Here are some photos of Queen Camilla today, stepping out in Cambridge. She visited the newly opened Meadows Community Centre and had some business to do as the President of the Royal Voluntary Service. I’m pretty sure this marks Camilla’s eighth or ninth day in a row in which she’s either had a public schedule of events or been photographed in a “private” capacity, like going in and out of London Clinic last weekend. Camilla is truly having a ball – she’s so happy, giddy and full of herself. It’s clear that Camilla’s staff are running the show behind-the-scenes, as we’ve been gifted with an endless stream of sycophantic pieces about how Camilla is brilliant, hard-working and all-powerful. Speaking of, Becky English at the Mail did a somewhat ridiculous piece about how Camilla is just one of many “powerful women” supporting King Charles. Some of these quotes and asides are hilarious.
Holding up the ceiling: The news that Queen Camilla and the Princess Royal are ‘holding up the ceiling’ (as one insider described it to me this week) during the family’s current health crisis is no surprise to anyone in royal circles. For the King has long been surrounded by a team of strong, loyal and formidable female figures both in front of, and behind, the scenes. And their influence will continue to shape both His Majesty’s reign and the institution’s ability to survive in the difficult decades to come.
King Charles adored his grandmother: The King’s long-standing admiration for an iron fist in a velvet glove can almost certainly be traced back to his adored grandmother, the late Queen Mother. Not for nothing was she dubbed ‘the steel marshmallow’ (a moniker that many believe the Princess of Wales has more than inherited).
Charles loves powerful women: One former aide who has worked closely with the King for several decades, is absolutely convinced her influence has had a lasting effect on the man he has become. ‘The King is not frightened of powerful women, although he occasionally pretends he is,’ they say with a laugh. ‘What’s interesting, however, is that he won’t promote for the same of it. He doesn’t mind where the best talent is coming from as long as they are as passionate about the issues that matter as he is. He’s always liked a diverse set of voices around the table.’
Camilla’s influence: At the head of that table is, undoubtedly, his wife, Queen Camilla, who ‘can do more with half a raised eyebrow than many a courtier could ever hope to achieve’, according to one insider. Another source adds that Her Majesty has a ‘very common sense’ approach to the business of monarchy and has developed a good instinct for what matters – as her ‘keep calm and carry on’ approach to royal duties this week has demonstrated. ‘She also very good at cooling a furrowed royal brow and because she has one foot still very much in the real world, thanks to her family, can bring a welcome sense of perspective,’ they continue.
Kate’s Anne: As the two youngest working women in the family the Princess of Wales, 42, and the Duchess of Edinburgh, 59, have also formed a particularly dynamic duo in recent years (indeed one well-placed source told me this week they firmly believe Sophie will become ‘Kate’s Anne’ when she eventually becomes Queen). It’s worth noting the princess has become increasingly confident in using her voice and proffering an opinion on the direction of travel for the family in recent years. Indeed, according to some sources it was Kate who urged the palace to stand firm in issuing their robust ‘recollections may vary’ statement after Harry and Meghan’s infamous Oprah interview, arguing that history would judge the family on what they were prepared to accept as truth. She is, say those who know her, ‘genuinely lovely – and also subtly steely’. No bad combination, you might think.
The way they keep throwing royal racist Kate under the bus and blaming her for “recollections may vary” should be studied. They really want everyone to know that Kate was always arguing to call Meghan a liar. As for Sophie becoming Kate’s Anne… lmao. Poor Sophie, all of that sucking up and that’s all she gets?? Anyway, Camilla is in charge and she will be for a very long time.
Photos courtesy of Cover Images.
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- Queen Camilla, in her role as President of the Royal Voluntary Service, arrives for a visit to the newly opened Meadows Community Centre in Cambridge Featuring: Queen Camilla Where: Cambridge, United Kingdom When: 02 Feb 2024 Credit: PA Images/INSTARimages **NORTH AMERICA RIGHTS ONLY**
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- Queen Camilla, in her role as President of the Royal Voluntary Service, departs after a visit to the newly opened Meadows Community Centre in Cambridge Featuring: Queen Camilla Where: Cambridge, United Kingdom When: 02 Feb 2024 Credit: PA Images/INSTARimages **NORTH AMERICA RIGHTS ONLY**
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- Queen Camilla, in her role as President of the Royal Voluntary Service, departs after a visit to the newly opened Meadows Community Centre in Cambridge Featuring: Queen Camilla Where: Cambridge, United Kingdom When: 02 Feb 2024 Credit: PA Images/INSTARimages **NORTH AMERICA RIGHTS ONLY**
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- Queen Camilla meets dancer Johannes Radebe (right) and Royal Voluntary Service CEO Catherine Johnstone during a visit to the newly opened Meadows Community Centre in Cambridge in her role as President of the Royal Voluntary Service Featuring: Queen Camilla, Johannes Radebe, Tasha Ghouri Where: Cambridge, United Kingdom When: 02 Feb 2024 Credit: PA Images/INSTARimages **NORTH AMERICA RIGHTS ONLY**
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- Queen Camilla gets a hug from Rebecca Tessinari, 3, during a visit to the newly opened Meadows Community Centre in Cambridge in her role as President of the Royal Voluntary Service Featuring: Queen Camilla Where: Cambridge, United Kingdom When: 02 Feb 2024 Credit: PA Images/INSTARimages **NORTH AMERICA RIGHTS ONLY**
I’m not sure that the little girl pictured above is thrilled to be engulfed by the arthritic Queenie.
