Queen Consort Camilla Reflects Queen Elizabeth II’s ‘Difficult Position’ as a ‘Solitary Woman’ in TV Tribute

A royal welcome. King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla enjoyed their first joint engagement in Scotland since the official period of mourning Queen Elizabeth II ended.

A new chapter. King Charles III, Queen Consort Camilla, Prince William and Princess Kate debuted a new royal portrait on Saturday, October 1. 

During his first address to the United Kingdom as monarch on Friday 9 September, King Charles reflected on how the death of Queen Elizabeth II would change the royal family. After becoming King immediately upon the death of his beloved mother, 73 year old Charles had to give up a number of his titles including that of the Prince of Wales, which he was given when he was just nine years old.

Looking out the window Muriel MacIntyre waves to the postman who carries a letter addressed to her.

Paying their respects. Queen Consort Camilla and Princess Kate are mourning Queen Elizabeth II.

Since her husband took the throne, royal well-wishers have wondered about Queen Consort Camilla’s net worth and what she and Charles make now that he’s king.

Honoring their great-grandmother. Prince William and Princess Kate’s eldest children attended Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral on Monday, September 19.

Giving thanks. King Charles III shared a statement on behalf of himself and Queen Consort Camilla to respond to all the sympathetic messages and support given to the royal family amid Queen Elizabeth II’s death.

King Charles III and his wife, the Queen Consort Camilla, are "deeply touched" by the outpouring of support given to the royal family following the death of Queen Elizabeth II nearly two weeks ago. "Over the last ten days, my wife and I have been so deeply touched by the many messages of condolence and support we have received from this country and across the world," he wrote in a statement released through Buckingham Palace.

Looking out the window Muriel MacIntyre waves to the postman who carries a letter addressed to her. But it isn’t any ordinary letter, this envelope bears a royal “C” from the Queen Consort Camilla.

The Prince Harry and Meghan Markle drama continued into the weekend as it wasn’t clear if the Sussexes would be attending a pre-funeral reception at Buckingham Palace on the eve of Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral.  The Duke and Duchess of Sussex – who settled in California after stepping down as senior royals in 2020 – reportedly initially received an invitation to the Sunday evening reception, but conflicting reports said they were and weren’t expected to attend.  According to the Telegraph, they have now been uninvited because palace officials insisted that the reception hosted by King Charles III and Camilla, the queen consort, is only for working royals, which Harry and Meghan are not. Yahoo New UK reported, however, that despite the reception originally only being for working members of the royal family, an exception was made and the Sussexes are expected to attend.  Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, leave Westminster Hall, London after the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II was brought to the hall to lie in state ahead of her funeral on Monday on September 14, 2022 in London, England.  (Photo Danny Lawson - WPA Pool/Getty Images)) The "King and Queen Consort, accompanied by members of the royal family" plan to welcome hundreds of world leaders and royals from other countries, the palace said on Friday.

A whirlwind visit. King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla rounded out their royal tour of the U.K. in Wales ahead of Queen Elizabeth II‘s funeral.

The Queen Consort has been nursing a broken toe for over a week and battling through the pain to continue to support her husband on his duties, according to reports. The injury is thought to have occurred before the death of Queen Elizabeth II last Thursday September 8. With Charles now King of England, the former Duchess of Cornwall, 75, has found herself thrown into even more royal duties than before since Elizabeth II's death.

One week on since the sad death of Queen Elizabeth II, King Charles III has been busy adjusting to his new life as Head of State. As part of his new role, the 73 year old has spent recent days leading the royals in paying tributes to the late Queen and has put aside his personal grief to visit, and address, the four corners of the nation. But in addition to these public acts of reflection, King Charles will have been making some more personal considerations, including where he shall reside as His Majesty.

In the days since the Queen’s sad death last week, King Charles III and Camilla, Queen Consort have spent much of their time completing royal engagements in the public eye. However, having visited the four home nations and having guided the royals through their united display of grief, the couple have now returned to their homes for some private time away from the spotlight.

A touching tribute. Queen Consort Camilla honored her late father while paying her respects to Queen Elizabeth II.

Paying tribute as a team. Princess Kate and Queen Consort Camilla rode in the same car behind the ceremonial procession for the late Queen Elizabeth II.

The late Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin arrived in London on Tuesday, September 13, five days following her death at age 96.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry were among the royal family members waiting at Buckingham Palace to receive Queen Elizabeth II‘s coffin on Tuesday, September 13.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry were among the royal family members waiting at Buckingham Palace to receive Queen Elizabeth II‘s coffin on Tuesday, September 13.