Camilla’s new title is Queen Consort Photo: picture alliance / ASSOCIATED PRESS
From BZ/dpa
King’s wife Camilla paid tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II in an emotional video message.
“She was always part of our lives,” said the wife of Britain’s new King Charles III. in a recorded video message quoted by the British PA news agency before it was broadcast. She is now 75 and can’t remember anyone else at the top, Camilla said.
Queen Elizabeth II died on Thursday, September 8th, at her Scottish country estate, Balmoral Castle. With a reign of more than 70 years, she was the longest-reigning monarch on the British throne.
Queen Elizabeth II
“She had these beautiful blue eyes that lit up her whole face when she smiled,” Camilla said of the Queen. “I will always remember her smile. Your smile is unforgettable.”
Camilla’s new title is Queen Consort. For her 70th anniversary of the throne, Queen Elizabeth II had decided this herself, ending a year-long debate about Camilla’s title after her death. According to the PA, Camilla is expected to be present at the coronation of Charles III. will also be crowned. No date has yet been set for this ceremony.
Camilla’s video message is scheduled to be broadcast in full on the BBC on Sunday evening – just before a national minute’s silence at 8pm local time (9pm BST).