Camilla is now going in for hugging
The child looks uncomfortable
Heck, even I’m uncomfortable looking at that photo!
Ikr? I wonder who told her to hug the old lady because neither of them looks into it. Camilla might be having a grand old time being the last royal standing (and I know she’s technically not royal), but I’m pretty sure she draws the line at being hugged by random children.
100 percent – that is the look every child gives when told to “smile and hug (fill in blank).”
She really is indecently cheerful these days. Very unnerving. What does she know that I don’t?
I think she knows she won. I don’t think it’s just that she (and Chuck) will have the limelight alone for next 4-5 months, I think it’s going to be longer. I truly wonder what in the eff is going on at KP.
Camilla knows what’s ahead for William.
Question for people who know more about the monarchy than I do.
What does it mean that Camilla was made the Queen rather than the Queen Consort, or Princess Consort or whatever? Does it mean she gets the throne if her old man dies, or does it still go directly to William? In which case, does the title protect her from getting sent to a tiny island to languish when William becomes king?
As I said, I know sh-t all about it lol.
@acha, she’s not going to get the throne if Chuck kicks it. She’s technically still consort, but she’s called Queen. Same as Queen Elizabeth’s mother and grandmother were referred to as Queen when they were married to Kings George the V and VI though they were really consorts.
William will become King upon Chuck’s passing, and Camilla (if she’s still alive) better have plans in place. William won’t be able to send her to a tiny island (though he’d love to I’m sure), but he sure as hell isn’t going to finance her lifestyle of cigarettes and gin.
She’s still queen consort, same as any queen married to a king is queen consort. The confusion is bc they said she was going to be known as the Princess consort (which isn’t really a thing in the UK but I guess they were going to pretend to try), and then when QEII announced she would be queen, they tried to temper the public’s reaction by specifying she was going to actually be called Queen Consort, which was always ridiculous bc that’s also not a thing in the UK. The Queen Mother wasn’t Queen Consort elizabeth, she was just Queen Elizabeth. Mary was just Queen Mary. etc.
If it helps out as a general thing …
“Consort” is a more general term and refers to the “married ins” (or equivalent). In royal terms, you weren’t born in, you married someone who was.
“Queen Consort” for Camilla was a way to soft-roll people into the idea; for decades “The Queen” meant Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor (who was a “queen regnant” e.g. in her own right). When George VI was alive, Elizabeth senior was “The Queen”. Afterwards, since she and her daughter had the same given name, “Queen Elizabeth” would have been confusing, so she took the title/style of “Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother”. When Charles dies, Camilla will no doubt be referred to as “Queen Camilla”. If Will is married to someone at that time, that person will be “The Queen”.
There have been some (rare) instances in history where a queen consort manages to seize power and effectively rule – sometimes as a regent for a minor, sometimes on their own – but that won’t happen here.
I had the same question if Camilla will take over the kingdom
The reign of Queen Camilla is sort of fun? I know we hate her but there’s been something almost cartoon villain about her this week that’s definitely more funny than Charles and William and Kate. Maybe it’s just her infectious joy lol.
It really is giving off cartoon villian vibes which is why I think its sort of fun. I also think its fun bc its aimed at W&K, not H&M, so we can enjoy it more, lol.
I do think she obviously knows something we don’t. Maybe a Wales divorce is around the corner and she’s laughing bc out of the past 3 princess of wales, she was the only one to make it through to queen? IDK.
She looks so pleased with herself! Much happier than on her wedding day to Charles for instance.
Very true that it feels better because it’s not aimed at our favorite royals!
@Becks1: “Maybe a Wales divorce is around the corner and she’s laughing bc out of the past 3 princess of wales, she was the only one to make it through to queen?”
