It’s a historic, modern step for the monarchy.
On the even of her Accession Day, the Queen released a statement saying that it was her wish that Duchess Camilla, second wife of Prince Charles, be called ‘Queen’ when Charles takes the throne. The gesture is seen as a modernization gesture for the monarchy, and a recognition of the Queen’s respect for Camilla, despite a rocky beginning to her marriage with Charles.
So why is this such a big deal that the Queen felt the need to announce it? Historically, the wife of the king is known as “Queen consort,” a title that the Duchess of Cornwall was fully allowed to use when she and Charles married in 2005. But,, Prince Charles and Camilla were cognizant of the public adoration for Princess Diana, and so Camilla adopted the “Princess Consort” title to make sure she wasn’t accidentally stepping on Diana’s legacy.
In some ways, it is the apex of the transition that Camilla made from the person Diana called in an interview the third person in her marriage, to a respected member of the royal family and future Queen. In a heartfelt response, Prince Charles joined the rest of the nation in thanking the Queen for her service and wrote that he and his wife were “deeply conscious of the hono[r] represented by my mother’s wish.”It may seem out-of-the-blue that the Queen would dash out such a message when all eyes were on her. After all, Camilla’s title when Charles becomes Queen seems like a housekeeping note.
France Dernières Nouvelles, France Actualités
Similar News:Vous pouvez également lire des articles d'actualité similaires à celui-ci que nous avons collectés auprès d'autres sources d'information.
Queen Elizabeth backs Camilla as ‘Queen Consort’ in surprise statementIn a surprise statement the day before her Platinum Jubilee, Queen Elizabeth II said she supports calling her son’s second wife Camilla the “Queen Consort” when he takes the thron…
Lire la suite »
Queen Elizabeth Confirmed Who She'd Like to Be Queen of England In a Shocking Public StatementQueen Elizabeth II just revealed who she wants to be Queen next, and the internet is completely split on how they feel.
Lire la suite »
Queen Elizabeth says Camilla should be 'queen consort' when Charles becomes kingOn the eve of the 70th anniversary of her monarchy, Queen Elizabeth II said Saturday she wants Prince Charles' wife, Camilla, to be known as 'queen consort' when he takes the throne.
Lire la suite »
Queen Elizabeth Proclaims Camilla Will Be “Queen Consort” When Charles Becomes KingQueen Elizabeth used the occasion of the 70th anniversary of her accession to the throne to say the Duchess of Cornwall will be known as Queen Camilla when her son, Charles, becomes King. The 95-ye…
Lire la suite »
Queen backs plan to one day call son’s wife 'Queen Camilla'Queen Elizabeth II offered her support Saturday to have the Duchess of Cornwall become Queen Camilla — using a special Platinum Jubilee message to make a significant decision in shaping the future of the British monarchy.
Lire la suite »