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Prince Charles’ big disappointment over Camilla

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Prince Charles is upset that his wife, Camilla Parker Bowles, will not become Queen when he is King. 

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WATCH: Camilla to become ‘Princess Consort’ when Charles is King

According to royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams, Charles would love to see his wife as Queen when he ascends the throne. 

Camilla, however, will not be given the prestigious title, and will instead be known as Princess Consort. 

Speaking to Express.co.uk, Mr Fitzwilliams said members of the public would have opposed a decision to make Camilla Queen and the royal family was keen to “stabilise” the monarchy after Megxit.

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“I think this is a practical response to polls which show her as personally popular,” he told the publication. 

“There is appreciation for her charitable work especially that for sufferers from domestic abuse and from osteoporosis.

“She and the Prince of Wales are obviously so happy together but on this, the vast majority remain opposed.

“Charles may well be disappointed. He did after all indicate to NBC in 2010 that she might take the title of Queen Consort.

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“At the moment the main objective is to stabilise the monarchy and reconnect with the public whilst having a positive press.

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Camilla will become Princess Consort when Charles becomes King (Credit: Getty)

“It has been a very difficult few months.”

It comes after Clarence House confirmed the Queen Consort title would not be used upon the future king’s accession to the throne.

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The official residence said: “The intention is for the Duchess to be known as Princess Consort when the Prince accedes to the throne.

“This was announced at the time of the marriage, and there has been absolutely no change at all.”

It has always been thought that Prince Charles wanted Camilla to be given the title of Queen Consort, but that the decision would mean public backlash.

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Charles and Camilla were married in 2005.
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Earlier this month, Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles delighted British commuters by taking a double-decker bus to a royal engagement.

The Duke and Duchess used the iconic bus to travel to a meet and greet at the London Transport Museum in Covent Garden.

Joining Charles and Camilla were some local schoolchildren, who were taking part in Transport for London’s (TFL) STARs scheme, which aims to promote sustainable travel.

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Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles have seemingly delighted British commuters by taking a double-decker bus to their most recent royal engagement. (Credit: Getty)
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Photos from the occasion show Charles and Camilla boarding the double-decker bus outside their Clarence House residence, before being driven to the Transport Museum.

One of the snaps shows the Duke and Duchess standing in front on the bus – like any other commuter – while holding their umbrellas in the rain.

Camilla, who stepped out wearing a three-quarter length cerulean jacket, knee-high black boots and black gloves, was all smiles as she posed for snaps under her see-through brolly.

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The Duke and Duchess used the iconic bus to travel to a meet and greet at the London Transport Museum in Covent Garden. (Credit: Getty)
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Charles looked just as sharp in his navy jacket, which he wore over his classic cobalt blue suit, which he teamed with a crisp white collared shirt and sky-blue tie.

The royal couple were also joined by Transport for London Commissioner Mike Brown, who was seen chatting with the Duke on the top deck, as they made their way to the museum.

After arriving at their destination, Charles and Camilla met with London Mayor, Sadiq Khan, who joined them on their visit, which was to mark 20 years of Transport for London.

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Joining Charles and Camilla were some local schoolchildren, who were taking part in Transport for London’s (TFL) STARs scheme, which aims to promote sustainable travel. (Credit: Getty)
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At one point, the royal couple were presented with commemorative plaques engraved with their respective titles, which they proudly displayed in another candid snap.

According to Express, Charles even gave a speech, in which he spoke about how much he enjoyed being able to use the electric commuter bus to travel to the museum.

“What an enormous pleasure it is to have this brief opportunity to come and visit you all this afternoon and also to have travelled in a very smart, electric, highly sustainable bus, which reached here happily and safely,” he said.

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At one point, the royal couple were presented with commemorative plaques engraved with their respective titles, which they proudly displayed in another candid snap. (Credit: Getty)
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