Just what is the job of a queen consort? Just what does she do all day?

Question

(I only want answers for the queen consort because a more important queen would surely have much more to do seeing as she takes the place of a king. ) I already know that shes the wife of a king and usually doesn't have much power unless it's granted to her by the king or by the law, but I am starting a book and while thats not most important thing I need to know, its still something major. I know a queen doesn't just sit back and brush her hair all day, so just what does she spend her time doing?

Answer 1

The Queen Consort doesn't reign,but she supports the monarchy and her spouse. She will head many charities,tour the Commonwealth,head military organizations,do whatever she can to be of service to her country. She also takes part in the many ceremonial aspects of the monarchy,attending opening of Parliament,Trooping the Colour,Garter Ceremonies. I suggest you read Queen Elizabeth:The Queen Mother by Hugo Vickers to get an idea of what a consort does.

Here's a sampling of The Queen Mother's role from http://www.royal.gov/uk/output/Page4581....

"After the death of her husband, King George VI, The Queen Mother moved from Buckingham Palace to Clarence House.

For the next 50 years she continued her public duties, supporting charities and organisations, attending ceremonies and undertaking Royal visits throughout the UK and overseas.

Her Majesty was Patron or President of some 350 organisations. She was Commandant-in-Chief of the Army and Air Force Women's Services, and for Women in the Royal Navy.

For many years she was President of the British Red Cross Society, and she was Commandant-in-Chief of the Nursing Division of the St John Ambulance Brigade. She was also Colonel-in-Chief or Honorary Colonel of many UK and overseas regiments, and Commandant-in-Chief of the Royal Air Force Central Flying School.



The Queen Mother accepted honorary degrees from many universities, and was Chancellor of the University of London for 25 years until 1980, and the first Chancellor of Dundee University. In 1978 she was appointed Lord Warden and Admiral of the Cinque Ports and Constable of Dover Castle."

This was just a continuation of her duties as Queen Consort.She stayed active throughout her life,her duty,to support the crown.

Answer 2

The only country that I know that will have a "queen consort" will be Thailand when the Crown Prince ascends the throne at the death of the current King. The Crown Prince has an official "consort", his official wife although not called a wife. He also has two mistresses, and has children with all three.

If the Thai parliament agrees, the consort may be elevated to "Queen" status when (and if) the Crown Prince becomes king. The Crown Prince is not liked in Thailand and his younger sister, the Crown Princess, may be sworn in as the new head of the Royal Family.

In all the European royal families, the wife of the king become a queen -- Prince Charles' wife, Camilia, will become Queen Camilia.  Princess Mary of Denmark will become Queen Mary when he husband becomes King.

A queen would do all the ceremonial duties assigned to her by the King, a Consort or 'queen consort' would do much less of the ceremonial duties and may just look after charities and other minor roles.

Answer 3

I have no idea. Make up something creative.

Answer 4

Well in order to understand what a Queen consort does with her time, you have to know what sort of duties the monarch carries on a daily basis as well, because the Queen consort and the rest of the royal family usually supports the monarch.

In addition to a monarch's constitutional duties, the monarch has an important role to play in public. A national figurehead, the monarch provides a focus for identity, offers recognition of achievement of all kinds, and supports the ideals of public and charitable work.

The monarch acts a focus for national unity and pride by means of regular visits in its country, its other realms, and overseas destinations. The monarch is supported by other members of the Royal Family, who also carry out thousands of visits each year.

The monarch recognises excellence and achievement. This takes place in many ways: through Royal visits which provide a 'seal of approval' to a charity or community; through the award of honours and prizes to outstanding individuals; and through messages sent to those celebrating special birthdays or wedding anniversaries.

The monarch and the Royal Family also play an important part in the public and voluntary sector. Through involvement with hundreds of charities, military units and other organisations, they promote the ideal of service to others.