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Originally Posted by wodin
Does that also apply to Kings or othewise reigning monarchs? After Edward VIII abdicated, was he still a King? What if Elizabeth II abdicats in favor of Charles? I know, fat chance, but wouldn't she then be a Queen who is no longer a Queen?
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The Queen Mother's full title was "Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother".
After Edward VIII abdicated he was no longer King, but was made Duke of Windsor the next year.
If the Queen were to abdicate she would no longer be Queen, or have that title. But that's not going to happen.
Back to the original question:
Catherine is most unlikely ever to be "Princess Catherine" except in popular usage. On marriage she is likely to be officially titled
Her Royal Highness The Princess William Arthur Philip Louis
When he marries, Prince William is likely to be made Duke. It is not known which Dukedom he would be given. Catherine will then be
Her Royal Highness The Princess William Arthur Philip Louis, Duchess of ...
But bear in mind that this is all made up (with precedents) as they go along. For example, Prince Edward was not made Duke on his marriage (He was made Earl of Wessex and Viscount Severn), although it has been announced that he will become Duke of Edinburgh when the current Duke of Edinburgh dies.