King Charles III confirms Camilla will be awarded special royal title as coronation invitations are unveiled

Ever since the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in September 2022, Camilla has been known as the Queen Consort - but all that is set to change in May.

By Ethan Evans

Published 5th Apr 2023, 07:20 GMT

Updated 5th Apr 2023, 08:40 GMT

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Official invitations for King Charles III’s coronation have been unveiled by Buckingham Palace ahead of the ceremony, as Camilla Parker-Bowles is to receive a special royal title. The Westminster Abbey event is scheduled to take place just next month on May 6.

Ever since the death of Queen Elizabeth II at her Balmoral Castle residence in September 2022, the King’s wife has been known as Queen Consort. But the newly-released invitations have revealed that Camilla will be awarded the title of Queen.