Published 08:04 IST, September 18th 2022
Camilla praises Queen Elizabeth II for carving her role in male-dominated society
Camilla, Queen Consort, during a program, said she had seen how the Queen had carved her role patiently and courageously in the male-dominated society.
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Camilla, Queen Consort of United Kingdom and 14 or Commonwealth realms as wife of King Charles III, during a program, said she h seen how Queen h carved her role patiently and courageously in male-dominated society.
In a pre-recorded tribute video which will be brocasted by BBC on Sunday evening, she recalled day on which Queen Elizabeth II ascended to throne in 1952 and ded she was only four when Queen was given such a big responsibility.
According to Camilla, her mor-in-law carved out her own role for many years from "difficult position" of being a "solitary woman" in a male-dominated world. "It must have been so difficult for her being a solitary woman," she will say. Furr, she explained when Queen was elevated, she was only female holding such a high rank. "re weren't women prime ministers or presidents. She was only one so I think she carved her own role," she will say. While praising her eternal beauty, Camilla said she loved her 'unforgettable smile' and "wonderful blue eyes" and ded se would be a part of our lives forever.
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"Those wonderful blue eyes... when she smiles y light up her whole face. I will always remember that smile. That smile is unforgettable," she will say in a tribute to her mor-in-law. Notably, with Charles becoming King, his wife Camilla is now formally known as Queen Consort, a title that came with Queen Elizabeth II's backing after years of contention. Though Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, has been conferred with title Queen Consort, she has not been given any sovereign powers. consort does not have a formal meaning in royal family structure but is symbolic of support person gives to monarch.
Queen funeral ceremony will take place on September 19
Notably, Queen, who was a symbol of stability in a turbulent era that saw decline of British empire and disarray in her own family, died after 70 years on throne on September 8. She was 96. " Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon. King and Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow," Buckingham Palace announced on social media. Prince Charles, 73, who served and dedicated his life to his "beloved mor", Queen Elizabeth II until she left for her heavenly abode, became successor immediately on same day. Meanwhile, Buckingham Palace released a statement and said State Funeral of monarch take place at Westminster Abbey in London on September 19, at 11 AM local time.
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08:04 IST, September 18th 2022