King Charles’ cancer diagnosis has made people question many things about the future of Britain, including how titles would change among the royal family — specifically for Queen Camilla. With the possibility that Camilla could outlive the king, there has been plenty of talk about what will happen to her title if she does. Well, it won’t face any major change.
According to Harper’s Bazaar, Queen Consort Camilla will become Queen Dowager Camilla should she outlive King Charles. Dowager is a typical title for queens who become widows, though the majority of them also take on the title of queen mother, which essentially means the birth mother of the next individual in line for the throne, per Harper’s Bazaar. But because Queen Camilla is not the birth mother of Prince William — that would of course be the late Princess Diana — Camilla will not be bestowed this title.
While these title changes will only occur in the event of Charles preceding her in death, Queen Camilla’s focus is being by her husband’s side. She was there when he was admitted into the hospital for his prostate issues and visited him each day he was there, per The Independent. And, of course, when King Charles was released from the hospital, she made sure to accompany him. They were all smiles and waved to the crowd of spectators.
