Buckingham Palace announced that King Charles had been diagnosed with cancer. In light of the news, many have been wondering what his wife – Queen Camilla’s title would be if she outlives the monarch.
After Buckingham Palace revealed King Charles cancer diagnosis, many have been wondering what his spouse, Queen Camilla ’s title would be if she outlives her husband – here’s what we know.WHAT WOULD CAMILLA’S TITLE BE IF SHE OUTLIVES KING CHARLES? Buckingham Palace announced that King Charles had been diagnosed with cancer. In light of the news, many have been wondering what his wife – Queen Camilla ’s title would be if she outlives the monarch.
According to, a similar situation took place when Queen Elizabeth II’s father, King George VI, passed away in 1952 – widowing her mother, Queen Elizabeth Angela Marguerite Bowes-Lyon. When Queen Elizabeth II took the throne at the age of 25, her mother took the title Queen Mother. This was to avoid any confusion between herself and her daughter. However, if Queen Camilla outlives King Charles, she will take the title Queen Dowager. This means widow of the King. “Queen Mother” is used for Queen’s who have birthed the reigning heir. Princess Diana is the future King, Prince William’s mother, and not Camill
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