Queen Elizbeth has expressed her “sincere wish” that the Duchess of Cornwall becomes Queen Consort when Charles becomes king
Queen Elizabeth II with Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall. Photograph Credit: Doug Peters/Alamy
The Queen has expressed her “sincere wish” that the Duchess of Cornwall becomes Queen Consort when Charles becomes king.
In a candid message marking the 70th anniversary of her accession, the monarch made clear her desire, unambiguously paving the way for Queen Camilla.
When the duchess married the Prince of Wales in 2005, it was made clear by Clarence House that she would carry the title of HRH The Princess Consort.
It has long been speculated that this was a title of convenience at a time when the duchess was seen to be less popular in the polls, due to her relationship with Charles when he was married to Diana, Princess of Wales.
Charles is understood to have long harboured a firm desire his wife should carry the title of Queen Consort, and be thus crowned and anointed, when he becomes king.
The Queen made clear she supported this in a written message released on Saturday before Sunday’s Accession Day.
In it, the Queen thanked the nation for the “loyalty and affection” she had received over her long reign.
She added: “And when, in the fullness of time, my son Charles becomes King, I know you will give him and his wife, Camilla, the same support that you have given me; and it is my sincere wish that, when that time comes, Camilla will be known as Queen Consort as she continues her own loyal service.”
