Prince Charles says 'my darling wife has been my own steadfast support throughout'

Future king Prince Charles paid special tribute to Queen Elizabeth II on the 70-year anniversary of her accession to the throne on Sunday.

The Prince of Wales thanked the 95-year-old monarch for her statement on Saturday that she hoped the heir to the throne's wife, Camilla, would become Queen Consort when he becomes king.

"We are deeply conscious of the honour represented by my mother's wish," he said in a statement after the Queen announced that Camilla will be known as “Queen Consort” when Charles becomes king.

The future king, in his tribute to his mother, said it was an opportunity for the country to unite and celebrate her service to the nation.

Charles also shared touching words for Camilla, saying: "As we have sought together to serve and support Her Majesty and the people of our communities, my darling wife has been my own steadfast support throughout.

"The year of this unprecedented Platinum Jubilee brings an opportunity for us all to come together in celebrating the service of The Queen, by whose example we will continue to be led in the years to come."