Queen Elizabeth II Says Camilla Should Become Queen Consort
Queen Elizabeth II of England expressed her "sincere wish" in a message to her nation on Saturday that Camilla, the wife of Crown Prince Charles, be the queen consort.
"It is my sincere wish that, when that time comes, Camilla will be known as Queen Consort as she continues her own loyal service," the 95-year-old British monarch said on the eve of her 70-year reign. her.
In a written statement signed by Elizabeth R she, she added that when Charles became monarch, she knew the British people would give him and Camilla "the same support that you have given me."
Until now, it was assumed that the second wife of Prince Charles, 73, would be only the princess consort.
The statement shows that the queen is planning what will happen after her death and that she holds Camila, who married Carlos in a civil ceremony in 2005, in high regard.
Camila, 74, was Prince Charles's longtime mistress during his marriage to the popular Princess Diana, so she was not loved by the public.
But the Duchess of Cornwall saw her public approval rating soar thanks to her numerous engagements.
In December, Elizabeth II made Camilla a Dame of the Order of the Garter, Britain's most prestigious knighthood, marking her growing role in the monarchy.
British newspapers on Sunday were quick to put the queen's remarks on their front pages.
"Camila WILL be queen," published the Daily Mail newspaper, while the Sunday Times wrote "The queen anoints Camila," noting that the statement ends "years of controversy and confusion over Camila's future title."
A spokesman for the couple said they were "moved and honored" by the queen's words.
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The monarch issued a personal message on the eve of the 70th anniversary of the day her father, King George VI, died of lung cancer and she became monarch at the age of 25.
As usual, the queen remains at the Sandringham residence for that date.
She in her message expressed that "it is a day that, even after 70 years, I still remember both the death of my father, King George VI, and the beginning of my reign."
She on Sunday will become the only British monarch to reign for 70 years.
"As we mark this anniversary, I am pleased to renew to you the commitment I made in 1947, that my life will always be dedicated to her service," the queen added, referring to a speech she gave on her 21st birthday. her.
She called on the nation to "enjoy the celebrations and reflect on the positive developments in our daily lives that have so joyously coincided with my reign."
But the celebration also coincides with the embarrassing possibility that her son, Prince Andrew, will personally testify in a US court in a sexual assault case.
