Camilla expected to end royal tradition that was close to Queen's heart

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Camilla may bring an end to a royal tradition that was close to the Queen's heart, an expert has claimed.The Queen Consort is expected to do things differently to her mother-in-law, the late Elizabeth II, as part of a move to modernise the monarchy following the accession of King Charles III.

One predicted change could be the scrapping of ladies-in-waiting, who have traditionally worked as unpaid personal assistants to the Queen.

Elizabeth II's loyal ladies-in-waiting, who were seen in black frocks and hats paying their final respects during the funeral procession, were not just royal staff but some of her closest companions and friends, having been by her side for decades.

Marlene Koenig, a historian who has studied the Royal Family for several years, told the Express: "There are some positions that may no longer be filled. "You wonder if the women, especially Queen Camilla, will use ladies-in-waiting as the Queen did.