She's always been one of the more divisive public figures, but it seems like the spotlight is on Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, even more than usual. After 12 years of service to the Crown, cutting ribbons, kissing babies and wearing very large tiaras , people are beginning to wonder about Camilla's next role: as (potentially) the next Queen of England. While Queen Elizabeth II's station and health seem unshakeable as ever, she is 91 as of February 6th, meaning that royal watchers are looking ahead to the next monarch who will eventually take her place: her son, Prince Charles. But whilst Charles' title and role are clear enough, it's Camilla that has people confused (and rightly so). What will Camilla's title be when Charles becomes king? Well, it's not so simple. Let's break it down.

“Camilla, the Princess Consort”

In 2005, on the occasion of Charles and Camilla's Windsor Castle wedding, the palace announced that, when Charles ascended the throne, Camilla intended to take the title, "Princess Consort." "It is intended that Mrs. Parker Bowles should use the title HRH The Princess Consort when The Prince of Wales accedes to The Throne." It is thought that Camilla would take the "Princess Consort" title for the same reason she is styled "the Duchess of Cornwall" and not "the Princess of Wales": out of respect for the late Diana, Princess of Wales. After Diana's untimely death, many thought it would be in poor taste for Camilla, a woman accused of having an affair with her husband, to inherit her title. After her marriage, Camilla took the feminine form of one of Charles' lesser titles, to avoid using that style. The "Princess Consort" idea is along the same line. Many believe it would be distasteful for Camilla to take the title "Queen"—even if she technically is one—as that was the title many had reserved for Diana. The title "Princess Consort" has never been used before in the royal family.

“Queen Camilla”

However, rumours are a'swirling that Charles and Camilla may abandon current plans in favour of Camilla taking the mantle of "Queen." On the Clarence House website, there was a FAQ section stating the same "Princess Consort" reasoning given in 2005. But, according to The Daily Telegraph , that section has mysteriously disappeared. This has royal-watchers speculating that the Palace may be quietly scaling back that information in preparation to reverse their position. According to the rumour mill, Charles is staunchly in favour of Camilla getting the top title, and is reportedly pushing for her to change her mind, meaning that she would be styled "Queen Camilla." (Unlike being a duchess, she would be styled "Queen Camilla," not "Camilla, Queen of England.") "Camilla still does not want to be Queen but Prince Charles will pull out all the stops to get her to be Queen Consort," a report by The Daily Star alleges. "The official stance is that Camilla will be Princess Consort when The Queen dies, but Charles is vying for her to be Queen, and who can blame him? The Duchess of Cornwall is one of the most active members of the Royal Family, officially representing The Queen on countless occasions across the world." However, despite the rampant discussions, the Palace is maintaining their position. "Our Frequently Asked Questions are updated regularly," Clarence House said in a statement. "This is one question that Clarence House has not been asked by the public for some time, which is why it no longer features."