Camilla’s Title as Queen Consort to be Dropped Ahead of King Charles III’s Coronation

Speculation is growing that Camilla, wife of King Charles III, will have her title of consort removed before the upcoming coronation at Westminster Abbey in May.

While there has been no official announcement from Buckingham Palace, Richard Palmer, Royal Correspondent for the Daily Express, believes that a change is on the horizon.

Speaking on the Daily Express Royal Roundup, Palmer stated that some newspapers already refer to Camilla as the Queen and predicted that the word consort would eventually be dropped.

This move follows a trend seen with previous Queen consorts, such as Queen Mary and Queen Alexandra.

Camilla's improved public image over the past 17 years since her marriage to Charles has played a significant role in this potential change.

After the death of Charles' former wife, Princess Diana, Camilla has become a pillar of strength for the royal family, especially during the mourning period following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II.

The decision to remove Camilla's title will ultimately depend on how well the public accepts her as Queen.

Palmer believes that the long reign of Queen Elizabeth II, spanning 70 years, has influenced people's perception of the word Queen.

In the past, Queen consorts have been referred to simply as the Queen, and Camilla is now considered one of the most popular members of the royal family.

By the time of the coronation, it is expected that she will be officially referred to as the Queen.

If the title of consort is indeed dropped, Camilla will be known as either the Queen or Queen Camilla, similar to previous Queen consorts.

To avoid confusion with her namesake, the Queen's mother, King George VI's wife, was initially known as Queen Elizabeth or the Queen, but later became the Queen Mother.

The late Queen expressed her desire for Camilla to be known as Queen Consort in a message commemorating her 70th anniversary on the throne.

She thanked the nation for their support and affection throughout her reign and extended her wishes for Camilla's future role.

This message, along with the Queen's decision to appoint Camilla as a Royal Lady of the Most Noble Order of the Garter, was seen by many as a strong indication that she would be granted the status of Queen Consort.

However, the final decision rests with King Charles III and the public's acceptance of Camilla in her new role.

Attitudes towards Camilla have significantly changed since her marriage to Charles, particularly following Princess Diana's death.

Readers are encouraged to share their thoughts on this news and how they perceive Camilla's transformation over the past 17 years.

Will the public embrace her as Queen?

We will have to wait and see.