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Do you think Camilla should be crowned queen?

As the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall celebrate their 10th wedding anniversary today, has Camilla won us all over with her style, substance and support?


Ten years ago 7% of the British public thought Camilla should be queen. In a similar poll 10 years later 50% of those polled said they now think Camilla should be queen when Prince Charles comes to the throne.


The past decade has seen perceptions of the former Camilla Parker Bowles transformed to a valued member of the royal “firm” whom half the nation would accept as queen.


It would appear that Prince Charles would like her to be crowned with him by his side and also that Prince William and Prince Harry have accepted her role.


What are your views? Has Camilla won over your heart?


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SusanB38
6th Apr 2023 00:57:25 (Last activity: 7th Apr 2023 18:32:33)
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Our queen was a true icon, inspiring people around the world with her strength, courage, resilience, and dedication to a life of service. For 70 years, she remained a constant presence as sovereign, through both joyful times and darker periods of challenge and uncertainty. She said as a true queen in every sense of the word.
The thought of Camilla being styled as queen is an insult to the title. She performs adequately as a duchess and seems a suitable wife but to elevate her status further seems entirely inappropriate as she has no birthright to the title and has not earned the respect of someone who should be given the title.
This move in my opinion, is purely for Charles pleasure and is the nail in the coffin of the monarchy. Sadly the title of queen is irreparably tarnished
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Response from Grumplestein made on 6th Apr 2023 16:49:29
Thank you SusanB38

I couldn't agree more.

I think that for many of us, the Monarchy died with the Queen anyway.
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Response from jeanmark made on 7th Apr 2023 18:32:33
SusanB38, you state that one of the reasons Camilla should not be given the title ‘Queen’ is she has no birthright to the title, does this mean you do not believe Catherine should carry such a title once William becomes King? Also, you believe she has not earned the respect to carry such a title, but surely that is very subjective. I accept that many of the comments on this stream would appear to mirror your thoughts but again, all are subjective and may not be shared in general.

It is difficult to compare anyone with the late Queen and it seems a little unfair to label those who are destined to follow in her shoes as being less able.
Clarey1963
6th Apr 2023 17:42:12 (Last activity: 7th Apr 2023 08:55:30)
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I can’t support King Charles in his decision to make Camilla his Queen. I have always been a royalist, unfortunately no more!! He has disrespected his late mothers (Queen Elizabeth)wishes.
Camilla may be Charles Queen, bit I don’t believe she will ever be the nations.
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Grumplestein
6th Apr 2023 16:46:55
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No.

The Queen specified that she should be designated as 'Queen Consort' only.

There is plenty of evidence to suggest that this was, at most, a reluctant acquiescence to Charles.

Charles is therefore usurping the Queen's expressed wishes.

Not to mention, trampling roughshod over the expectations of the British people, that he would respect these wishes.

To say nothing of whether or not Camilla's past behaviour disqualifies her from such a title?

