Prince Charles thanked his mother, Queen Elizabeth, on Sunday after she publicly expressed her wish for his wife, Camilla, to be known as the Queen Consort when he becomes king, praising this honor bestowed upon her by the queen on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of her accession to the British throne. The queen's statement is seen as a blessing likely to eliminate the need for any discussions regarding future titles within the royal family, following earlier tabloid claims in British newspapers that Camilla was the reason for the breakdown of Charles's marriage to his first wife, Princess Diana.
The 95-year-old queen expressed her sincere wish for Camilla to be known as the queen consort when the day comes for Charles to ascend the throne. Charles made his remarks on Sunday while celebrating the queen during an event that marked a historical occasion not witnessed by any of her predecessors in a thousand years.
In a statement, the heir apparent said, "We are fully aware of the honor that my mother's desire has bestowed upon us. Just as we have sought to serve Her Majesty and our community together, my beloved wife has always been a steadfast source of support." Charles and Camilla, who have been in love for a long time, married in 2005, allowing her to gradually take on a more prominent role.
Camilla, who now holds the title of Duchess of Cornwall, enjoys popularity as a member of the royal family and regularly appears at official events alongside Charles and Queen Elizabeth. Joining Charles in praising Queen Elizabeth's dedication to public service were Prime Minister Boris Johnson, British politicians, churches, and members of the public.
In Washington, the White House, in a statement from President Joe Biden, said, "Over the past seventy years, the Queen has strengthened the bonds of friendship, shared values, and faith in democracy that will forever unite our two countries."
In his statement, Prince Charles remarked, "This unprecedented Platinum Jubilee year brings an opportunity for us to unite in celebrating the service of the queen, who will remain an inspiration to us in the years to come."
Throughout her seven decades on the throne, Queen Elizabeth has witnessed significant social, economic, and political changes, including the end of the British Empire. Elizabeth ascended to the throne of Britain and more than 12 Commonwealth realms, including Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, when her father, King George VI, died on February 6, 1952, while she was on a visit to Kenya as part of a foreign tour.
