William and Kate inherit Charles and Camilla's titles and step into roles amid grief
The former Duke of Cambridge has become the heir apparent following the death of his grandmother, Elizabeth II, and the accession of his father, King Charles, while his wife, Kate Middleton, has also been given a new role. Now first in line to the throne, William’s role within the royal family will change significantly, with him dutifully stepping up despite his grief. Changes to royal social media accounts and websites were made swiftly in the hours following the Queen's death, with the former Cambridges' Instagram account being rebranded as 'the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and Cambridge'. As heir apparent he is a step closer to become sovereign himself, and preparations for this role and likely to intensity almost immediately, potentially even while he is still a period of mourning.