Following his Coronation in May 2023, she officially took on the title of Queen Consort. However, that position is not permanent.
If Camilla outlives the King, the transition will happen instantly upon his passing, with Prince William becoming monarch. At the same time, his wife Catherine, Princess of Wales would step into the role of Queen Consort.
Even so, Camilla would not lose her standing entirely. Instead, she would take on a new title, Queen Dowager, a designation given to the widow of a former monarch. This role would still keep her connected to royal life, though in a more limited capacity.
As for her current duties, it would ultimately be up to William to decide whether she continues them. At present, Camilla serves as patron or president of more than 90 charities, according to Buckingham Palace. It is possible that William may prefer Catherine to gradually assume many of those responsibilities instead.
Opinions among royal commentators are divided, partly due to reports that Camilla has had a strained relationship with both William and Prince Harry over the years.
Charles shares both sons with his former wife, Diana, Princess of Wales, who died in 1997. His long-standing relationship with Camilla, which overlapped with his marriage to Diana, has often been cited as a source of tension. Diana herself once remarked in a BBC interview that “there were three of us in this marriage,” highlighting the situation.
Royal author Christopher Andersen has also suggested that, despite more than two decades since Charles and Camilla married, William merely tolerates his stepmother, while she is said to feel somewhat uneasy around him.
That said, another possibility is that Camilla may choose to step back from public duties after Charles’ death. Although the couple currently live at Clarence House, she could relocate permanently to Ray Mill House, her private home where she already spends much of her time away from official life.
A friend told The Telegraph that Ray Mill House offers her a rare sense of normalcy, a place where she can relax, spend time with loved ones, and escape the pressures of royal responsibilities. If circumstances change, that retreat may become even more important.
There is also the possibility that once William becomes king, he may decide Camilla should no longer remain at Clarence House, regardless of her own preference.
