Why Will Camilla Be Queen Consort?

Although Charles, the Prince of Wales, is presently heir to the throne, his wife Camilla will not be Queen when he becomes King. This is because if and when Charles becomes the King, the Duchess of Cornwall will take on the role of 'Princess Consort'.

Why Will Camilla be Princess Consort and not Queen Consort?

So, why Princess Consort and not Queen Consort? Apparently, this decision was made partly out of respect to Princess Diana—which is also why Camilla doesn't use "Princess of Wales" and instead goes by "Duchess of Cornwall."

Will Kate Middleton be queen or queen consort?

Duchess Kate will be named Queen Consort when her husband, Prince William, ascends to the throne after his father, Prince Charles, who is first in the line of succession.