Hmm, out of the past three women who held ‘PoW’ title? 🤔 You mean, if Katie doesn’t become Queen, and maybe she won’t, but we don’t know that definitely, yet. Plus, even though Camzilla technically held the PoW title, she never dared to use it. Thus, no one has associated her with it. Diana will go down in history as the most memorable and definitive Princess of Wales! Even though Queen Mary held the PoW title prior to Diana, no one thinks of Mary in that way, since she was Queen Mary much longer. Diana would be remembered historically as Queen Diana had she not been killed when she was PoW, and had the divorce never happened.
I never think of Katie as PoW, just as I do NOT associate Camzilla with ever being ‘The Queen.’ The sly, old ‘dangerous’ machinator can be referred to with that majestic title all she wants, it don’t stick, nor fit. Honestly, Camz is ‘The Rottweiler,’ and Katie is ‘Waity Mumbles Wiglet,’ etc.
@matthew – it’s almost morphing into an episode of The Windsors at this point….
That show was more spot on than The Crown!
She has no real reign but enjoys the power trip
Camilla’s power in her fake realm is just as fake as Charles loving women of power – he was constantly jealous of ultra power Diana. Charles wants a women that is witty and can banter without any real ambition for anything that could eclipse him.
I have pity that a woman of Cowmilla’s age has to dress up to show off her outfit outside on a very windy cold winter day without a coat on, without scarf and mits – it’s crual. I wouldnt let my grandma out like that.
She probably has enough gin in her to warm the whole street.
I think so, Matthew, yes. I imagine her getting back in the car, lighting up swigging a bit of gin and laughing like muttley.
Not muttley, 🤣🥹🥹🤣
I mean, she was hanging out at that event with JoJo from Strictly. Can’t be mad about anything with him involved. Also, getting to hang out with that angel alone would make anyone gleeful.
Where to begin. Ok are they throwing Can’t under the bus with she pushed recollections may vary? Probably. I don’t think Can’t can come up with that sentence but ok. Horsilla is definitely out there and I’m surprised that she had done these eight days in a row. Leaving the comfort of her own home and gin for that long is truly remarkable. However I do like the fact that she is showing up Peg and doing a great job of it.
I sincerely hope they’ve got top notch security surround George – and yes I’m serious. KCIII laid up in bed, William MIA. If George so much as catches a cold then people should be be looking at where he caught it and how!
Ok, this woman is 76 years old, has done public appearances 9 days in a row and doesn’t seem to be slowing down. Whereas, Kate, who is 34 years younger, would need a 2 month holiday on Mustique for having done half the work. Maybe it really is the sensible shoes.
Maybe I should take a look at those sensible British brand shoes that were named yesterday if that’s the secret of Camilla‘s success lol. We may hate this woman, but she sure is doing it right.
Sensible shoes? I say it’s the gin! Cam is probably so well lubricated that she bursts out with that odious grin!
She does look half cut most of the time.
Maybe that’s why she’s leaning on that little girl because she’s bracing her up lol.
That poor kid parents need to find some Holly water to remove that bad juju from her. On a serious note: what is going on and why is she out 9 days in a row doing public engagement?
Charles isn’t frightened by powerful women, just popular ones. And why would Sophie be Kate’s “Anne”? Wouldn’t that be Charlotte?
Indeed
‘The King is not frightened of powerful women, although he occasionally pretends he is,’ they say with a laugh.
I hope Diana’s ghost haunts Charles just for that statement alone.
Truly! What a crock of BS! Chuck’s ego can’t take the weight of a powerful/popular woman, such as Diana or Meghan. The lies and propaganda get more and more ridiculous each day!
💯 I hope Diana haunts him with a neverending vengeance. Charles is at times fine with women who are less powerful than he is. He had a very prickly relationship with his mother who was more powerful every minute of her life and more beloved by a landslide. Charles wanted Elizabeth to stand down from the 70’s onward!
Diana was a natural with children. Camilla is not. And no Becky Kate is not a steel marshmallow
“The steel marshmallow”? Who comes up with this crap?
You have to give Queen Side Piece snaps for her effort during the Kkkate crisis. The woman is pure spite in human form. She commits to her role!
Yeah, her fiendish aplomb and don’t-have-to-give-a-fuck cheerfulness is a thing of beauty, one must admit. 😈🤣😂
Lovely. The long hem above suede knee high boots, so beloved by us Brits! Now – Yes, she has been a loathsome woman to other women on many an occasion. But I am going to say this, the header photos of her always make me laugh, and it’s almost as if she’s in on the joke. I don’t know whether Kaiser is picking out the best odd ones or this is standard. But hey ho thanks. On a fashion note – I love cream against dark green.