This isn't going to end well..
HelenD16
5th Apr 2023 19:00:04 (Last activity: 5th Apr 2023 23:34:12)
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Prince William should have been crowned as our King
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Response from jeanmark made on 5th Apr 2023 23:34:12
HelenD16, that is not how it works, it is always the first born,.
MaxineC
5th Apr 2023 21:45:54
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No she has not won my heart I will never think of her as queen
CaroB4
5th Apr 2023 20:48:28
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Personally I think It's a shame we can't have a Queen Anne! More back bone than any of them. and underestimated by most as she works away in the background unnoticed.
CaroB4
5th Apr 2023 20:42:35
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Charles and Camilla were made for each other and have been devoted for a life time. Camilla wasn't deemed suitable when young so went away in the end and married someone else...who was a mistake. Meanwhile Charles was being encouraged to marry and provide heirs and Diana was the one...the rest is history now, We all loved Diana but ...Camilla and Charles got back together and she has been by his side ever since. Supportive and encouraging whilst remaining in the back ground most of the time. The Queen recognised this and decreed Camilla should be Queen when Charles became King - and so be it. I am happy to see her crowned alongside her husband now = as was the Queen mother before her.. She has earned her place and is well liked by those who know her - personally I think she must have the patience of Job! 🙂
wendysanti1
5th Apr 2023 18:36:00 (Last activity: 5th Apr 2023 19:23:20)
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No
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LuisaCastellani
5th Apr 2023 19:10:07 (Last activity: 5th Apr 2023 19:23:05)
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No. I sincerely hope that once he has achieved his lifetime ambition of being King and seeing Camilla accepted as Queen that he has the good sense hand the crown over to William and Kate. I fear if he does not the Monarchy are on the slippery slope down and out of our constitution.
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lyndaredhead
5th Apr 2023 17:56:14
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No she camilla should not be queen. William and Catherine should be King and Queen. Charles is not an honourable man and Camille will be known as queen of Tarts
Cooper37
5th Apr 2023 14:23:15 (Last activity: 5th Apr 2023 17:09:25)
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How is possible that the royal choose when to follow history. Go back a couple of my generation would Charles and Camilla be able to marry ? Have we forgotten what few morals they have? And this decision has been made with no regard to what their subjects feel. I didn't like Charlie being King but felt we had no choose. Camilla as Queen, no!no!no!
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BobLH
5th Apr 2023 12:15:15 (Last activity: 5th Apr 2023 14:02:08)
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No
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Radian
5th Apr 2023 09:29:50 (Last activity: 5th Apr 2023 12:13:29)
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Not my queen.. I agree with many of the comments that have been expressed. Self centred out of touch decision by them both.
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JaynieeB
5th Apr 2023 11:26:07 (Last activity: 5th Apr 2023 12:12:46)
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I’m absolutely horrified and totally agree. Camilla will never be my Queen. I could just about cope with Consort but Charles has gone against our late Queen’s wishes.
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Rumpelstiltskin
3rd Apr 2023 18:27:22 (Last activity: 3rd Apr 2023 20:54:35)
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Do I think the woman whose bed Charles shared on the eve of his wedding to Diana should be Queen ?


No, no, a thousand times no.
Response from jeanmark made on 3rd Apr 2023 20:54:35
It would be interesting to know where you obtain your information from.
Frank harman
2nd Mar 2023 18:44:51 (Last activity: 18th Mar 2023 11:47:27)
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As christians and heads of the church of england they have broken the commandments thou shall not commit adultery and covert thy neighbours wife disgusting she will never be our queen and charles should not be king give the crown to william hail king william.
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Response from Frank harman made on 3rd Mar 2023 12:53:52 > @Sally - Silversurfer's Editor
Hi all i would love to know what the church of england thinks about charles and camillas shameful marriage in the eyes of the lord how can they condone adulterous behaviour in todays society and turn a blind eye because they are royalty and thats seem to be ok shameful
Response from MaureenM48 made on 18th Mar 2023 11:47:27 > @Frank harman
Frank the Church will be doing the Crowning! How hypocritical is that?
MaureenM48
18th Mar 2023 11:36:01
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There is only one Queen and she has tragically died. I do not want to see Camilla crowned Queen Consort and certainly don’t want to hear her being referred to as Queen.
I have a low opinion of Charles although he has been rather clever, or rather his advisors have been, in improving his image. However I have not changed my opinion of this weak individual, it’s such a shame he is the one inheriting the Crown from our wonderful Queen.
Teena7
1st Mar 2023 19:25:20 (Last activity: 2nd Mar 2023 18:33:11)
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The only way Respect can come back to the Monarchy is for Prince William and His Wife Kate become King and Queen.
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Response from Mariabevan4951gmailcom made on 2nd Mar 2023 15:01:54 > @Sally - Silversurfer's Editor
I agree Teena 7 William and Kate are showing how Monarchy should act.
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Mariabevan4951gmailcom
2nd Mar 2023 14:59:48
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Camilla should never be Queen of our country she doesn't deserve it. Charles and Camilla were both unfaithful before and during both their marriages. They are together now but he should not hold her up on a pedestal.
Teena7
1st Mar 2023 19:16:58
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No She Should Not be Crowned. She is the One that broke up Charles &Diana. No Way!!!!!
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