Why is Camilla becoming queen and not queen consort?
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Buckingham Palace’s coronation invitations that have been sent out for the ceremony at Westminster Abbey on May 6 have confirmed that instead of ‘princess consort’ or ‘queen consort’ Camilla shall be official Queen Camilla, something that has been suspected for some time. According to some sources, Charles always intended to make Camilla his queen, but he waited for the right time to announce it. He reportedly got the approval of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, who announced her wish for Camilla to be given the title during her Platinum Jubilee celebrations in February 2022 What is the difference between a queen and a queen consort? Why was Camilla supposed to be titled Princess Consort? How have the public reacted to this decision? What will be Camilla’s duties and responsibilities as queen? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : Could I save more money by cash stuffing? What is snus, the latest addictive nicotine fad? Why can't Royals take selfies ? A Bababam Originals podcast.A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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