King Charles paid tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth's "extraordinary life of service" on Monday (03. 10. 22).
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Queen Consort Camilla will remember the late Queen Elizabeth's "wonderful blue eyes" and "unforgettable" smile in a televised tribute. The 75-year-old royal - who is married to King Charles - has pre-recorded a message reflecting on her mother-in-law's "difficult position" of being a "solitary woman" in a world heavily dominated by male leaders, which will air on the BBC on Sunday (18. 09.
22) evening shortly before the national minute's silence at 8pm. Camilla will reflect: "She's been part of our lives forever. I’m 75 now and I can’t remember anyone except the Queen being there.
“It must have been so difficult for her being a solitary woman. “There weren’t women prime ministers or presidents. She was the only one, so I think she carved her own role.
” The Queen Consort will then make a more personal observation of the late monarch, who passed away on 8 September aged 96. She will continue: “She’s got those wonderful blue eyes, that when she smiles they light up her whole face. “I will always remember her smile.
That smile is unforgettable. ” In February this year, the queen admitted it was her "sincere wish" for Camilla - who was then known as the Duchess of Cornwall - take on the role of Queen Consort when Charles succeeded her as monarch, following years of speculation as to how his second wife would be addressed. In her message marking her Platinum Jubilee, she said: "I would like to express my thanks to you all for your support.
King Charles paid tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth's "extraordinary life of service" on Monday (03. 10. 22).
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