“My queen, my beloved wife.” Charles III’s tribute to Camilla in his first royal speech

These are the two women in his life: In his first King’s Speech, Charles III paid tribute to his mother, Elizabeth II, who died on September 8, but also to his wife, Camilla. “This is a time of change for my family. I rely on the loving support of my lovely wife, Camilla. Recognizing the loyalty of her own public service since our marriage seventeen years ago, she becomes my queen.”

The new sovereign then spoke about the role that we continue to call Camilla Parker Bowles will play in the coming years; “I know he will meet the demands of his new role with relentless dedication to his duties. put a lot of hope.”

In the video, King Charles III meditates in front of thousands of bouquets of flowers laid out in front of Buckingham Palace.

Prestigious status

Camilla Parker Bowles sealed her union with King Charles III in 2005. At the time, Clarence House ensured that Camilla would become a princess consort after her husband’s coronation in order to ease tensions between the British, who saw her as a destroyer of Charles and Diana’s marriage. . Two decades later, Elizabeth II made a real U-turn by announcing on February 5 that Camilla would become Queen Consort. A status traditionally reserved for royal women, similar to that of the late Prince Philip.

A visibly moved King Charles III mentioned in his speech the women who will occupy prominent positions in the royal family. After thanking himDear Motherfor his “love, affection and example”, he mentioned his heir Prince William and his wife Kate Middleton; our national conversations, helping to bring the touchline back to the center of the field where vital care can be delivered.” Before talking about his other son and his wife. “I also want to express my love for Harry and Meghan as they continue to build their lives abroad.”