Following the loss of the beloved Queen Elizabeth II, the United Kingdom has a new monarch. Officially known as King Charles III, the late queen's eldest son has become the eldest monarch to ascend the throne at the age of 73. The throne passed immediately following Queen Elizabeth's passing, although, there are a number of steps - both traditional and practical - that the nation must witness before King Charles III is officially crowned. However, following the Queen's death at 96 years old, King Charles III's title isn't the only one to change - so does that of his wife, Camila, the new Queen Consort. <img class="size-large wp-image-1263168541" src="https://img.vt.co/2022/09/Screenshot-2022-09-08-at-22.05.58-1024x676.jpg" alt="" width="1024" height="676" />[[imagecaption|| Credit: PA Images / Alamy]] In fact, it was Queen Elizabeth II's "sincere wish" that her daughter-in-law receive the title. Back in February, Queen Elizabeth II announced that she wishes for Camilla to be named Queen Consort when her eldest son finally ascends the throne. In her Platinum Jubilee message, the Queen wrote: "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." <img class="size-large wp-image-1263168533" src="https://img.vt.co/2022/09/Screenshot-2022-09-08-at-21.36.08-1024x691.jpg" alt="" width="1024" height="691" />[[imagecaption|| Credit: James Boardman / Alamy]] Per <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-60274816">BBC News</a>, "Queen Consort" refers to the spouse of a ruling king. It would mean that Camilla will be likely crowned alongside Charles as his coronation, and she will adopt the title "Queen Camilla" when the time comes. At the time of Queen Elizabeth II's announcement, Charles and Camilla were said to be "touched and honored" by the Queen's message. Camilla and Charles married back in 2005 - 35 years after they first met. They both famously married other partners prior to their own wedding - Charles marrying Diana, Princess of Wales, and Camilla marrying British Army officer Andrew Parker Bowles. Nevertheless, the two remained close. Other titles to change include that of Prince William and his wife, Catherine, who will adopt the title of the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall, respectively. <img class="size-large wp-image-1263168455" src="https://img.vt.co/2022/09/QueenFI3-2-1024x534.jpg" alt="" width="1024" height="534" />[[imagecaption|| Credit: Anwar Hussein / Alamy]] Additionally, due to rules put in place by George V in 1917, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's children are also now technically Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. This is due to the fact that they are the grandchildren of a sovereign and therefore have the automatic right to the titles. They did not receive the titles during Queen Elizabeth II's reign due to the fact that they were both her great-grandchildren. Per the <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/sep/08/harry-and-meghans-children-become-prince-archie-and-princess-lilibet" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Guardian</a>, these titles can be withdrawn if King Charles III issues a Letters Patent amending Archie’s right to be a prince and Lilibet's right to be a princess. <h6>Featured image credit: Doug Peters / Alamy</h6>

Per Queen Elizabeth II's wishes, Camilla is now Queen Consort

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