Today marks 70 years since Elizabeth II became Queen of the United Kingdom, after her father King George VI died on 6 February 1952. She is the first British monarch to ever celebrate a Platinum Jubilee.
Now aged 95, Elizabeth II has been a widely popular monarch who has always been devoted to the royal duties and affairs of state. But despite her longevity, the Queen has made a subtle hint that she is thinking of how things will be when her son – Prince Charles – accedes the throne.
In an address to the nation on Saturday, the English monarch expressed her “sincere wish” for Camilla to be designated "Queen Consort". Thus far, it had been accepted that 74-year-old Camilla, the second wife of Prince Charles (73), would be "princess consort". The wish reflects the high esteem in which the Queen holds Camilla, who was married to Prince Charles in a civil ceremony in 2005, Belga News Agency reported.
In December, the Queen promoted Camilla to the Order of the Garter, the highest English knightly order and an honour not bestowed to any other spouse of her children.
Messages of gratitude to the monarch have been outpouring, with political leaders, citizens organisations, and celebrities expressing their respect.
We would like to send our congratulations to HM The Queen on her historic #PlatinumJubilee! Today marks 70 years since The Queen's accession to the throne. ?Photos from the NFWI Archives. pic.twitter.com/3ctsFWJixx
— Women's Institute (@WomensInstitute) February 6, 2022
