Posted on 02/05/2022 7:21:21 PM PST by RandFan
Camilla will be crowned Queen Consort when Charles becomes King, it has been confirmed for the first time.
The Queen assured the Duchess of Cornwall's future status in an historic Platinum Jubilee statement issued late last night, ending years of uncertainty over the issue.
In her surprise announcement, Her Majesty declared it was her 'sincere wish' for her daughter-in-law to be fully acknowledged when Charles succeeds her.
The Queen issued the message, shoring up her support for her heir and his wife, as she today marks a milestone 70 years on the Throne.
The statement also quashed speculation that the 95-year-old Monarch might abdicate, as she reiterated her Coronation pledge. She told her subjects 'my life will always be devoted to your service' – and that she would continue to honour that 'with all my heart'.
In her message to the nation – signed 'Your Servant, Elizabeth R' – the Queen said: '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.'
Charles and Camilla were 'touched and honoured' by the Queen's gesture, Clarence House said.
The prince will make his own public declaration on Sunday celebrating his mother's Jubilee.
A spokesman for the couple said: 'The Prince of Wales will be issuing a statement of congratulation to the Queen on Accession Day. He and the Duchess of Cornwall are touched and honoured by Her Majesty's words.'
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And she moved without hesitation as an experienced huntsman.
Clearly, the right thing to do.
https://www.truthinmedia.org/Bulletins2000/tim2000-11-5.html
not versed in such, since married to Chas, why would that not make her default “queen” on the the death of “the” Queen?
Albert nor Phillip didn’t get to be “default” kings!
they weren’t blood kings and as such were consorts
a king is allowed to Chose his queen on his own, was my impression anyway
why would that not make her defacto queen?
I can think of 1776 reasons not to care.
Victoria wanted Albert to be named King. Parliament made it known that they would not go along with it. Albert was not willing to make an issue of it. Victoria was but Albert was far more astute politically then Victoria. He was content will be the “persuader in Chief”. When Albert died Victoria’s reign lost a component that made it sucessful.
Regarding Phillip, I don’t think the issue ever came up. By then UK royalty were national hood ornaments and all were content with that.
my question in post#86 still stands...
so the king is just another figurehead and “The Firm” is literally that and nothing more...
guess i knew that but this makes it crystal clear
I said the modern UK royalty are national hood ornaments so we agree1
i’m not disagreeing with you, it was an honest question.
i thought the king, since he was “king” could actually chose his wife/defacto queen... i was wrong.
thx for explaining
KISS ENGLAND GOODBYE.
Charles couldn’t run a lemonade stand.
William needs to be King,.
Britain needs to skip a generation!
Well, then he would think we were nuts for several other reasons. ;-)
What you suggest would carry an implication of delegitimizing and trivializing the succession - and by extension the monarchy itself.
The heir is the heir.
She can certainly express her desire, and I’m certain much attention is given it.
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