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Emily Stedman

Will Camilla ever be Queen? Her role in the monarchy explained

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an extreme close up of Camilla Parker Bowles known as Queen Consort

With King Charles III currently on the throne, many are curious to know if that now makes Camilla a Queen. We've explained her royal role and title.

Being the wife to the King of England is quite a feat. So it's no surprise that unlike the average Mr and Mrs, Camilla has an official royal title to signify her importance. Known as Queen Consort following Queen Elizabeth's death, confusion came in April 2023 via the coronation invitation which referred to her as simply "Queen Camilla". Royal fans will remember that Prince Philip was never called King and so are wondering why Camilla has this moniker and whether this means she could one day rule?

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