Camilla Parker Bowles, King Charles’ spouse, is now the Queen Consort however her new title doesn’t give her the identical powers because the late Queen Elizabeth II as a result of she’s not the monarch, but it surely does change her duties. Because the spouse of the sovereign and a senior working royal, these are the six guidelines that Camilla Parker Bowles has to observe:
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1. Camilla Parker Bowles should curtsey to monarchs
Because the Queen Consort, Camilla is not required to curtsey to different members of the royal household however when she travels overseas she should curtsey to monarchs all over the world.
2. The Queen Consort should stroll behind King Charles
As an indication of respect, the Queen Consort should at all times stroll behind her husband King Charles. Within the first days of his reign, Charles was noticed strolling outdoors of Buckingham Palace with Camilla only a few steps behind.
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3. Camilla can not replace the Clarence Home social media accounts
When she was the Duchess of Cornwall and the spouse of the inheritor, Camilla lived in Clarence Home with Charles and shared updates on the official Clarence Home Instagram account. However because the couple now dwell within the Buckingham Palace, they’ve stopped updating the Clarence Home social media accounts.
4. No public show of affection, please
Though Charles and Camilla have by no means been ones to indicate public shows of affection, they aren’t a lot affected by the rule that asks them to not be affectionate in public.
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5. Camilla Parker Bowles now serves as a counselor of state
If the King is quickly unable to do his official duties as sovereign because of sickness or absence overseas, at the least two Counselors of State are appointed. As Queen Consort, Camilla should function a Counselor of State together with the following 4 royals (over the age of 21) within the line of succession — Prince William, Prince Harry, Prince Andrew, and Princess Beatrice.
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6. No selfies or autographs for the Queen Consort
Working royals typically meet with members of the general public whereas performing their duties. Nevertheless, a handshake and greeting is all royal followers ought to count on when assembly Camilla as Queen Consort Camilla just isn’t allowed to take a selfie.