Camilla, queen consort of the united kingdom

Many kings have had mistresses – not a few bequeathed illegitimate children, too – but very few have married and so King Charles III’s wife, Camilla, will therefore be treading new and potentially sensitive ground as his Queen Consort, as she is well aware. But social attitudes have changed sharply in the 25 years or so since she emerged from behind the shadow of Diana, Princess of Wales, as what the latter described as the third person in her marriage during her 1995 Panorama interview. Had royal attitudes evolved earlier 50 years ago, when Charles first courted her, and accepted the possibility of the heir to the throne marrying a commoner instead of a princess or a member of the aristocracy – as his son William was eventually able to do – then things might have been a lot less troubled for the royal family. Not that Camilla Rosemary Shand, as she was born, is particularly common. Her mother, Rosalind, was the daughter of the 3rd Baron Ashcombe and her father, Bruce, was a former major who had become an upmarket wine merchant after leaving the army. One of her maternal great-grandparents was Alice Keppel, Edward VII’s mistress. Camilla and her younger brother and sister grew up in East Sussex and central London, the children of privilege and affluence. In the words of the royal biographer Gyles Brandreth: “The Shands without question belonged to the upper class, had position … they opened their garden for the local Conservative Party Association summer fete. Enough said....

Here are some photos of Queen Camilla and King Charles at Hampton Court Palace on Sunday night. There was a “reception” for the Queen’s Reading Room Literary Festival, which is something Camilla put together. It’s evolved a lot since Camilla started her “reading room” thing during the pandemic, and lots of actors and writers want to participate in it and cozy up to the king and queen. Judi Dench was there, so was Joanna Lumley and Richard E. Grant. Lumley and Dench are very close to Camilla. Unfortunately. I’m incredibly disappointed that Lumley has turned into such an old conservative. Anyway, I don’t have much to say about the event other than Camilla wore an Anna Valentine jumpsuit and she was especially warm towards her entertainment buddies. She gave cheek kisses to many of them, including Dench. Dench is mostly blind at this point, and I actually thought it was kind of nice to see Camilla take that into account and hold on to Judi as they greeted one another. Meanwhile, Camilla has been in the background of many of the stories about Carole Middleton in recent days. The Queen has made it – looking fab in a blue Anna Valentine jumpsuit — Rebecca English (@RE_DailyMail) Photos courtesy of Cover Images. Reception with authors, actors and lovers of literature attending the inaugural Queen’s Reading Room Literary Festival at Hampton Court Palace. Featuring: King Charles III Where: London, United Kingdom When: 11 Jun 2023 Credit: PA Images/INSTARimages **NORTH AMERICA RIGHT...

Anastasiia Riddle and Ariana Triggs, Associated Press The portraits, taken by photographer Hugo Burnand and released by "As the Coronation weekend draws to a close, my wife and I just wanted to share our most sincere and heartfelt thanks to all those who have helped to make this such a special occasion," reads the caption on a photo of the couple together. "We pay particular tribute to the countless people who have given their time and dedication to ensuring that the celebrations in London, Windsor and further afield were as happy, safe and enjoyable as possible." The statement continued: "To those who joined in the celebrations - whether at home, at street parties and lunches, or by volunteering in communities - we thank you, each and every one. To know that we have your support and encouragement, and to witness your kindness expressed in so many different ways, has been the greatest possible Coronation gift, as we now rededicate our lives to serving the people of the United Kingdom, the Realms and Commonwealth." More: The caption concluded with the sign-off "Charles R." The first official portrait of His Majesty The King following his Coronation on 6th May. 📸 Hugo Burnand See photos: In his solo photo, Charles wears the Imperial State Crown and the Robe of Estate while holding the Sovereign's Orb and Sovereign's Sceptre with Cross. He's seated in one of a pair of 1902 throne chairs made for King George V and Queen Mary to sit in at King Edward VII's coronation. In anothe...

