British Queen Consort Camilla paid tribute to Elizabeth II - a "lonely woman" who had to "find her own role" in a world ruled by men, France Press reported, citing BTA.

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In an interview with the BBC, she recalled the late queen's "big blue eyes" and "unforgettable smile".

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"It must have been very difficult to be a single woman. (In her time) there were no female prime ministers or presidents. She was the only one, so I think she found her own role," the queen consort said in her first interview since the death of Elizabeth II on September 8, BTA broadcasts.

75-year-old Camilla talks fondly of "those beautiful blue eyes that, when she smiled, made her face light up".

"I will always remember her smile. That smile is unforgettable," the Queen Consort said in the interview, the full version of which will be broadcast on the BBC today, before the whole of Britain observes a minute's silence in memory of Elizabeth II at 8pm (22 Bulgarian time).

Long disliked by the British, who accused her of breaking up the family of Charles and Princess Diana, Camilla gradually won their favor, with her active commitment to causes such as combating violence against women and promoting reading, notes AFP.

Elizabeth II, who did not attend her wedding to Charles in 2005, only gave her consent in February this year for Camilla to become queen consort when the time came.

While less than half of Britons wanted Camilla to become queen last year, a new poll published on Tuesday showed that 53 per cent were now in favor, with just 18 per cent opposed.

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