Questions about future Queens, Dowagers and surviving spouses

[Warren]

The issue of the Dukedom of Edinburgh has been discussed at length in the Questions About Titles thread. Rather than repeating the discussion and taking the 'Surviving Spouse' thread further off topic, could questions about this subject be continued in the Titles thread.

thanks,
Warren
British Forums moderator

nb.. The information about the inheritance of the Edinburgh title posted by branchg at #110 and #115 above is correct.
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[Jo of Palatine]

Originally Posted by branchg

The plan is for Charles to re-create the dukedom of Edinburgh for his brother, Prince Edward, once he becomes King and his titles merge with the Crown.

Of course, he is under no obligation to do so as the fount of honour, but that was the announced intention after Prince Philip and The Queen have passed on.

I highly doubt the queen and The Duke of Edinburgh would announce "intentions" that they personally cannot make for real without the knowledge and okay of the person who must make them into realities. in this case Charles. Only he can after both his parent's death create his brother Edward the new Duke of Edinburgh. I guess he'll do it.

What I'm not so sure about is if his announced intentions of today (that is: in the lifetime of his parents) will still be valid when it comes to his inheriting the Crown. Eg The "princess Consort" stuff.

I believe there are a lot of "deals" between Charles and the queen nowadays and I doubt the queen would make any important decision today without consulting Charles first and as most important voice to be heared.
While I think that Charles would have aggreed to close to anything in order to be able to marry Camilla and get the HRH-style for her. But once he is king it's up to him to deal with parliament when it comes to decide what to do.

[elleann]

This is the theme about which qualities she must have to be royal consort. i dont think it is only love. She must have approval of royal family and parlament. For example, in Spain Eva sannum was dating the prince but was described by royal watchers as unsuitable. How must she behave to win peoples hearts? Which qualities she must have? How do you see this girl?

[HRH Bella]

This is a good question
this depends on the lady and were she comes from and if she is from the same blood so for a answer it would depend on the Lady! hope that helps

[sinulord]

If Charles becomes King, Camilla would legally be Queen (barring any Act of Parliament passed to the contrary). However, Clarence House has indicated that she intends to use the title HRH The Princess Consort. Therefore, if Charles dies before her, she would probably be titled HRH The Dowager Princess Consort.

[Warren]

Discussion of the 'Princess Consort' title should be made in the Title for Camilla thread.