Back then, she was known as the Duchess of Cornwall.
Although she was also technically the Princess of Wales at the time, Camilla never used that title.
It was deemed too controversial since it was closely linked with the late Princess Diana.
Over the years, further debate developed around Camilla’s title once Charles became king.
In 2005, theofficial announcementstated Camilla would be known as Princess consort.
The public viewed Camilla more favorably after over a decade of royal service and 90 patronages.
In accordance with those wishes, Camilla has been styled as queen consort sinceElizabeth’s deathin September 2022.
But now reports indicate that title is ready for an update.
While no timetable is set, the change is reportedly going to take place after King Charles' coronation.
Previously, the club was called the “Duchess of Cornwall’s Reading Room.”
“The Reading Room was a sign of that.
Her Majesty is the Queen after all.”
Even with the shorter title, Camilla will technically be queen consort since her title is by marriage.
However, this update is consistent with royal precedent.
Before Queen Elizabeth II was crowned, her mother was known as Queen Elizabeth.
The elder Elizabeth took on the titleQueen Motheronce her daughter was on the throne.
Going further back, when Queen Victoria’s son became king, her daughter-in-law took the title Queen Alexandra.
Rose Wild, archivist forThe Times, spoke out in favor of this change in October 2022.
But now that some time has passed, Wild thinks the title “queen consort” is unnecessarily long.
“Consort' is a description, not a title,” she writes.
However, not everyone is eager to embrace this update.
In a January poll byExpress, 16,834 respondents weighed in on the question of Camilla’s title change.
In the end, it’s really a technicality.
Whether Camilla’s title is shortened or not doesn’t change her role or status.
