Queen Camilla's sole aim in the monarchy is to support and protect King Charles
Camilla was officially crowned Queen at the coronation of King Charles III at Westminster Abbey on 6 May 2023
Queen Camilla has one overriding purpose within the monarchy — to stand by and protect her husband, King Charles III — according to a royal expert who has drawn a striking parallel between the Queen and the late Queen Mother.
Expert's assessment
Speaking to the Daily Mail, royal commentator Christopher Wilson described Camilla as a consummate performer in the tradition of the most celebrated royal consorts in British history.
"She's every bit as convincing as the old Queen Mother was when it comes to putting on a sweet smile and saying just the right thing to put people at their ease," Wilson said.
"Her job, as she sees it, is to support and protect her man," he added. "Monarchy is about survival, and Camilla understands that."
A lesson from history
Wilson drew on one of the most significant episodes in royal history to illustrate his point, referencing the abdication crisis of 1936.
"She's read the history books and knows how, when the House of Windsor was brought to its knees in 1936 with the abdication of King Edward VIII, [the Queen Mother] put fire in the belly of her reluctant husband, turning him into a successful wartime monarch who did a great double act with Prime Minister Winston Churchill," he said.
"King George needed her ironclad courage, just as King Charles needs Camilla's today," Wilson added.
Camilla's royal journey
Camilla became Queen Consort on 8 September 2022, when Charles acceded to the throne following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
On 6 May 2023 — coronation day — the official palace website updated her title from Queen Consort to simply Queen, reflecting her coronation alongside King Charles at Westminster Abbey.
