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Aveline Wed 05-Apr-23 19:51:50

Hmmmm. I gather she's to be called Queen Camilla despite the late Queen stating that she should be Queen Consort. Albert was only the Prince Consort. Poor old Prince Philip wasnt even that. What's so special about Camilla? I was warming to her but I'm not so sure now. They're taking a risk with the public support.

Greta Thu 06-Apr-23 08:07:22

I find it extraordinary that so many of you comment how 'nice' Camilla seems, how 'happy' she makes Charles. How on earth do you know? All they do is perform an act. To me it's an undignified soap opera.

Foxygloves Thu 06-Apr-23 08:05:12

I’m afraid you will have to bear it Koalama - it is what it is. I would save my wrath for some of the real injustices of the world - poverty, hunger, war, the oppression of women and girls, cruelty to animals. The list is endless.

Parsley3 Thu 06-Apr-23 08:02:29

I can't take the king seriously while people are still debating whether he did or did not say that he wanted to be a feminine hygiene product.
Queen Camilla, now, you have to admire her tenacity. She stood her ground while Charles went through the farce of having to marry a virgin and produce the heir and the spare. Now she has the last laugh as queen of us all. What a trouper.

volver3 Thu 06-Apr-23 07:59:20

What difference do folk think it will make calling her "Queen" instead of "Queen Consort"?

How will her life change?

Why does it matter?

She is the Queen. That's how it works. 🤔

Koalama Thu 06-Apr-23 07:50:52

Nope she'll never be queen to me!!

Koalama Thu 06-Apr-23 07:48:18

This is me I'm a massive Diana fan I can't bare that woman becoming queen!! I'm such a royalist too, but I can't watch her become queen, it's putting me off the royal family now, she should stay as consort, or pass it on to William and Kate!!

Foxygloves Thu 06-Apr-23 07:43:04

Stating facts is neither indicating support or the lack of it, but what a change to start the day with a smile.

volver3 Thu 06-Apr-23 07:41:13

Foxygloves

If you are married to the King you become the Queen (+ name) as has been the case throughout our history - Caroline, Charlotte, Alexandra, Mary, Elizabeth (whom we knew as the Queen Mother, but within Palace circles was referred to as Queen Elizabeth to distinguish her from THE Queen after the latter's accession)
You don't earn the title or have to "deserve" it in anybody 's eyes. Every wife or partner of the monarch is technically their Consort -and the title of Prince Consort was in common use with regard to Prince Albert. Perhaps the exception was William and Mary who ruled equally.
I don't see why some people are getting so uptight or judgemental about it. It was a nod to the strong pro-Diana popular opinion of the time that Camilla was never called Princess of Wales, although, technically she was that person by dint of her marriage to the PoW.
Like it or not, and some clearly don't, but it is what it is.

It does make me smile that there is such support for a hereditary monarchy, where nobody has a say in who gets the job or whether they get to keep it for life, but people think they can have a say in what the Head of State's wife is called.

lemsip Thu 06-Apr-23 07:33:32

Anniebach

Charles said he wanted to be a Tampax He did say he wanted to be a Tampax inside camillas knickers and be flushed down the lavatory

yes, all on tape. surprised you haven't listened.. you'd hear camilla being gross also..

Foxygloves Thu 06-Apr-23 07:32:53

If you are married to the King you become the Queen (+ name) as has been the case throughout our history - Caroline, Charlotte, Alexandra, Mary, Elizabeth (whom we knew as the Queen Mother, but within Palace circles was referred to as Queen Elizabeth to distinguish her from THE Queen after the latter's accession)
You don't earn the title or have to "deserve" it in anybody 's eyes. Every wife or partner of the monarch is technically their Consort -and the title of Prince Consort was in common use with regard to Prince Albert. Perhaps the exception was William and Mary who ruled equally.
I don't see why some people are getting so uptight or judgemental about it. It was a nod to the strong pro-Diana popular opinion of the time that Camilla was never called Princess of Wales, although, technically she was that person by dint of her marriage to the PoW.
Like it or not, and some clearly don't, but it is what it is.

nanna8 Thu 06-Apr-23 07:16:19

I like her. She is dignified and seems to be a wonderful support for the King. She deserves to be called a Queen.

