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Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-serving monarch in England’s history, died on Sept. 8 at the age of 96. Following her 70 year-long reign, her son, Charles, has taken over the thrown. He is formally named King Charles III. Meanwhile, his wife, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, has taken the role of Queen Consort. But what is a queen consort in England? What is the difference from the title of queen? Here’s everything you need to know. What is a queen consort in England? The title “Queen Consort” is given to the wife of a ruling king. Camilla is not called “Queen” because she is not the head of the British monarchy. She also does not have the same political and military powers that King Charles III has. Queen Consort Camilla will be crowned with King Charles III during his upcoming coronation. Who chose Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall’s new title “Queen Consort?” The late Queen Elizabeth II chose the traditional during her Platinum Jubilee in February 2022, which celebrated her 70 years as the head of the British monarchy, according to Insider. “When, in the fullness of time, my son Charles becomes King, I know you will give him and his wife Camilla the same support you have given me; and it is my sincere wish that, when the time comes, Camilla will be known as Queen Consort as she continues her own loyal service,” Queen Elizabeth II said earlier this year.QUEEN,SKY,SKY NEWS,ROYAL FAMILY,LATEST,UK NEWS,WINDSOR CASTLE,UK,BRITAIN,ROYALS,CHARLES,WILLIAM,LONDON,ELIZABETH,JUBILEE,Sky News,UK News,News,Dan Whitehead,Queen Elizabeth II,Queen,Royal,Royal family,Platinum Jubilee,party,celebrations,history,historical event,UK history,royal history,Mary Berry,Cakes,baking,Buckingham Palace,Windsor Castle,Victoria Sponge,Trooping the Colour,St Paul's Cathedral