Recent online reports have claimed that King Charles III has removed the title of Queen Consort from his wife, Queen Camilla, following an emergency meeting at Buckingham Palace. However, as of the latest official communications from Buckingham Palace and the Royal Family’s website, no such announcement has been made.
Queen Camilla continues to hold her title, and there has been no confirmed change to her constitutional or ceremonial role.
Camilla’s Title as Queen Consort
Camilla married King Charles III (then Prince of Wales) on 9 April 2005. At the time of their marriage, Clarence House stated that Camilla would use the title Duchess of Cornwall and, upon Charles’s accession, intended to use the title “Princess Consort.”
However, in February 2022, during her Platinum Jubilee message, Queen Elizabeth II publicly expressed her “sincere wish” that Camilla be known as Queen Consort when Charles became King. This statement was widely reported by reputable outlets including BBC News and The Guardian and was published on the Royal Family’s official website.
Following Queen Elizabeth II’s death on 8 September 2022 and King Charles III’s accession to the throne, Camilla became Queen Consort. In May 2023, during the Coronation at Westminster Abbey, she was crowned alongside King Charles III. After the Coronation, official communications began referring to her simply as “Queen Camilla,” consistent with historical practice for consorts.
There has been no official statement reversing or modifying this status.
How Royal Titles Are Determined
The title of Queen Consort is not granted by a separate decree but arises automatically when a reigning king’s wife becomes queen by marriage. This differs from a reigning queen (Queen Regnant), who inherits the throne.
If any alteration to a consort’s title were to occur, it would be announced formally through:
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An official Buckingham Palace statement
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Updates to the Royal Family’s official website
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Publication in The London Gazette (if applicable)
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Parliamentary involvement, if constitutional issues were implicated
As of now, none of these official channels have reported any change to Queen Camilla’s title.
No Evidence of Emergency Palace Action
Claims of emergency meetings, title removals, or constitutional restructuring have not been substantiated by any official record. Buckingham Palace routinely announces significant constitutional developments publicly and transparently.
Major royal decisions—such as succession changes, Letters Patent, or amendments to working royal roles—are formally documented. For example:
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The 1917 Letters Patent issued by King George V defined who qualifies as a prince or princess.
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The 2012 Letters Patent issued by Queen Elizabeth II amended titles for the children of the Prince of Wales.
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The 2020 statement regarding the Duke and Duchess of Sussex stepping back from senior royal duties was formally published and archived.
No comparable documentation exists regarding the removal of Queen Camilla’s title.
Queen Camilla’s Current Public Role
Queen Camilla continues to carry out official duties as a working member of the Royal Family. According to the Royal Family’s official website, her charitable focus includes:
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Literacy and reading initiatives
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Domestic abuse awareness and survivor support
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Osteoporosis advocacy
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Support for the arts
She regularly undertakes public engagements across the United Kingdom and internationally, often alongside King Charles III.
Her public schedule is listed through official channels, and she continues to be included in state occasions and ceremonial events.
Constitutional Context
The British monarchy operates within a constitutional framework. While the sovereign holds certain prerogatives, significant changes involving royal titles—particularly those affecting the consort—would have constitutional and political implications.
Historically, there is no modern precedent for stripping a queen consort of her title while she remains married to the reigning monarch. The only modern example of a queen losing status occurred in the case of abdication in 1936, when King Edward VIII abdicated the throne before marrying Wallis Simpson, who later became Duchess of Windsor rather than queen.
Any major departure from established practice would be subject to constitutional scrutiny and likely parliamentary discussion.
Public Opinion and Media Coverage
Queen Camilla’s public approval ratings have evolved over time. Opinion polling from organizations such as YouGov has shown gradual shifts in public perception since her marriage to King Charles and particularly following the Platinum Jubilee endorsement from Queen Elizabeth II.
Media coverage of the Royal Family frequently includes commentary and debate; however, commentary is distinct from official action. Verified constitutional changes are always formally announced.
At present, reputable UK outlets—including BBC News, Reuters, Sky News, and The Guardian—have not reported any removal of Queen Camilla’s title.
Current Status Summary
Based on official records and public information:
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Camilla is the wife of King Charles III.
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She became Queen Consort upon his accession in September 2022.
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She was crowned during the Coronation ceremony in May 2023.
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She continues to perform official duties as Queen.
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No official decree has removed or altered her title.
Conclusion
There is no confirmed announcement that King Charles III has removed the title of Queen Consort from Queen Camilla. Constitutional changes of that scale would require formal documentation and public confirmation.
As of the most recent official updates, Queen Camilla remains Queen and continues her public and charitable work alongside the King.