Independent TV

Showing now | Lifestyle

Queen announces she wants Camilla to be Queen when Charles becomes king

01:45

Platinum Jubilee: Queen reveals Camilla’s future in the monarchy

The Queen announced that it is her “sincere wish” that the Duchess of Cornwall will be known as Queen Consort when Prince Charles takes the throne.

In her Platinum Jubilee message that celebrates her 70th year as head of state, she 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.”

Sign up to our newsletters.

Up next

Thank you for registering

Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in