The Duchess of Cornwall‘s future role within the royal family was
cemented this month when the Queen expressed her wishes that she be
known as Queen Consort when Prince Charles takes the throne.
A short time later, Camilla herself stated that she was “very honoured and very touched” by
the Queen’s announcement – a momentous decision, particularly for Charles and
Camilla and their families.
And now, the Duchess’s son Tom Parker Bowles has returned to Twitter for the first
time since the Queen’s backing.
Tom is Camilla’s eldest child from her first marriage to Andrew Parker
Bowles. The former couple were married from July 1973 until 1994, when they
initiated divorce proceedings after years of separation. Together they share
Tom – who is also Prince Charles’s godson – and his younger sister, Laura.
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The Duchess with her children, Tom and Laura
Rather than focus on the royal news, the food critic shared a link to
his latest restaurant review – an east London Italian eatery – which he
described as “outrageously good”.
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Camilla will be known as Queen Consort when Charles ascends the throne
Prior to the Queen’s endorsement, which was included in a message to
mark the 70th anniversary of her accession, Camilla was expected to be styled
Princess Consort when her husband ascends the throne, a decision announced when
the couple married in 2005.
The lesser title had reflected a sensitivity towards public opinion,
which was negative towards Camilla in the aftermath of the breakdown of the
Prince’s marriage to Diana, Princess of Wales. But in the years since then, the
Duchess has weathered the storm and worked hard to earn widespread respect and
admiration for her charitable work and loyalty to the royal family.
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The Queen has expressed her wishes for her daughter-in-law’s future title
On the eve of her Platinum Jubilee, the Queen released her deeply
personal statement, expressing her wishes for the monarchy in the future.
“I remain eternally grateful for, and humbled by, the loyalty and
affection that you continue to give me,” she said. “And when, in the
fullness of time, my son Charles becomes King, I know you will give him and his
wife Camilla the same support that you have given me; and it is my sincere wish
that, when that time comes, Camilla will be known as Queen Consort as she
continues her own loyal service.”
