United Kingdom
It has been announced that the title will be given to Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, as an alternative to usual title of queen consort when her husband, Charles, Prince of Wales, becomes King of the United Kingdom.
Previously, all women married to British kings regnant (except Mary II who was a joint-sovereign) have become queens consort. In addition, the husband of Mary I of England, Philip, was made king consort.
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