Calendargirl Thu 06-Apr-23 07:07:53

Camilla has caused trouble for Harry also if you read his book

Well, only according to Harry, who has proved to be economical with the truth on occasions.

Not half as much trouble as Meghan has brought to the RF.

rafichagran Thu 06-Apr-23 05:25:22

I like Camilla, and I do not mind her being called Queen. I really can't understand why people are so against this, she is the King's wife, and a support to him.

From what I have seen of Camilla she seems sensible, down to earth and pleasant.

Anniebach Thu 06-Apr-23 04:19:08

Charles did not say he wanted to be a tampon, fact.

I doubt the wives of the men she had affairs with would agree with you Nicegranny .

Harry said ! must be true , not.

Kate1949 Thu 06-Apr-23 00:16:34

Why should we?

pieinthesky Thu 06-Apr-23 00:03:57

The past is the past and we can’t rewrite history but times have moved on and it is obvious that Camilla makes Charles very happy. Broken marriage happen in all walks of life so why should Royalty be any different. The only difference is that with Royalty all the most intimate details of their relationships are blazoned across the newspapers and broadcast to the world.It’s time people put their prejudices aside and welcomed her as Queen.

Nicegranny Wed 05-Apr-23 23:48:19

I find the remarks that I have a grudge against Camilla and that Diana had many lovers pathetic considering that Diana was a young virgin when she married Charles. The fact that Diana had to put up with years of humiliation at the hands of C & C I wouldn’t have blamed her at all for having a few lover’s and making it known to Charles.
It was a well known fact AnnieB Charles had said he wanted to be Camilla’s tampon.
I do agree that Camilla does seem nice and she does seem to support Charles , they do seem happy but they are both guilty of manipulating Diana and pulling the wool over her eyes, deceiving her.
Camilla has caused trouble for Harry also if you read his book.

lemsip Wed 05-Apr-23 23:39:51

charles did not say he wanted to be a tampon

yes that's a correct statement!

He did say he wanted to be a *Tampax inside camillas knickers and be flushed down the lavatory*

yes, all on tape.

henetha Wed 05-Apr-23 23:36:39

I don't think anyone is glad that Diana is dead. She was wonderful in some ways, but Camilla will make a much better Queen. Her title is irrelevant. She loves and supports Charles and has proved herself fit for the job.
Long live Charles and Camilla.

Callistemon21 Wed 05-Apr-23 23:20:28

It really isn't going to make a jot of difference to any of our lives 🙂

🤴👸

Clawdy Wed 05-Apr-23 23:18:59

LadyHonoriaDedlock

It's how its done.

Just be glad that the king has an intelligent, hard-working and personable woman who isn't perpetually trying to steal the show at his side to support him, and we aren't being faced with the ghastly prospect of Queen Diana!

What a dreadful thing to say. So, in other words, you're glad Diana is dead?

Callistemon21 Wed 05-Apr-23 23:18:51

Kate1949

Diana was a baby making machine. No wonder she had affairs.

Diana had a terrible loveless childhood so was very needy.
Charles needed a woman who could support him.
Unfortunately, although I think they both tried at first, their marriage just did not fulfil the needs of either of them.

Kate1949 Wed 05-Apr-23 23:04:11

Diana was a baby making machine. No wonder she had affairs.

annsixty Wed 05-Apr-23 23:02:34

A good job you don’t know me then.
She is his choice, Diana never was.
I actually would get rid of the whole lot , BUT that isn’t going to happen and I think Camilla will do a good job of supporting Charles and think it should all end with him

Anniebach Wed 05-Apr-23 23:00:39

Charles did not say he wanted to be a tampon.

Diana was a mistress several times.