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It’s worth noting that Camilla Parker Bowles’ queen consort title has nothing to do with any official roles in the royal family. Per USA Today, the title is just a fancy term for the wife of a reigning king, and its function is akin to being the first lady of the United States. While there’s high visibility and pressure, there is essentially no job description, and she’s only expected to support the king to her fullest capacity.
It’s hard to imagine she who was once the “most hated woman in Britain” (via the Independent) is now queen consort. She was also called all sorts of names in the media up until Queen Elizabeth II publicly acknowledged her in her Diamond Jubilee speech. “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,” she said at the time, per the Associated Press.
Over the years, the palace also made strides in turning Camilla’s image around, which seems to have helped considerably. According to a YouGov poll, 39% of the public accepts her queen consort title, while 20% think she should be an actual queen. Then again, there’s still the 23% who believe Camilla should not have any title at all, perhaps out of respect to the late Diana.
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