Queen consort Camilla gradually stepped from palace margins to royal limelight

Queen Consort Camilla, wife of King Charles III, made her debut on the international stage as she accompanied her husband on his first state visit to Germany. Camilla's journey to the royal limelight has been a long and sometimes bumpy one. In the 1990s, she was vilified as "the other woman" in Charles's marriage to Princess Diana, but has since won acceptance for her steadfast support for her husband and dedication to good causes.

Although her popularity ratings remain lower than most other senior royals, she is increasingly seen by the public as a warm and down-to-earth figure. Camilla has gradually taken a more prominent public role, particularly since the death of Queen Elizabeth II last year. Camilla has been president of the Royal Osteoporosis Society for more than 20 years, a cause close to her heart as both her mother and grandmother died from the condition.

She also promotes literacy and supports survivors of rape and sexual assault. Camilla and Charles married in a civil ceremony in 2005, drawing a crowd of 20,000 on the streets of Windsor, and she has since been widely accepted by the royal family, including Prince William.