queen consort

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For nearly three months now, Kate Middleton, the future queen consort of England, has taken a step back from the royal spotlight.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2024

The wife of a British king is known as a queen consort, distinguishing the role from that of a reigning female monarch such as Queen Elizabeth II.

From Reuters • Sep. 6, 2023

Charles and Camilla, now the queen consort, in the Blue Drawing Room at Buckingham Palace last month.

From New York Times • May 4, 2023

This is the first time in almost 300 years that a queen consort has been crowned with another queen’s crown; Charles is a great believer in recycling.

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2023

You know she is not queen consort only, and she must be consulted.”

From Hansford: A Tale of Bacon's Rebellion by Tucker, St. George