Queen Camilla was ‘relaxed either way’ about the decision to drop ‘consort’ from her title ahead of the Coronation as the royal household debated the decision, sources claim

Buckingham Palace was somewhat divided over the decision to drop ‘consort’ from Queen Camilla’s title, it has been claimed.

As the monarch, 75, formally ascended the throne at last year’s Coronation, discussions were taking place behind the scenes over the Queen’s title – as she was then known as Queen Consort.

Camilla, 76, has now been referred to as ‘Queen’ for around a year, after her title was informally changed in media reports and among royal watchers.

However, when the invitations for the Coronation at Westminster Abbey were issued, they formally accepted Camilla’s new title; ‘Queen’. 

Now, The Times reports that there were differing opinions within the Palace about whether or not Camilla’s title should be changed – but that the Queen herself was fairly relaxed about the decision.

A source revealed: ‘There was never a fixed timeline for when or if this would happen and there were certainly differing views among courtiers within the household

‘Above all the Queen was relaxed either way and felt it would happen organically.’

The report suggests that, as the Coronation approached, those within the household who wanted to drop ‘consort’ believed it was the right time – however in contrast, some were concerned that the public had only recently become used to knowing Camilla as Queen Consort rather than the Duchess of Cornwall, and were more cautious about the decision.

The Times has reported Camilla was ‘relaxed either way’ about a potential title change, according to sources

For many years, it was believed that Camilla would hold the title of ‘Princess’ when King Charles ascended the throne.

However in 2022, months before Queen Elizabeth passed away, she issued a public statement sharing her wish that Camilla be known as ‘Queen Consort’.

The statement, issued by Buckingham Palace, read: ‘When, in the fullness of time, my son Charles becomes King, I know you will give him and his wife, Camilla, the same support that you have given me; and it is my sincere wish that, when that time comes, Camilla will be known as Queen Consort as she continues her own loyal service.’

When King Charles ascended the throne in September 2022, Camilla also became Queen Consort. However, sources told The Times that, as time passed and people seemed to informally drop ‘consort’ from Camilla’s title, this informed the decision to formally drop it.

The Queen’s title has perhaps been more crucial than ever over the last months while King Charles has taken time out of public-facing duties to undergo cancer treatment.

As well as continuing work on her cherished causes such as ending domestic violence, Camilla has represented the royal family at key events.

In February, the Queen led the family at a memorial in St George’s Chapel for King Constantine II of Greece. She also stood in for the King at the Maundy Thursday Service.

Speaking to GB News earlier in the year, Paul Burrell remarked that the monarch’s wife is the ‘guiding force’ for the family, as well as being the one behind Charles’s openness regarding his health.

‘I think she is the stabiliser,’ he told the outlet. ‘I think she has that touch. I think she’s able to reach people in a way the King can’t and I think she’s taught him a lot in the last few years about monarchy and how to be King.

‘Isn’t that odd really, that she should come up through the ranks and be so supportive and such a stabilising influence in our modern-day Royal Family.’

Last month, it was also reported that Camilla is ‘proud’ to take on more duties in a packed diary of royal events as Charles and the Princess of Wales receive their treatment for cancer. 

The Queen is ‘resilient’ and will do anything that is asked of her to help the Royal Family, aides reportedly told The Telegraph – as Camilla had completed one of the most important trips without her husband, visiting Belfast in Northern Ireland for a series of engagements that had been arranged before the King was diagnosed with cancer.

The source added that she was ‘juggling’ her priorities as she wants to support Charles as much as she can, while still fulfilling her duties.

The Royal Family sending Camilla to Belfast on her own reveals they are placing a lot of trust in her, as Northern Ireland is an incredibly sensitive place for the monarchy to visit.

Her Majesty’s presence has been a rock for the Firm, which has been riddled with health concerns as Charles and Kate are both undergoing cancer treatment.

FEMAIL has contacted Buckingham Palace for comment.