Second wife of the now King Charles, Camilla Parker Bowles automatically became his queen consort with the death of Elizabeth II this Thursday (8).
The title would have been considered impossible 25 years ago. When Charles’ first wife, the glamorous and adored Princess Diana, died in a car accident, Camilla was portrayed in the media as the most hated woman in the UK — someone who could never marry Charles, let alone become queen.
In fact, granting the title was unlikely until recently. In 2005, when Charles and Camilla were married, a statement from the royal family stated that the prince’s intention was for her to retain the title of princess consort.
At the time, the announcement was seen as a recognition of the sensitivity of the theme, as the title of queen was destined for Diana, who divorced the then prince in an episode shrouded in rumors of mutual betrayal in 1996. Charles, for example, won notoriety for involvement with Camilla.
This year, however, Elizabeth announced her desire to have Camilla become Queen Consort in an official statement on her Platinum Jubilee.
“When my time is up and my son Charles becomes king, I know that you will give him and his wife Camilla the same support you have given me; and it is my sincere wish that when that time comes, Camilla will be known as queen consort. “, he wrote.
The title is given to the king’s wife in power. In theory, she has the same social position and status as her spouse. Historically, however, it does not have the same political powers.
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