King Charles III now presides over the British monarchy, and at his side, the Queen consort Camilla.
A queen consort is a woman who is married to the reigning monarch, with the title “Queen” reserved for female rulers who become monarch through a line of succession, and whose rank, role, and responsibilities are equal to the king.
In their official announcement of Queen Elizabeth’s death, the royal family referred to King Charles’s wife, Camilla, as the queen consort: “The king and queen consort will remain at Balmoral tonight and return to London tomorrow. “
What is the difference between a Queen and a Queen Consort?
What is a Queen Consort?
Can a Queen Consort become Queen?
“Queen consort” is the name for the wife of a reigning king, which the United Kingdom has not had since 1952, when King George VI died and his widow, Queen Elizabeth, became queen mother.
All previous wives of British or English kings were queen consorts.
Therefore, unlike Queen Elizabeth, who inherited the throne from her father, Queen Consort Camilla will never be able to take the throne, as she joined the royal family through marriage.
However, colloquially, the queen consort is also known as the queen.
The queen consort is usually “crowned with the king, in a similar but simpler ceremony,” according to the royal family’s website.
The consorts do not hold any formal government positions, nor do they see state documents or hold official audiences. The consort’s role is “primarily to provide companionship and moral support to the Monarch.”
Since her marriage to King Charles, Queen Camilla has become president of more than 90 charities, covering topics such as health, promoting literacy, the arts, animal welfare, and supporting rape survivors and sexual assaults.
What does Queen Consort mean for Camilla?
As with the First Lady of the United States, there is no job description, official duties, or salary. But there is a lot of visibility, a lot of pressure and a lot of expectations from the public whose taxes pay for the monarchy.
In general, the job of a queen consort is to support the king in any way he can. Job No. 1 is giving birth to heirs, but that’s not a problem for Charles, 73, and Camilla, 75, who have children from previous marriages.
The royal succession is set for three more generations: after Charles comes his eldest son, Prince William, 40, and then William’s eldest son, 9-year-old Prince George.
Operation London Bridge vs Unicorn vs Spring Tide
Under “Operation Unicorn”, the body of the Queen will be transferred from Balmoral Castle to its neighboring palace, in Edinburgh.
How many Days of Mourning for the Queen?
The United Kingdom has plunged into mourning and at least 10 days of solemn ceremony are expected.
12 Days of Mourning off School
Schools and colleges will remain open after the Queen’s death, the government has said.
London Bridge is Down Protocol
In the plans that exist for the Queen’s death, there are many versions, held by Buckingham Palace, the government, and the BBC.
What happens when the Queen turns 100?
The Queen is 96 years old at the time of her death and she is the longest-serving monarch in British history.