HER Majesty backed Charles’ plan to make Camilla his queen five YEARS ago – and the Duchess of Cornwall will be given the Queen Mother’s crown, it’s reported.
The Prince of Wales is said to have changed some of his coronation vows to include ‘Queen Camilla’ with his mother’s backing in 2017.
It was officially announced on Saturday that Camilla will be honoured with the title when Charles becomes King.
The Queen made a historic statement last night to confirm she wishes the Duchess to be fully acknowledged when her eldest son takes the throne.
Movingly, she signed the address to Brits: “Your servant, Elizabeth R.”
But a senior palace source told the Daily Mail the plans have been in place for some years now.
And when Charles is appointed, the Queen Mother’s priceless platinum and diamond crown will be placed on Camilla’s head.
It was made for King George VI’s coronation in 1937.
It comes as:
- Harry and Meghan have yet to publicly congratulate the Queen on the Jubilee
- Piers Morgan says Camilla deserves to be Queen – and the Sussexes could learn something from her
- Royal fans spot a romantic picture of Kate and William in an official Jubilee photo
- Her Majesty was on sparkling form as she cut a celebratory cake
- And she took a break to say hello to her dorgi as she read cards from children
Speaking after the Queen’s statement, Charles and Camilla said they were “touched and honoured” by the gesture.
Charles also paid tribute to his “darling wife” and said he was “deeply conscious of the honour”.
It’s reported the Prince had initially planned to announce Camilla would be his Queen back in 2019.
The source told the paper: “This is something that has been on the Prince of Wales’ mind for some time, but the timing had to be right.
“There was a nervousness, they wanted to get it right.
“It’s been a done deal for some time, but the question has been how best to execute it. You are not going to please everyone.
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“They understand that some people still won’t be happy, but the family believe it is the right thing to do.”
Clarence House and palace officials began overhauling plans for Charles’ coronation several years ago.
Those plans included Camilla being crowned Queen Consort, the source said.
The occasion will be sealed with the astonishing crown, which features 2,800 diamonds and a large stone given to Queen Victoria in 1856 by the Sultan of Turkey.
The front cross holds the 105-carat Koh-i-Noor diamond.
Charles yesterday issued a statement making his gratitude plain.
“On this historic day, my wife and I join you all in congratulating Her Majesty The Queen on the remarkable achievement of serving this nation, the realms and Commonwealth for seventy years,” he said.
“The Queen’s devotion to the welfare of all her people inspires still greater admiration with each passing year. We are deeply conscious of the honour represented by my mother’s wish.
“As we have sought together to serve and support Her Majesty and the people of our communities, my darling wife has been my own steadfast support throughout.”
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