Queen Elizabeth II (left) waves to the crowd with Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, at the 2013 Royal Ascot horse race. The Queen has offered to support the Duchess of Cornwall becoming Queen of Camilla – using Use the special Platinum message to make a crucial decision in shaping the future of the monarchy.
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Queen Elizabeth II (left) waves to the crowd with Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, at the 2013 Royal Ascot horse race. The Queen has offered to support the Duchess of Cornwall becoming Queen of Camilla – using Use the special Platinum message to make a crucial decision in shaping the future of the monarchy.
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LONDON – Queen Elizabeth II offered her support on Saturday for the Duchess of Cornwall to become Queen of Camilla – using her Platinum Year Special message to make a key decision in shaping the future of the British monarchy.
In a statement ahead of the 70th anniversary of his accession to the throne, the king expressed his “sincere wish ” that Camilla would be called ‘Queen’ when her eldest son Charles, Prince of Wales, succeeds him. As expected, she ascended to the throne In his blessing to her, the famous and respected king was placing considerable weight behind the move.
“When, in fullness, my son Charles becomes king, I know you will give him and his wife Camilla the support you have given me,” the king wrote. “And it is my sincere wish that, when that time comes, Camilla will be known as Queen Consort as she continues her own faithful service.”
People’s attitudes towards Camilla have changed since her relationship with the prince became known to the public.
The message attached to a loose end has hung over the House of Windsor since Charles’s famous divorce from Princess Diana.
It took years for many in the UK to forgive Charles, the man who admitted his infidelity brought pain to the “people’s princess” before she died in a car crash in London. Paris in 1997. But the public mood softened after Charles married Camilla Parker Bowles in 2005 and she became the Duchess of Cornwall.
Although Camilla played a major role in the breakdown of Charles’ first marriage, her polite style and sense of humor eventually won over many Britons. Her warmth softened Charles’s tough edges and made him seem more approachable, if not happier, as he cut the ribbons, exposed the braids and waited. his chance to reign.
At the time of their marriage, royal aides had suggested that Camilla did not want to be called queen and “intended” to be known instead as Princess Consort – the first in British history. But careful use of the word ”intended” leads to the possibility of later change.
The Queen marks 70 years on the throne
The move is seen as an attempt to secure a smooth transition to the future as the queen navigates the twilight of her reign.
“This is the most extraordinary message. The Queen is making sure the transition to her son as king is as seamless and hassle-free as possible,” former BBC royal correspondent Peter Hunt told the Press Association. ” – defend an institution she’s served for 70 years. And for Camilla, the journey from the third in a marriage to the long-awaited queen is complete.”
The Queen also paid tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh, who passed away last year after decades of service as her consort and to her mother.
“I am fortunate to have the steadfast and loving support of my family. I am so lucky to be with Prince Philip, I have a partner who is willing to fulfill the role of consort and make gratuitous sacrifices. profit’, she said. “It’s a role I saw my mother play during my father’s reign.”
There are concerns about the health of the 95-year-old queen
Earlier on Saturday, Elizabeth attended her biggest public engagement since the recent health scare, mingling with guests at a reception ahead of her platinum anniversary. aunt.
The king met members of the local community over a tea party at Sandringham, her country estate in eastern England, where she often celebrates. The 95-year-old Queen uses a cane while chatting with guests.
Despite recent concerns about her health, Elizabeth moves freely, and she seems to rely more on a cane when she stops moving rather than relying on it when walking around the room.
The king’s health has been a concern since she canceled a two-day trip to Northern Ireland in October and was quietly hospitalized overnight for a preliminary check-up. Doctors advised her to rest and limit light work.
But in her message, she promised to continue serving and said she was optimistic about the upcoming Platinum Jubilee celebrations.
“I am reminded of how much we can be grateful,” she wrote. “The past seven decades have seen extraordinary social, technological and cultural progress that has benefited us all; and I am confident that the future will bring similar opportunities for us and especially for younger generations in the UK and across the Commonwealth. “
The king signed the message “Elizabeth R. your servant.”
