Royal titles can be complicated.
As such, a queen consort doesn’t have as much royal clout as a queen regnant.
Reigning kings and queens have constitutional responsibilities, like overseeing the official opening of parliament.
Meanwhile, consorts are key supporting players.
The consort does not hold a formal position in the structure of government."
“You see it more and more.
The young student has turned into our future Queen.”
Marlene Koenig, a librarian and royal historian, agrees.
Like her predecessors, a shorter title won’t entitle Kate to more authority.
Kings are never consorts, as they have all inherited their roles.
In one unusual instance, the U.K. did have a king and queen who reigned together.
