What did Queen Elizabeth call Camilla

The relationship between Queen Elizabeth II and Camilla, now Queen Consort, evolved significantly over the years. Initially, when Camilla married Prince Charles in 2005, she was given the title "Duchess of Cornwall" rather than "Princess of Wales" out of respect for Diana's memory. The Queen referred to Camilla formally by her title in public contexts. Over time, as Camilla worked diligently in her royal duties and the Queen witnessed her positive influence on Charles, their relationship warmed considerably.

In her historic Platinum Jubilee message in February 2022, Queen Elizabeth publicly expressed her "sincere wish" that when Charles became King, Camilla would be known as "Queen Consort." This was a significant endorsement and showed the Queen's acceptance and approval of Camilla. In private, the Queen reportedly called Camilla by her first name, and their relationship became genuinely cordial and respectful. The Queen's public blessing of Camilla as future Queen Consort resolved years of uncertainty about Camilla's role and demonstrated Elizabeth's pragmatic approach to family matters. After Charles ascended to the throne following Elizabeth's death in September 2022, Camilla officially became Queen Consort, later simplified to Queen Camilla, fulfilling Elizabeth's express wish.