Queen consort

A queen consort is the wife of a reigning king who holds the title and rank of queen without ruling in her own right.

Monarchy: A system of government in which a monarch serves as head of state. A queen consort’s title and position exist within a monarchy.
Queen Camilla: The wife of King Charles III and queen consort of the United Kingdom from 2022 until her title became queen. Her title illustrates the modern use of queen consort in the British monarchy.
Prince consort: A prince who is the husband of a reigning queen and does not rule in his own right. It is the usual masculine counterpart to queen consort, though titles vary by monarchy.
Royal household: The people and institutions that support a monarch and the royal family. A queen consort’s duties and public work are commonly organized through the royal household.
King regnant: A king who holds sovereign authority in his own right. Unlike a king regnant, a queen consort does not hold the crown as monarch.
Queen Mary of Denmark: The Australian-born wife of King Frederik X of Denmark, queen consort since his accession in 2024. Her position is a contemporary example of a queen consort outside Britain.
Queen mother: A queen who is the mother of a reigning monarch, usually a former queen consort. The title follows a change in the family relationship to the monarch.
Royal patronage: Public support given by members of a royal family to organizations, causes, and institutions. Consorts often use patronage to bring attention and support to chosen causes.
Queen regnant: A queen who rules a monarchy in her own right. This title contrasts directly with a queen consort’s non-sovereign status.
Queen Máxima: The wife of King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands and queen consort since 2013. Her title shows the role in a constitutional monarchy with its own court conventions.

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