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In reply to the discussion: How do you address a Queen Consort? If you were [View all]MLAA
(19,810 posts)3. Here you go, now you will be ready!
"Charles is addressed as Your Majesty then Sir," according to a spokeswoman for Debrett's. It is also important to take note of the correct titles to use when addressing his wife.
"Camilla should be addressed as Your Majesty and then Ma'am," the spokeswoman added.
And the etiquette expert shared an insight into her new position, for anyone unfamiliar with the role of the Queen Consort.
Debrett's website explains: "As the consort of the new Monarch, The Duchess of Cornwall is now HM The Queen Consort. This does not mean she has the same rights or powers as Queen Elizabeth. The title is a reflection of her new status as the monarch's consort."
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Maybe even more so, given she loses the title(s) totally if Charles precedes her in death.
hlthe2b
Sep 2022
#12
'Dowager'... uggh. Maybe it doesn't have nearly the context to them that it does here.
hlthe2b
Sep 2022
#28
Maggie Smith's Dowager Countess character in Downton Abbey is generally liked
muriel_volestrangler
Sep 2022
#41
I have never heard of a direct negative connotation to dowager, whether in London growing up
Celerity
Sep 2022
#49
"marriage wrecking tart". 😉 Of course that's just one man's opinion". Make that two...nt
mitch96
Sep 2022
#35
I think to be totally familiar with their catalogue you have to hang in dive bars!
bedazzled
Sep 2022
#53
It doesn't bother me at all. I usually go with the flow.i practice Zen.
leftyladyfrommo
Sep 2022
#34