During the German state visit to the UK in early December 2025, President Steinmeier gave a speech at the state banquet hosted by King Charles at Windsor. Reports and royal commentary channels say he repeatedly highlighted Catherine’s role,
speaking of her as the central female figure in the monarchy’s future and referring to her in terms that sounded like “future Queen of the United Kingdom.” At the same time, coverage claims Camilla was barely mentioned, if at all, despite being the current Queen Consort.
Why People Say He “Confirmed” Her Queen Status
Commentators argue that seating Catherine beside the German president and emphasizing her leadership, diplomacy, and popularity effectively framed her as the de facto queen-in-waiting. Polling data frequently cited around this visit shows Catherine with significantly higher favorability ratings in the UK and Europe than Camilla, reinforcing the perception that she is the monarchy’s real future anchor. Clips and short videos have spun this into the viral claim that the German president “confirmed Catherine’s queen status” while “ignoring Camilla,” even though, in constitutional reality, his words carry no legal force over UK royal titles.
What It Means For Camilla And The Monarchy
Analysts see the moment as part of a broader generational shift rather than an outright snub engineered by Berlin. The visit highlighted Catherine’s expanding role in diplomacy, foreign affairs, and long‑term strategic planning for the royal household, especially while Charles manages health challenges and Camilla ages into a more behind‑the‑scenes position.
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