But this theory is problematic since Khentkaus ' name never appears inside a serekh or royal cartouche .
This theory is supported by Khentkaus being depicted in her mortuary temple as a ruling pharaoh with nemes - headdress , king 's beard and uraeus - diadem on her forehead .
This theory is problematic since Khentkaus ' name never appears inside a serekh or royal cartouche .
This theory is supported by Khentkaus being depicted in her mortuary temple as a ruling pharaoh with nemes - headdress , king 's beard and uraeus - diadem on her forehead .