Camilla Officially Becomes Queen Consort: A New Title for Her, But Not for Him

In a significant development, Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, has been officially bestowed with the title of Queen Consort as Prince Charles assumes the throne following the demise of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, at the age of 96.

The news of Queen Elizabeth II's passing on September 8 has set the stage for Prince Charles to step into his role as King.

Previously, it was believed that Camilla would be referred to as Princess Consort out of respect for Charles' first wife, the late Princess Diana.

However, Queen Elizabeth herself expressed her sincere wish for Camilla to hold the title of Queen Consort.

This revelation came during the Royal Family's Platinum Jubilee celebrations earlier this year, where the late Queen sought to address the question surrounding the Duchess' future title.

The passing of Queen Elizabeth II came after concerns were raised about her health.

Throughout the summer, the monarch, who reigned for an impressive 70 years, had noticeably reduced her public engagements and spent her time at Balmoral in Aberdeenshire.

Her most recent official duty was welcoming the 15th Prime Minister, Liz Truss, earlier this week.

Now, her son, King Charles, at the age of 73, will take on the prestigious role previously held by his mother, with Camilla assuming the position of Queen Consort.

A statement from the Royal Family confirmed the news, stating that the Queen passed away peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon.

Both the King and the Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral for the evening and return to London tomorrow.

There had been speculation that Camilla might be referred to as Princess Consort due to public opinion.

However, a spokesperson from Clarence House expressed that both the then Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall were touched and honored by the decision.

It is worth noting that the late Prince Philip did not assume the title of King and was known as Prince Consort.

The title Queen Consort is designated for the spouse of a ruling king.

The uncertainty surrounding the new title for the Duchess of Cornwall has been a long-standing topic of debate in the nation.

Camilla and Charles entered into a civil marriage in 2005, nine years after Charles and Princess Diana divorced, and eight years after Diana's tragic death.

Prior to her marriage to Charles, Camilla had been married to Andrew Parker Bowles, with whom she shares two children.

With the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, the Duchess of Cornwall automatically ascended to the second-highest rank among women in the British Order of Precedence.

When Charles's first wife, the popular and glamorous Princess Diana, tragically passed away in a car crash in Paris in 1997, Camilla was vilified by the media and considered the most despised woman in Britain.

At that time, it seemed impossible for her to marry Charles, let alone become Queen.

Charles and Diana had separated in 1992 and divorced in 1996, with Diana often blaming Camilla, who was portrayed as unexciting and frumpy, for the breakdown of their marriage.

Over the years, the now 75-year-old Camilla has constantly been compared to Charles's photogenic first wife.

However, Charles and Camilla defied the odds and tied the knot in 2005.

Since then, she has gradually gained recognition, albeit reluctantly from some quarters, as an integral member of the royal family.

Her calming influence on Charles has been instrumental in helping him navigate his role.

In a secretly recorded telephone conversation that was made public in 1993, Camilla told Charles, “‘I'd suffer anything for you.

That's love.

That's the strength of love.”