WORLD News - Britain's Queen Elizabeth II has used the historic milestone of her Platinum Jubilee to redefine the future of the monarchy, calling for the Duchess of Cornwall to be known as Queen Camilla when Charles becomes King.
When Charles married Camilla in 2005, the couple announced she
intended to be known as "Princess Consort" despite having a
right to the title of Queen. It was seen as a recognition of the sensitivities
around a title that was destined for Charles' first wife, Diana.
It's the same reason Camilla doesn't use the title of Princess
of Wales.
The Queen would be expected to consult her direct heirs Charles
and William before making such a significant announcement about titles, which
suggests they both agreed and felt the British public is ready to accept
Camilla as Queen.
In 1952, King George VI's health was poor, and illness forced him to abandon a proposed Commonwealth tour. Princess Elizabeth, accompanied by Prince Philip, took his place. On Wednesday 6 February 1952, she received the news of her father's death and her own Accession to the throne while staying in a remote part of Kenya. In an instant, she had ceased to be Princess Elizabeth and became Queen Elizabeth II.
A new
Monarch comes to the throne at the moment of death of the previous Monarch,
hence the phrase, 'The King is dead, long live The King! (or Queen)'
Following the news, the tour was
abandoned, and the young Princess flew back to Britain as Queen. She was
greeted by Prime Minister Winston Churchill and other officials at the airport
before returning to Clarence House. She was officially crowned in a Coronation
ceremony at Westminster Abbey the following year, on 2 June 1953.
Following the death of King George VI, bulletins - printed announcements of the death on letterheaded paper - were posted on the railings of Buckingham Palace and Sandingham House in Norfolk, where he died. Flags were flown at half-mast throughout the country until after the funeral. Only the Royal Standard was flown at full mast wherever The Queen was in residence - the Standard is always flown at full-mast, representing the continuity of Monarchy.
Crowds gathered at Buckingham Palace for confirmation of the news. The new Queen was formally proclaimed at an Accession Council at St James's Palace held on the day of The King's death. It was attended by members of the Privy Council along with Great Officers of State, the Lord Mayor and City of London Civic party, Realm High Commissioners and civil servants.
On the eve of the 70th anniversary of her Accession to the throne, The Queen has written a message thanking the public and her family for their support, and looking forward to Platinum Jubilee celebrations over the coming year.
VIA: https://www.royal.uk/accession-day-2022
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