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Kit Roberts

Palace plans to remove 'consort' from Camilla's title before Charles coronation - report

Buckingham Palace plans to quietly drop 'consort' from Camilla's title before the coronation of Charles III in May next year, according to reports.

Camilla became Queen Consort upon the accession of Charles to the throne after the late Queen publicly announced Camilla would take on the title at her Platinum Jubilee.

Charles went on to refer to Camilla as Queen Consort when he became King, saying in a statement: "I count on the loving help of my darling wife, Camilla.

"In recognition of her own loyal public service since our marriage seventeen years ago, she becomes my Queen Consort."

But now there are plans for her to be known simply as Queen Camilla, according to the Telegraph.

Camilla at Trooping the Colour (Getty Images)

The decision will depend on Camilla's popularity with the public, a source said.

If there appears to be an appetite to refer to her as Queen Camilla, royal aides could seek to formally adopt the simpler title in time for Charles' coronation, it's reported.

Camilla is reported to have opted for the title of Queen Consort as a mark of respect after her marriage into the Royal Family.

She would not be the first consort of a monarch to drop it from her title, with the late Queen mother receiving the same treatment, as well as Queen Mary and Queen Alexandra.

Camilla has seen her popularity grow exponentially over the course of her marriage to Charles.

Camilla, Queen Consort (Getty Images)
Camilla is a counsellor of state (Getty Images)

She is now also one of the Counsellors of State, meaning that she can represent the King on matters when he is not available.

Camilla also received a positive response for handling of the Queen's death after more than 70 years on the throne.

Charles will be crowned at Westminster Abbey on May 6 2023, with Camilla by his side.

The ceremony is reportedly being planned as more muted than previous coronations, and will only be the second British coronation to be televised after the late Queen.

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