Queen Elizabeth II says Camilla will become Queen.
Gatekeepers News reports that the Queen has assured the Duchess of Cornwall, Camilla of being crowned Queen Consort when Charles becomes King.
The Queen gave this assurance in a historic Platinum Jubilee statement issued late last night.
In her surprise announcement, Her Majesty, while ending years of uncertainty over the issue declared it was her ‘sincere wish’ for her daughter-in-law to be fully acknowledged when Charles succeeds her.
In the statement, the Queen issued the message to show her support for her heir and his wife, as she marks a milestone of 70 years on the Throne today, Sunday.
The statement also suppressed speculation that the 95-year-old Monarch might withdraw, as she reiterated her Coronation pledge. The Queen told her subjects “my life will always be devoted to your service,” adding that she would continue to honour that “with all my heart.”
In her message to the nation signed “Your Servant, Elizabeth R,” the Queen 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.”
Clarence House said Charles and Camilla were ‘touched and honoured’ by the Queen’s gesture.
The prince will make his own public declaration on Sunday celebrating his mother’s Jubilee.
A spokesman for the couple said: “The Prince of Wales will be issuing a statement of congratulation to the Queen on Accession Day. He and the Duchess of Cornwall are touched and honoured by Her Majesty’s words.”
In the statement, Prince Charles said, “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 Queen’s devotion to the welfare of all her people inspires still greater admiration with each passing year.
“We are deeply conscious of the honour represented by my mother’s wish. As we have sought together to serve and support Her Majesty and the people of our communities, my darling wife has been my own steadfast support throughout.
“The year of this unprecedented Platinum Jubilee brings an opportunity for us all to come together in celebrating the service of The Queen, by whose example we will continue to be led in the years to come.”
