Platinum Jubilee: Queen’s Reign Marks 70 Years Of Change

Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, has expressed her pleasure in one day being Queen Consort.

Overcoming the past. Queen Elizabeth II was not always so fond of her daughter-in-law Duchess Camilla, but time has strengthened their relationship.

As the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences revealed the nominees for the 2022 Oscars on Tuesday (Feb. 8), the LGBTQ+ community was greeted with some good news: for the first time since Sir Ian McKellen was nominated in 2002 for Best Supporting Actor in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, an openly queer-identifying performer was nominated in an action role. Actually, twomembers of the Alphabet Mafia were nominated Tuesday morning: Ariana DeBose, who scored a Best Supporting Actress nod for her role of Anita in Steven Spielberg’s adaptation of West Side Story; and Kristen Stewart, who was nominated for Best Lead Actress for her turn as Princess Diana in the historical fiction drama, Spencer.

Princess Diana "thought Camilla deserved recognition," royal expert Jennie Bond has claimed in the wake of the announcement Prince Charles' wife will receive the title of Queen. it was announced over The Queen's 70th anniversary weekend that Her Majesty would like her daughter-in-law to take on the title once she passes away. And while some royal fans are divided on the announcement, Jennie claims that Charles' first wife Diana thought Camilla deserved recognition for her "loyalty" to the Royal family.

Queen Elizabeth II recently revealed that the Duchess of Cornwall becoming 'Queen Consort' is her "sincere wish" when Prince Charles becomes king. Camilla, 74, has been married to Charles, 73, for 17 years, and despite the pair's relationship getting off to a controversial start, their marriage has continued to go from strength to strength. Between them, the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall share four children, and while Camilla's step-sons Prince William and Prince Harry are familiar faces, her own two children tend to keep a low-profile.

Gun salutes rang out in London and Edinburgh on Monday to mark the official start of Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee year, as the 95-year-old monarch prepared for a busy season of public duties.

Camilla will take the title of “Queen Consort”.On Saturday, February 5, Her Majesty expressed her wishes for her daughter-in-law, the Duchess of Cornwall, to be called “Queen Consort” during Prince Charles’ future reign. The subject has long been a hot topic among royal watchers and Camilla had previously expressed a desire not to take up the title of Queen and instead be known as Princess Consort.

The Queen is planning to give Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, the late Queen Mother's crown, according to reports.The 95 year old monarch announced her official wish for Camilla to be known as Queen Consort when her son Prince Charles takes to the throne with her passing. In a heartfelt statement to her people to mark her platinum jubilee and 70 years on the throne, Queen Elizabeth II made sure her wishes were clear after months of speculation over the next generation.

Queen Elizabeth II used her Platinum Jubilee speech to proclaim her wish that Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, one day becomes Queen. 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.” A royal source revealed that Camilla has earned the position by the way she's handled her public life. "She’s never once tried to overshadow her husband, she’s always played a supportive role to the Prince of Wales.

Princess Diana's former butler Paul Burrell starred on ITV's Lorraine and shared his thoughts on The Queen's health.Paul revealed that Queen Elizabeth, who is 95 and celebrating 70 years on the throne, is preparing to hand over her crown.The Queen had recently shared a statement to mark her milestone and part of it read: "I would like to express my thanks to you all for your support. I remain eternally grateful for, and humbled by, the loyalty and affection that you continue to give me."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."Talking to Lorraine on Monday's programme, Paul spoke about the Camilla mention and said: "I see what she is doing and I know she is preparing a smooth path for the transition of this monarchy to the next monarchy."Yesterday, I was very sad and I saw a frail queen at Sandringham and I was thinking about the times I was with her and she was strong and fit and healthy and I realise we are coming to the end of the monarchy and she does too."To which Lorraine replied: "I must admit she did look thinner and a little more frail."Royal photographer Arthur Edwards said: "That's true she hasn't done an engagement since October, she is reigning right back.

Good Morning Britain host Piers Morgan has praised Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, following the news that the Queen has expressed she would like her to have the title of Queen Consort when Prince Charles becomes King.Camilla, 74, married into the Royal Family 17 years ago amid a lot of controversy surrounding her relationship with Charles after Princess Diana’s tragic death. Now, the Queen has openly endorsed Camilla, which her eldest son Prince Charles has described as a deep honour for both him and his “darling wife”.In his most recent article, Piers has explained why Camilla is “best suited” for the job, whilst once again taking the opportunity to aim jibes at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.The journalist explained how Camilla and himself had been on good terms for many years, remembering a time when he bought her painting of a rhinoceros from a charity auction in 2002. Piers went on to use a memory of attending a celeb-packed Christmas lunch at Fortnum and Mason to exemplify why he felt Camilla would make a great Queen Consort. In his column for The Sun’s Fabulous, he remembered Camilla’s humorous reaction after he asked if she was feeling "disconcerted" by Chris Evans dressing up as a “gigantic purple Christmas tree” for the meal.She went on to admonish Piers, confirming that she was not offended, because the outfit was “very tame”, which seemed to impress the former Mirror editor. "Her amused reaction – I can think of a few snobbish royals who’d have got very snotty about such sartorial effrontery  – said everything you need to know about the woman just formally endorsed by the Queen as the next person to hold that historic title when Prince Charles becomes King,” he wrote.He went on to explain that he had known

