Queen Elizabeth, 95, Says She Wants Charles’ Wife Camilla To Eventually Be ‘Queen’ Instead Of ‘Princess’

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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.

In the statement released on Feb. 5, Queen Elizabeth confirmed she wished for Camilla to take the title of Queen after her death, writing: “I know you will give [Charles] 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 loyal service.” Traditionally, Queen Consort is the title given to the spouse of a ruling king, but there had been suggestions that Camilla would use the title “Princess Consort” due to remaining tensions after Princess Diana‘s tragic death in 1997.

In response to the news, BBC reported a spokesperson for Charles and Camilla said the couple was “touched and honored” by the news.