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Camilla, Queen Consort

Camilla, Queen Consort, is the wife of King Charles III and the queen consort of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms.

Updated July 31, 20261 min readCited sources

Camilla, Queen Consort, is the wife of King Charles III and the queen consort of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms, including Canada. She was crowned alongside Charles at his coronation in May 2023.

What it is

Camilla became queen consort in September 2022 when her husband, Charles III, acceded to the throne after the death of Queen Elizabeth II. As queen consort, she supports the monarch in official duties and represents the Crown at events.

Key details

Born Camilla Rosemary Shand in London on 17 July 1947, she married Andrew Parker Bowles in 1973 and had two children. After divorce, she married Charles in 2005. She was crowned at Westminster Abbey on 6 May 2023.

Why it matters

Camilla is queen consort of Canada’s monarch, since Charles III is also King of Canada. Her charitable work focuses on literacy, domestic and sexual violence support, and animal welfare, reflecting her public role.

In short

  • Born 17 July 1947 in London, England.
  • Married King Charles III in 2005.
  • Became queen consort in September 2022.
  • Crowned at Westminster Abbey on 6 May 2023.
Canadian angle

Camilla is queen consort of Canada’s monarch, since Charles III is also King of Canada.

Quick questions

Who is Camilla, Queen Consort?
She is the wife of King Charles III and the queen consort of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms.
When did Camilla become queen consort?
She became queen consort in September 2022, when Charles became king after the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
Was Camilla crowned?
Yes. She was crowned alongside Charles III at Westminster Abbey on 6 May 2023.

Sources

  1. Encyclopaedia Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/biography/Camilla-queen-of-the-United-Kingdom
    Supports: Birth date, identity, marriage to Charles III, and public background.
  2. The Canadian Encyclopedia — https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/camilla-duchess-of-cornwall
    Supports: Canadian context, title as queen consort, and relationship to Canada’s monarch.
  3. BBC News — https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-59150068
    Supports: Her role as queen consort and public profile as Charles’s wife.
  4. Encyclopaedia Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/video/when-did-Camilla-become-a-member-of-the-British-royal-family/-277370
    Supports: Marriage timeline, controversy, and charitable focus.
  5. CNN — https://www.cnn.com/2023/05/01/uk/queen-camilla-profile-intl-gbr
    Supports: Crowning in 2023 and duties as senior royal.