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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Nina Lloyd

MYSTERIOUS: What is a royal consort - What They Never Told You

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The Queen paid tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh the Queen Mother and the Duchess of Cornwall in a message celebrating the role of consorts in the royal family, as she set out Camilla’s future title as Queen.

A royal consort is the spouse of a serving monarch, whose main duty is to provide support and companionship during their reign.

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