It seems the notion that the Palace can’t schedule engagements on short notice is another lie.
Wasn’t she doing these similar events and schedule but just getting zero media attention? That’s what she’s thrilled about imo.
She was, but not to this extent. I can’t remember the last time we saw Camilla every day for a week straight.
Sophie is nearly 20 years older than Kate whereas Charles and Anne are direct peers. So that makes no sense. And of course Kate pushed for recollections may vary – she was the royal racist and needed them to fight and lie for her and directly address, counter, spin, deflect and ultimately lie about Meghan’s true statement .
Recollections may vary was Kate’s moment. I bet she’s really proud of forcing that line, no doubt hoping it gets level with never complain never explain. How sad. Perhaps William will throw it back to gaslight her re affairs and so on.
Sophie would be Kate’s “Anne”? Man, if I were Sophie I’d really resent that comment. At least Sophie has some intelligence, speaks well publicly and interacts with people far better than Mumbles does.
Ok Camilla has the exposure so now is the time to focus on pressing issues such as homelessness. I keep reading about this issue worsening and please excuse me if I haven’t been paying close attention but when was the last time a senior royal has visited a homeless shelter????
And what about hospice care??? I mean the last time I remember Kate visiting a hospice was during her pregnancy with Charlotte.
The longer this nonsense goes on ie: the press games from KP etc… I mean how can the British public accept it???
THe time Kate visited a children’s hospice didn’t she grin and give a thumbs up to the rota taking pictures?
Considering the longevity of Elizabeth and Philip, it could be 20 years before Sophie becomes Kate’s “Anne.” So, who will she be until then?
Sophie is Kate’s aunt in law. Not kates Anne
When Kate had an appearance at that flower shoe the same day as c and c. When will put out blurbs about taking over from Charles and being a modern king. When Kate wore red dresses to try to take attention from c and c. Camilla was scheming. These appearances by Camilla are the result of her revenge plans
At a certain age some of us ladies do not go anywhere for longer than 2 hours without using the nearest rest room. That is the first thing I scope out. Camilla was on her feet all day for back to back engagements a couple of days ago. Who arranged potty breaks? Does security go with her? I have never seen a royal need to excuse herself to go pee. The horror.
Sophie going to the media to complain about Meghan having a title higher than hers only to be pushed back behind Kate is freaking funny. You really get no reward when you follow the narrative in this family.
‘increasingly confident in using her voice and proffering an opinion on the direction of travel for the family in recent years.’ What’s this even mean? Nothing in that article mentions travel. Are they using the word ‘travel’ in some unknown but weird English way? That sentence is followed by the recollections may vary quote.
From the context, I’m assuming they mean the direction of the family as in goals and changing perceptions (like direction in life), and not physical travel. It’s like it was written to be a fan piece, translated to a different language, then translated back to English – all done by AI.
Camilla’s happy demeanor makes me wonder how much work Charles is as a significant other. If Charles is at 50%, are there less tantrums to smooth over?
Camilla’s glee right now reminds me of ‘King of the Hill’ type video games like Fortnite or PubG. There’s so much exhiliaration when you’ve defeated/shot down every other player. Winner winner chicken dinner indeed.
She’s probably happiest when he’s sedated. 😁
The Escort knows what’s up and she’s tickled pink. The fact that she’s this giddy…Pegs and Triple K should be feeling a certain amount of dread. If they’re smart.
Seeing that Cheshire Cat grin on her makes the hair on the back of my neck bristle.
She is beaming. She will be the last one standing. And own everything. That includes all of England.
When Kate made them late to the coronation, and the Middletons did not bow and curtsey to the new Queen, that was inexcusable. Princess Anne is fireproof, the Middletons are not. I do not blame Queen Cam, at all. The Middletons are embarrassing the crown; inexcusable.
Ooh, I did not know that! I didn’t watch the event & I didn’t see that covered. Wowzers! They absolutely know better!
That is breathtaking arrogance from the Middletons. They must have felt very secure in their position before griftergate happened.
She will bring her son tom as her escort to these appearances. And he can get to say a few words
So karma is going to drop by for some tea. Good, I’m looking forward to the laughs.
Kate has looked ill. If it wasn’t for that I would say Charles and Kate was faking it so Camilla can get some press.
The “Sophie will be Kate’s Anne” only works if Anne is Camilla’s Anne instead of Charles’s Anne. But of course Becky English will shoe horn in a Kate glow up if she can.