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(1947-) Who Is Queen Camilla? Camilla's father was Vice Lord Lieutenant of East Sussex and she socialized with Britain’s royalty. She met King Early Life & Parents Camilla was born Camilla Shand on July 17, 1947, in London, England. She grew up on a large country estate in Plumpton, Sussex, with her parents, Bruce and Rosalind Shand, and her two younger siblings. Her father, a successful wine merchant, was Vice Lord Lieutenant of East Sussex. From a very early age, Camilla Shand socialized with members of Britain's royal circles, attending the fashionable Queens Gate School in South Kensington before leaving for finishing schools in France and Switzerland. Relationship with King Charles III In 1972, Shand met Charles on the polo field at Windsor Great Park. The two began a romantic relationship that would continue for more than 25 years, though each would spend most of that time married to another person. Camilla married the cavalry officer Andrew Parker Bowles in 1973; they had two children, Thomas and Laura. At Charles' request, Camilla helped him settle on a suitable wife, Lady Diana Spencer, whom the Prince wed in 1981. Related Story • 12 Books About Charles & Camilla Over the years, the couple frequently stayed together at Charles' marital home, Highgrove, or at the Parker Bowles' Bodehyde Manor. By 1994, when an embarrassing news story forced Charles to acknowledge his adultery on British television, his relationship with Camilla was well known to both their spouses ...

Royal experts agree that this decision was coordinated to ease Charles’ transition to the throne, especially amid a complicated reputation in the public. “It seems increasingly clear to me that as much as he can claim to be working in the tradition of his mother, carrying out her vision, the better for him,” Arianne Chernock, a Boston University professor, previously New York Times. Camilla and Charles faced criticism for years after their affair was confirmed in the press. Diana, who died in 1997, was globally loved and she blamed Camilla for her failed marriage. Some believed this would prevent Camilla from ever marrying Charles—let alone being called Queen. Following their 2005 marriage, Camilla did not take Diana’s title of Princess of Wales, instead opting for Duchess of Cornwall. Read More: Prince Philip Married Queen Elizabeth. So Why Wasn’t He Called a King? And despite a much improved public opinion of Camilla in the 25 years since Diana’s death, there is still much debate as to whether she deserves to take the title. A More Must-Reads From TIME • • Why Job Hunting Is Getting Worse • Ethan Hawke Wants You to Know You’re in Charge of Your Life • How MrBeast Broke His Own YouTube Record • The Very Online Campaign of RFK Jr. • 6 Essential Cormac McCarthy Books • What It Means to Have Intrusive Thoughts • The Greenwashing of the Clothing Rental Trend Contact us at

Anastasiia Riddle and Ariana Triggs, Associated Press Shortly after 12 p.m. local time, the queen followed in her husband's footsteps, who just minutes earlier was crowned as monarch. The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby placed the crown formally on Camilla’s head inside Westminster Abbey. She swept her bangs underneath the purple cap and ermine band of Queen Mary's crown. "She may be crowned with thy gracious favor," Welby said. She received the Queen Consort’s Sceptre with Cross, and the Queen Consort’s Rod with Dove. As the service continued, she rose to walk, smiling and formally crowned, toward her husband to be enthroned. The choir sang "Make a Joyful Noise," composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber. More: She sat upon the throne with her hands on the chair's arms, and adjusted her skirts before placing her hands in her lap once again. The couple took holy communion as the ceremony neared its end. Welby led the congregation in saying the Lord’s Prayer, and the choir sang as the royal couple were presented with bread and wine. Around 10:48 a.m. local time, Charles and Camilla arrived in the Diamond Jubilee State Coach arrived at Westminster Abbey and shared a few moments of discussion inside the elaborate carriage, which arrived slightly early, per CNN, before stepping out. The pair was scheduled to arrive at 10:53 a.m. When she stepped out, the queen had assistance, with pages carrying the train of the crimson velvet royal robe, trying to avoid any contact with the wet g...