Queen Elizabeth is allegedly on the fence when it comes to Camilla Parker Bowles becoming the next queen consort. According to Us Weekly, there’s no way for Camilla to be known as queen consort after Prince Charles accedes the throne. Rather, she will simply be known as princess consort.
Kate Middleton, on the other hand, will be style as queen consort when Prince William ascends the throne because she the future king’s first and only wife.
Middleton also has all the qualifications to become a queen consort from both a practical and a popular perspective.
A source told the magazine that it’s not unlikely for Middleton to change some of the royal rules when she becomes queen consort.
For instance, she will most likely require more time to meet and speak with the attendees at royal events. Middleton is also reportedly keen to get rid of some outdated royal rules since she and Prince William will continue to modernize the monarchy.
But one of the things she will retain is the royal family’s use of social media. She will also continue to participate in interviews both virtually and in person.
Meanwhile, the source said that the Duchess of Cambridge has gone a long way since she and Prince William started dating. Not only has become one of the queen’s most trusted allies, but she has also flourished into becoming a queen in waiting in front of everyone.
The future queen consort’s style has also changed drastically in recent years. In fact, she has been dubbed as one of the most fashionable members of the royal family.
However, Middleton’s style comes with a hefty price. The source said that her wardrobe is estimated at $2 million.
But even though the Duchess of Cambridge’s clothes are expensive, royal fans reportedly believe that she deserves it because she’s been shouldering more royal duties since Prince Harry and Meghan Markle quit The Firm in January.
Middleton also serves as a patron for 18 charities. And she is now able to attend royal engagements by herself and without Prince William in tow.
In August, royal author Katie Nicholl said that Middleton’s promotion as queen-in-waiting is due to her popularity.
Nicholl said that Middleton has been taking on more duties and engagements, and this is all part of the palace’s plan to put her in the forefront.
The royal family, especially the queen knows the potential of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to reshape the future of the monarchy.