Queen Elizabeth II celebrates this Sunday (6), in an intimate ceremony, 70 years of reign and marked the moment with the unexpected announcement that she wants Camilla, the wife of Prince Charles, to be queen consort when, when the time comes, her son become king.
In a message written on the occasion of her platinum jubilee, a milestone no British monarch has reached before, the 95-year-old Queen expressed her “sincere wish” that Camilla “be known as the Queen Consort” when Prince Charles 73 years old, ascend the throne.
Until now, he had never said anything about the matter, which was the subject of endless controversy for years.
A spokesperson said Charles and Camilla were “thrilled and honored by the words” of the Queen, who also highlighted the Duchess of Cornwall’s “loyal work”.
The historical character of the event does not change the tradition, which does not foresee any official ceremony.
The Queen usually spends this day at the Sandringham Royal Estate, north of London.
The British press on Sunday praised the future “Queen Camilla”, which “ends years of speculation”, as highlighted by the Daily Mail.
For his part, Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Sunday paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth, who “in seven decades of reign has shown an inspiring sense of duty and an unwavering devotion to this nation.”
February 6 is often bittersweet for Elizabeth II because, in addition to her accession to the throne at the age of 25 in 1952, it is also the date of the death of her father, King George VI, to whom she was very attached, from a lung cancer.
This year is also the first year she will celebrate her regnal anniversary without her beloved husband Prince Philip, who died in April 2021 at the age of 99.
The monarchy faces a tense period between allegations of sexual assault against its son, Prince Andrew, and the move to the United States of his grandson Harry with his wife Meghan.
– “Recipe for a perfect queen” –
Before traveling to Sandringham, the Queen analyzed at Windsor Castle the objects and messages she received for her previous jubilees, according to Buckingham Palace.
Among them, a card made with bottle caps and a “recipe for a perfect queen” conceived by a child.
“It’s a lot of fun”, reacted according to the PA agency, about the recipe that calls for “500 ml of royal blood”, “a little jewelry” and “a dash of loyalty”.
Dressed in a turquoise-colored outfit and with a double diamond brooch given to her by her father, Elizabeth II also saw the first desserts created in a platinum jubilee contest.
On Saturday, he hosted a reception at his Sandringham residence for local community members and volunteer groups.
Among the guests was former cook Angela Wood, who contributed to the creation of “Coronation chicken” or “Queen Elizabeth Chicken”, now a classic of British cuisine, cold chicken covered in creamy curry sauce.
The monarch enjoys great popularity in the country, despite her appearances being increasingly scarce since she suffered health problems in the autumn boreal.
To commemorate the occasion, commemorative coins were minted and eight stamps representing her at different times in her reign were issued.
Soon, his portrait will be projected on giant screens in several cities across the country.
On Monday, a salvo of 42 cannons will be fired in the center of the capital.
In contrast to these low-key tributes, in early June four days of UK-wide festivities were announced, much anticipated by Britons.
“Trooping the Colour”, the ceremony that officially celebrates his birthday each year, will take place over the long festive weekend.
It will be a historical reenactment of the 70-year reign of a monarch who went through different times and different crises. The parade will mix British tradition, history and street performers.
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