Yeah, the announcement I saw was made by 'The Palace', not by the Duchess. Apparently she's hospitalized with major morning sickness problems. Ok now we're definitely 'off topic' on this forum, although it fits pretty well with all of the hormonal topics ads that appear all over iVillage sites...

I aree she should be called princess especially since Camilla is, though she won't use the Princess of Wales title out of deference to the late Diana, for which I give her credit. And apparently "Princess Di" was incorrect, although it was dubbed by the media. Her title was actually Her Royal Highness Diana, Princess of Wales until the divorce when she was stripped of the HRH. So they are not Princess Di and accordingly not Princess Kate since they take their title from the husbands. (Where are all the feminists? LOL) From the link below: "Prince William's current title is Prince William of Wales. Under the rules of British titles, his wife would be styled Princess William of Wales. Not Princess Catherine, not The Princess of Wales, and especially not "Princess Kate." (The thought process is the same as it is for the wife of John Smith being formally called Mrs. John Smith.) This is assuming of course, Grandmama, the Queen, does not give William any additional titles in time for the wedding." William was given a Dukedom by Elizabeth though so she is now also a Duchess. Just found this: "The official title of the former Catherine Middleton is Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge, according to the statement issued by Queen Elizabeth's press secretary today." It also clarifies: "Calling a woman "Princess So-and-So" is reserved for royal-born women." So that's why Princess Elizabeth was proper, Princess Di, Princess Kate and Princess Camilla would be incorrect. That does not however explain "Prince Phillip" unless that's another media title. It's interesting how a woman can marry the King and become a Queen, but a man can't marry a Queen and become King. Of course it's because Kings are "higher" in rank so to speak, but it's an interesting thing, especially in these times of so much political correctness. But I can't really find the title changes that would happen for instance on the following: - Elizabeth dies, then Charles becomes King, and Camilla is Queen. - Charles dies. I realize Camilla cannot become head of state and rule so therefore William becomes King. Does Camilla then forfeit the Queen title to Kate and revert to Princess or does she retain her Duchess of Cornwall title? I don't recall history enough on it nor do I know the royalty rules. Like I said, I'll never figure them oot! Here is a link that might be useful: 'Princess Kate' Title is Technically Incorrect

FD, I am the least interfering mother you would ever meet. I know I come off as uptight, but really I'm not so much. I don't call while she's there, literally last summer we talked on the phone maybe two-three times, and that was because X called me for whatever reason. I've talked to her twice since she's been there, but she's been sick... and both times it was because X called me to update me on her status. And, a lot of the drama in the past day has circled around that drama. Yes... there's more. DD had to go to the doctor, Gpa was supposed to take her but delegated to Smom, who gave totally conflicting info to X and I, and then said she couldn't fill the prescription because she "didn't have the money". LOL x a million. We have insurance, the doctor is 2 blocks from her house, and she lives off my dad's money. That was pretty much the last straw for me. I know the interfering mother. She's my DH's ExW. She calls 4-5x a day "what are you doing... now what are you doing... and now what are you doing...". It's crazy-making!! Let the kid make her own time. She loves you. She knows you're her mom. Now butt the heck out and let her have her own experiences!! X... well, he's an adult, yes. In most aspects. While he means well, and is a good father, he is really bad at interpersonal communications. I've told him that I support his stance on my family, and that if they don't listen I will step in. But, I'm not there, I didn't experience it first hand so I'm not the front-fighter, he is... but I'm not going to stand by if it continues either... and here we are. The behavior has continued, and it's not ok. And Smom is not an adult. She is the biggest princess you'd ever meet. AND, X had some work contracts that came up suddenly during this time, so he's gone most of the day, unfortunatly, so she has to stay with either WBSM or Gpa/Sgma or or or. HAHAHAHAHAHA on the wild parties. I haven't had a party in ages, and have no desire to go anywhere. I skipped the gym and I've been in my jammies all day (ALL DAY!!!) and am enjoying Pretty Woman on TV and a nice glass of vodka and fresh orange juice. I had popcorn for dinner. I'm slumming it. :)

I suppose that asking Prince Charles, would be a bonding gesture towards her soon to be father in law, and a tribute to the royal family in general. It's not protocol to have a family member of the groom's side, escort the bride up the aisle, so as Oakley said, Meghan's mother may have suggested it, once she learned her ex-husband would't be able to do it. Aside from being her father in law, and grandfather to any future children, barring any unforeseen circumstances, Charles will likely be the next King of England. Someday if her future children ask who walked her up the aisle, she'll be answering "the King." By the way, I think they should say 'walking up the aisle' when the bride is walking towards her bridegroom, and 'walking down the aisle' when the married couple are heading towards the doors, to leave the church, IMHO.