Originally Posted by
PlasticCabDriver
There can only be one monarch, so the wife of the King is not the Queen. She will only ever be Queen Consort. She is called "Queen", but not THE Queen.
Jolly confusing this.
Queen Mary, the wife of King William was THE Queen at the same time her husband was THE King.
The Monarchy was Joint.
Jolly confusing.
Let's hope HRH Prince Charles chooses another name as King, as we all know what happens when a King Charles is on the throne.