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Queen Consort Camilla to drop part of Royal title before King's coronation

King Charles III is set to have his special day later this year, with his official coronation taking place at Westminster Abbey on May 6.

Speculation is now mounting that his wife, Camilla, will have part of her royal title taken before the ceremony takes place, reports the Express. Royal correspondent for the Express, Richard Palmer, has explained that there is "no official word from the Palace on that".

However, he added that change is indeed on the horizon, when speaking on this weeks Daily Express Royal Round-Up. When in discussion with host Pandora Forsyth, Richard said: "Some papers refer to her as the Queen. I think they will drop the Consort at some point. Every Queen Consort has just been known as the Queen."

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Attitudes have switched since the death of Queen Elizabeth II, as people have viewed her as a strong addition to the family. Richard has also noted that the process of removing Camilla's title depends on how popular she is with the public.

He explained: "I think it is just that Elizabeth II was on the throne for 70 years, for many people in the world she was just the Queen."

Consorts of previous Kings have been given similar treatment, such as Queen Mary and Queen Alexandra. Now, 17 years after her marriage to King Charles, Camilla is now seen as one of the most popular members of the Royal Family.

"A case of putting some distance between her death and how Camilla is described," he added. "By the Coronation they will just be calling her the Queen."

The Queen's mother, King George VI's wife, was known as Queen Elizabeth, or the Queen. She later became known as the Queen Mother to avoid confusion with their names.

There has been speculation for years over what Camilla would be known as when her husband ascended the throne. But when the late Queen marked the 70th anniversary of her reign, she said that she wanted the Duchess of Cornwall to be known as Queen Consort.

In a message marking the 70th anniversary of her reign, the Queen said it was her "sincere wish" that Camilla would have that title. The late monarch thanked the nation for the "loyalty and affection" she had received, and added her intentions for her daughter-in-law.

The Queen said at the time: "And when, in the fullness of time, my son Charles becomes King, I know you will give him and his wife, Camilla, the same support that you have given me; and it is my sincere wish that, when that time comes, Camilla will be known as Queen Consort as she continues her own loyal service.”

This message came after the Queen made Camilla the Duchess a Royal Lady of the Most Noble Order of the Garter, in recognition of her contribution to the monarchy.

During this time, many royal experts saw this as an indication that Camilla would be given the Queen Consort status.

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