When the then Prince Charles and Camilla Parker-Bowles were married in 2005, it was understood that, upon Charles’ accession to the throne, Camilla would be known as Princess Consort. Seventeen years—and, in all fairness, a lot of hard work (and image rehabilitation) on Camilla’s part—later, Her late Majesty used the seventieth anniversary her own accession day, February 6, 2022, to deliver a poignant message about her daughter-in-law: “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,” she wrote. “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.”
In a statement, Charles said he and Camilla were “deeply conscious of the honor represented by my mother’s wish.” He continued “As we have sought together to serve and support Her Majesty and people in our communities, my darling wife has been my own steadfast support throughout.” Camilla became Queen Consort upon the death of Her late Majesty on September 8 of last year.
