Camilla: 'Elizabeth II one woman in a world of men'

(ANSA) - LONDON, 18 SEPTEMBER - Queen consort Camilla paid homage to Elizabeth II defining her as a "lonely woman" who had to "carve out her own role" in a world dominated by men and recalling the memory of "big blue eyes" and smiles " unforgettable "of the late British sovereign.

   "It must have been so hard for her to be a single woman.

   There were no prime ministers or female presidents.

She was the only one, so I think she has carved out her role, "declared the wife of King Charles III. The first speech of the new queen consort since the death of Elizabeth II - on 8 September at the age of 96 - should be broadcast in full tonight. from the BBC, before a minute of silence observed from all over the United Kingdom at 7 pm local time (8 pm in Italy). his smile.

That smile is unforgettable. "

   Long unloved by the British, who saw her as a wrecker for being Charles's mistress when he was married to Princess Diana, Camilla slowly gained acclaim by engaging in violence against women or promoting reading.

It was not until last February that the late Elizabeth II, who had not witnessed her civil marriage to Charles in 2005, gave her consent for her to become 'queen consort' when the time came.

Less than half of the British last year wanted Camilla to be queen.

Now, according to a YouGov survey published this week, 53% of them now believe that she will do a good job, while 18% think otherwise.

   (HANDLE).