Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall

When Prince Charles ascends to the throne the Duchess of Cornwall will have a new title, one the Queen herself has endorsed.

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 that time comes, Camilla will be known as Queen Consort as she continues her own loyal service.” Now, the Queen’s wishes have been honored. (Instead, her official title was the Duchess of Cornwall.) [Duchess of Cornwall](https://www.bustle.com/entertainment/prince-charles-camilla-relationship-timeline-affair) automatically became Queen Consort when her husband, Prince Charles, ascended the throne. “It is intended that Mrs Parker Bowles should use the title HRH The Princess Consort when The Prince of Wales accedes to the throne.” This change in protocol was widely understood to be a symbol of respect to the late [Diana, Princess of Wales](https://www.bustle.com/entertainment/sky-are-making-a-new-documentary-about-princess-diana) — a symbol in line with the fact that Camilla never publicly adopted the title “Princess of Wales,” despite legally acquiring it upon marrying Prince Charles. And as [people’s thoughts](https://www.bustle.com/entertainment/the-internet-reacts-to-news-of-the-queens-poor-health) turn to what will happen in the future, they have begun to raise understandable questions around [royal succession](https://www.bustle.com/entertainment/will-prince-charles-be-king-royal-family-line-of-succession-explained) and royal titles. When the couple got married back in 2005, Clarence House issued a statement announcing that, upon Charles’ ascension, the Duchess of Cornwall would be known as Princess Consort instead of Queen Consort.

Camilla, previously the Duchess of Cornwall, is expected to take the title of Queen Consort now her husband has ascended to the throne, ...

And one of those whose life will never be the same again is his [wife Camilla](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/camilla-duchess-of-cornwall), who becomes his consort. I remain eternally grateful for, and humbled by, the loyalty and affection that you continue to give me. Ever since they went public with their relationship there has been much discussion about the role Camilla will play. [Robert Jobson previously claimed Camilla would be Queen](https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/camilla-queen-prince-charles-becomes-13509641) and believes the word 'intended' was used in the original wording of the statement to give the public time to warm to her. [here](https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/royals/queen-dead-royals-live-updates-27940995) [the Queen](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/the-queen), the [Royal Family](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/royal-family) is in for a huge period of change.

As the Queen's eldest child and heir to the throne, Prince Charles has now become King. Plans for Charles to take the role of monarch and head of state have ...

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The coronation ceremony usually sees the new king's wife crowned queen alongside her husband, unless it is decided otherwise.

The ceremony will be conducted by the Archbishop of Canterbury and has remained relatively unchanged for over 1000 years. As Elizabeth II was the longest reigning monarch in British history, becoming Queen in 1952, many British citizens haven’t seen titles change until now. [Prince William](https://inews.co.uk/news/environment/prince-william-moonshot-prize-bbc-documentary-planet-environmental-crisis-1229264?ico=in-line_link), and [Kate Middleton](https://inews.co.uk/news/kate-middleton-emma-raducanu-tennis-us-open-2021-winner-homecoming-event-1216466?ico=in-line_link) will become the Princess of Wales, the title previously held by William’s mother, Princess Diana. Many others, however, have a very specific meaning. [Archbishop](https://inews.co.uk/news/uk/archbishop-canterbury-better-future-all-covid-easter-sunday-sermon-941923?ico=in-line_link) will first confirm Charles’ acceptance of becoming king by reading the coronation oath. [wanted the Duchess of Cornwall to take the title of Queen Consort upon Charles becoming King](https://inews.co.uk/news/camilla-will-be-queen-her-majesty-uses-platinum-jubilee-to-shape-future-of-monarchy-1445715?ico=in-line_link). [Platinum Jubilee](https://inews.co.uk/news/platinum-jubilee-2022-queen-70th-anniversary-celebration-street-parties-1443758?ico=in-line_link), which marked [the milestone of 70 years on the throne](https://inews.co.uk/news/queen-when-take-throne-george-vi-death-date-elizabeth-ii-coronation-platinum-jubilee-1443903?ico=in-line_link), the Queen said it was her “sincere wish” that Camilla would be known as Queen Consort when the time came. [Commonwealth](https://inews.co.uk/news/world/commonwealth-citizens-remember-prince-philip-common-touch-sense-of-humour-951192?ico=in-line_link). [Queen Elizabeth II](https://inews.co.uk/topic/the-queen?ico=in-line_link) means that [Charles](https://inews.co.uk/news/uk/prince-charles-plans-open-royal-palaces-public-king-1003497?ico=in-line_link) is now king of the United Kingdom. Senior members of the government and the Church of England will attend alongside the Prime Minister and other leading members of the [Accession Council](https://inews.co.uk/news/long-reads/ministers-hold-first-secret-rehearsal-for-death-of-the-queen-171460?ico=in-line_link) to be accepted by government as the new monarch, and after a suitable period will be officially coronated. [coronation ceremony](https://inews.co.uk/opinion/prince-philip-courted-media-coronation-infamous-gaffes-876220?ico=in-line_link) usually sees the new king’s wife crowned alongside him, but it has not been confirmed whether this will be the case for [Camilla](https://inews.co.uk/news/duchess-of-cornwall-men-tackle-sexual-prince-andrew-legal-battle-continues-1272504?ico=in-line_link).

Will Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, become queen following Queen Elizabeth II's death? Details on Prince Charles' wife's new title.

After ruling Great Britain for more than 70 years, the world prepares for her eldest son, [Prince Charles](https://www.closerweekly.com/tags/prince-charles-51021/), as the next monarch. [Queen Elizabeth II](https://www.closerweekly.com/tags/queen-elizabeth-11264/) died on Thursday, September 8, at the age of 96. Following their nuptials, Prince Charles’ official website noted that upon his ascension to the throne, Camilla would become princess consort, as opposed to queen. But, will his wife, [Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall](https://www.closerweekly.com/tags/camilla-duchess-of-cornwall-46016/), be queen? Following their nuptials, Queen Elizabeth II granted her new daughter-in-law the title Duchess of Cornwall. I remain eternally grateful for, and humbled by, the loyalty and affection that you continue to give me.