According to senior royal aides, the King convened a private council meeting last week at Sandringham, attended only by a handful of trusted advisors and select family members. The result was a bombshell decision: Queen Camilla would relinquish her long-contested title of “Queen Consort,” reverting simply to “Princess Consort,” while Catherine would be formally recognized with an enhanced status that brings her one step closer to her future role as Queen.

“Catherine has long been seen as the steady heart of the modern royal family,” one palace source revealed. “This move cements her as not just the future Queen, but as an essential co-leader of the monarchy right now.”

Reactions from the public have been overwhelmingly supportive of Kate. Social media erupted with hashtags like #QueenKate and #LongLiveKate, with thousands expressing relief that the popular Princess of Wales is being positioned even more prominently in the monarchy.

“This is the best decision the royal family has made in decades,” one Twitter user wrote. “Kate has grace, compassion, and a deep sense of duty. She IS the monarchy’s future.”

Though exact details of Catherine’s new portfolio remain under wraps, insiders say she will now take on a larger share of state duties traditionally reserved for the reigning monarch and consort, including hosting heads of state, presiding over key charitable trusts, and even representing the crown on certain foreign visits without the King present.

As for Queen Camilla, royal commentators say she is understood to be “deeply hurt” by the abrupt change. After years of carefully building her position alongside Charles, this reversal has reportedly left her feeling blindsided and diminished.

“Camilla fought hard for public acceptance,” noted royal biographer Sarah Hemsworth. “Having the ‘Queen’ title taken away is more than just symbolic—it’s a direct blow to her standing within the family and the nation.”

Reactions from the public have been overwhelmingly supportive of Kate. Social media erupted with hashtags like #QueenKate and #LongLiveKate, with thousands expressing relief that the popular Princess of Wales is being positioned even more prominently in the monarchy.

“This is the best decision the royal family has made in decades,” one Twitter user wrote. “Kate has grace, compassion, and a deep sense of duty. She IS the monarchy’s future.”