that she did not receive a Dukedom from her father. Instead, King George VI bestowed Prince Philip the title of Duke of Edinburgh, resulting in the then-Princess Elizabeth taking the title of her husband via marriage.
Aside from Dukedoms, there are, also, other royal titles that the British Monarch can give to other members of the British Royal Family. These include the Baron and Baroness, Viscount and Viscountess, and Earl and Countess titles.
However, there are not many geographical locations available. This is the reason why the Queen's youngest son, Prince Edward does not have a Dukedom considering that there is no Duke of Wessex title. Instead, she gifted him the Earl of Wessex title.
