Good Morning Britain’s Susanna Reid defends the Duchess of Cornwall following public criticism

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Feb 07, 2022 – 09:34 GMT Nicky Morris Good Morning British star Susanna Reid has defended the Duchess of Cornwall following criticism from viewers of the show…

Good Morning Britain’s Susanna Reid has defended the Duchess of Cornwall following criticism from viewers of the show on Monday morning.

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The presenter said the royal was ‘lovely’ after tweets from viewers of the ITV show indicated the public were not ‘ready to accept Queen Camilla’.

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The comment comes after the Queen announced it was her “sincere wish” that Camila would hold the title of Queen Consort when Prince Charles becomes King.

Teasing a debate over the Queen’s decision on the programme, presenter Richard Madeley said: “As yet to come, Her Majesty has quoted her ‘sincere wish’ that the Duchess of Cornwall will become Queen Consort when Charles finally takes over.

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“But are the British public ready to accept Queen Camilla, judging by your answers here this morning, many of you don’t think so, we will debate that later.”

Susanna Reid has met the Duchess of Cornwall “a number of times”

Susanna added, “Yeah I think she’s adorable, that’s a misjudgment!”

The broadcaster reiterated its support for Camilla during the debate accepting Richard’s comments that the royal was “wonderful”.

“The vast majority of people who contact us say they are unhappy with Camilla finally becoming queen,” Richard said. “But these are all people, and I include myself in that, who have never met her and all the people I’ve met over the years who have met Camilla or met her at some ‘ do’, including Susanna here, let’s just say she’s wonderful.”

The Queen wants Camilla to be made Queen consort when Charles becomes King

Susanna agreed, nodding and adding, “I’ve met her several times.”

The Queen announced her decision on Saturday in a statement marking the 70th anniversary of her accession. The message read: “When, in the fullness of time, my son Charles becomes king, I know you will give him and his wife Camilla the same support you have given me; and it is my sincere wish that, when that time comes, Camilla will be known as Queen Consort as she continues her loyal service.”

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