Now that they are king and queen consort, Charles III and Camilla arechanging the monarchyto fit their needs.
For instance, the royal couple intends to stay at Clarence House, rather than living at Buckingham Palace.
Like the king, Camilla favors a slimmed-down entourage.
Equerries are individuals from the military who serve as advisors and assistants to senior royals (viaMetro).
While she has an equerry, Camilla has decided to forego the equerry’s traditional counterpart, the lady-in-waiting.
Camilla has chosen six of her closest friends to serve as the queen’s companions, per theMirror.
Traditionally, being alady-in-waiting was in unpaid positionthat involved tasks like managing the royal diary and correspondence.
The queen consort has been accustomed to this strategy since 2005.
The main job of the queen’s companions will be to provide Camilla with friendly support at royal events.
Nicknamed the “Head Girls,” these women were senior citizens with a decades-long commitment to their role.
Some held the position for over 60 years.
The remaining three women, ranging in age from 79-85, have no intentions of retiring.
Her designation as “Number One Head Girl” was a nod to her pivotal role within the family.