Prince Charles, paid tribute to his wife, Camilla Parker-Bowles, while congratulating his mother, Queen Elizabeth, on her Platinum Jubilee. In a statement released on Sunday (February 6) marking the 70th anniversary of the Queen ascending the throne, the Prince of Wales said he was “deeply honored” that his mother wished his “darling wife” to take the title of “Queen Consort” when he becomes King. The move was welcomed by the Royal family as there had been suggestions Camilla might use the title of “Princess Consort” due to remaining public tensions over the tragic 1997 death of Charle’s first wife Princess Diana.

Prince Charles is honoUring his mother, Queen Elizabeth II on her historic achievement. On Sunday, the royal’s oldest son released a statement honouring the monarch’s Accession Day. “On this historic day, my wife and I join you all in congratulating Her Majesty The Queen on the remarkable achievement of serving this nation, the Realms and Commonwealth for seventy years,” the statement read.

The UK will get an extra four-day bank holiday this summer to mark the Queen's Platinum Jubilee - and Brits are being encouraged to throw the biggest party ever to celebrate.

Queen Elizabeth II’s reign began in 1952 – and since then she has met thousands of celebrities at everything from film premieres to sporting events.But some of the encounters have been stranger than others!We celebrates Her Majesty’s milestone by recalling some of her wackiest moments with the stars…Comedian Frank Carson said the Queen once revealed her own comic talents, telling him: “I’m the best mimic in the family.”● In 1982, Her Majesty shook hands with shot put champ Geoff Capes at the Braemar Highland Games. But their palms got stuck together because of the resin he had put on his for grip.● As Prunella Scales bowed to the Queen after playing her on TV, the monarch quipped: “I expect you think I should be doing that to you.”● Presenting TV gardening host Alan Titchmarsh with his MBE in 1999, the Queen said: “You’ve given a lot of ladies a lot of pleasure” and complimented him on the size of his onions.● In 2016, the Queen joked with Olympic diver Tom Daley about her small stature saying: “Maybe I should try gymnastics.”● When actor Brian Blessed met the Queen she joked with him about swearing on Have I Got News For You and asked him to repeat his famous line “Gordon’s Alive!” from the movie Flash Gordon.

The Prince of Wales has paid tribute to his “darling wife” the Duchess of Cornwall – the future Queen Consort – for her “steadfast support” as he congratulated his mother the Queen on her “remarkable” Platinum Jubilee.

Queen has announced on the eve of her Platinum Jubilee that she wants Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall to become Queen Consort when her son Prince Charles becomes King.It means that Camilla will likely one day be referred to as 'Queen' by name, ending years of speculation over her title.The massive royal revelation last night came as a surprise to many, and Her Majesty has been hailed for her 'selfless' act in sharing the limelight with her daughter-in-law ahead of her landmark day — although some have not taken the news quite as well.Queen Elizabeth II will today (Sunday 6 February) mark 70 years on the throne, the longest of any British monarch in history.Reaction from online royal fans to her bombshell revelation has been mixed, with some coming out in support of the Duchess while others criticised the move.One fuming internet user wrote on Twitter: "I used to be a true royal … not now ! I’ll never accept Camilla as Queen !" Another questioned whether this reneged on previous assurances by the Royal Family, and said: "OMG! I couldn't even imagined that this would happen. One of the conditions in the marriage between Charles and Camilla was just that.

News from Kensington Palace! As Queen Elizabeth, 95, approaches her historic Platinum Jubilee, or the 70th anniversary of when she first took the Crown, she shared a message reflecting on her time as queen. The Queen reflected on losing her father, King George, said she was “blessed” to have Prince Phillip as a partner and thanked her family for “loving support.” But perhaps most notably, the queen found herself feeling full of goodwill and stated that it is her “official wish” that Camilla Parker-Bowles, 73, the second and current wife of Prince Charles, 72, be known as Queen Consort when the “time comes” for Charles to take the throne.

Queen Elizabeth II offered her support Saturday to have the Duchess of Cornwall become Queen Camilla — using a special Platinum Jubilee message to make a significant decision in shaping the future of the British monarchy.

Queen Elizabeth used the occasion of the 70th anniversary of her accession to the throne to say the Duchess of Cornwall will be known as Queen Camilla when her son, Charles, becomes King.

Queen Elizabeth II has used her Platinum Jubilee speech to back Camilla one day becoming Queen. Camilla, 74, and Prince Charles, 73, have been married for 17 years, and are thought to have begun the romantic relationship while Charles was still married to the late Princess Diana. Despite their controversial start, the Queen has said that Camilla becoming ‘Queen Consort’ is her “sincere wish”.