Catherine Middleton: Britain’s Future Queen

The death of His Royal Highness Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh is a fitting time to assess the future of the British Royal Family. Her Majesty The Queen will dutifully perform her role as monarch until her death. Before her coronation in 1952, The Queen said as much to the nation while on a tour of South Africa in 1947 before her accession to the throne. On the occasion of her 21st birthday, the then Princess Elizabeth said in her address to the Commonwealth: "I declare before you all that my whole life whether it be long or short shall be devoted to your service and the service of our great imperial family to which we all belong.” There is however some speculation as to what will happen to the British monarchy once The Queen dies. It is generally accepted that the monarchy will have to adapt and adapt fast to the rapidly changing times in which we live. Opinion may vary though on how best to do that. It is therefore comforting that there is at least one person in whose hands the future of the British Royal Family will be safe. That person is The Duchess of Cambridge.