Queen Elizabeth II was the longest-serving monarch Britain ever had at the time of her death on Sept. 8, 2022. The 96-year-old royal had been a pillar in the country and as the world mourned her loss, her eldest son Charles, formerly the Prince of Wales, became the new king.
But does this mean that Charles’ wife, Camilla, will become queen?
Earlier this year, Queen Elizabeth weighed in on the matter, writing in her platinum jubilee message that it was her “sincere wish” that Camilla would be known as queen consort. In this role, she’ll “provide companionship and moral and practical support” to the reigning king, according to the royal family’s website.
Camilla is now queen consort
In February, during a message to mark the 70th anniversary of her accession to the throne, Queen Elizabeth determined that Camilla would become queen consort when Charles takes the throne.
“This anniversary also affords me a time to reflect on the goodwill shown to me by people of all nationalities, faiths and ages in this country and around the world over these years,” the queen said in a statement at the time. “I would like to express my thanks to you all for your support. I remain eternally grateful for, and humbled by, the loyalty and affection that you continue to give me. 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…
