Queen’s Title Explained
During my Royal chat session today, a question came up about the Queen. The question was one that was actually already posted at my F.A.Q. section, but I was happy to repost the response.
I can definitely see why this particular issue may be confusing to people. The question was, “Why does the late Queen Mum’s position not count in the order of Queens? There has been the Virgin Queen (Elizabeth I), and now Queen Elizabeth II. They’re not counting the Queen’s mother?”
The “numbering” of a monarch only applies to those who are regnant (reigning). Elizabeth II is regnant - in other words, she is Queen through her birthright, like Elizabeth I. The Queen Mum, however, was only Queen Elizabeth because she was married to a king. A consort only.
Thanks to Joyce for that question!
