Prince Charles was 'conscious' of how Camilla would be received by British public

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have begun to rebuild bridges with the Queen after the secret reunion at Windsor Castle, according to a royal expert.

Queen could abdicate – but reckons Her Majesty will keep attending virtual events.Jennie Bond, who spent 14 years as royal correspondent for BBC News, said the 95-year-old Queen has grown increasingly "frail".Talking on GB News, she described the "drastic" circumstances that would have to occur for the Queen to retire from her role, suggesting she might abdicate if her "mental powers" were affected.Ms Bond said: "We are witnessing the transition of many of the responsibilities of the monarchy."Prince Charles, 73, is increasingly taking a leading role in public events such as the Royal Maundy service on Thursday (April 14).Buckingham Palace announced the Queen would not attend and it was down to the Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, to represent the Royal Family. Despite attending fewer events in person, the Queen seems very determined to continue with her duties.Ms Bond continued: "She is not going to abdicate in my view unless something really drastic happens and she loses perhaps her mental powers."But thanks to modern technology she can continue to reign and to be in touch and to interact with people because she can do it remotely."She is enjoying that, I think.

Prince Charles and Camilla stepped in for the Queen during the traditional Royal Maundy service on Thursday morning.The royal couple travelled to Windsor Castle for the Royal Maundy service at St. George’s Chapel, following the news that the Queen, who turns 96 next week, would not be able to attend this weekend’s Easter service in Windsor.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reported to be on their way to the Netherlands later this week to attend the Invictus Games on their first trip together since leaving for the US. It is seeming unlikely though that the couple will venture to the UK during their European visit to see the Windsor family, Royal experts have said.These predictions come as Harry has kept silent on the Queen ’s wish in a statement given in February to have Camilla take position as Queen Consort when Prince Charles becomes King.The 37 year old’s silence and general distance from the Royal family may be in result of his reportedly rocky relationship with Camilla, whom Royal author Tina Brown has said Harry "can't stand" as its been predicted this will be highlighted in his upcoming memoir.

Camilla had started to understand Princess Diana's "discontent" with royal life before she married Prince Charles back in 2005, an author has claimed.Tina Brown, who is the former editor of Vanity Fair, said in her book The Palace Papers that the Duchess of Cornwall had a difficult time with Charles' "regimented" lifestyle. In an excerpt published by The Telegraph, the royal expert explained: "The Prince’s routine was relentless.

Prince Charles and his wife Camilla will come to Canada as part of a three-day royal tour in May, Gov. Gen. Mary Simon announced Monday.

Prince Charles has revealed the cheeky last words his father Prince Philip offered him just hours before he died.Prince Philip, who died last April aged 99, was renowned for being a humorous man with plenty of wisecracks, and couldn't resist one last jovial jab at his eldest son the Prince of Wales.In a documentary celebrating the life and times of the Duke of Edinburgh, Charles recalled the last conversation he and his father had, which took place over the phone just hours before Philip's death.The intimate interview with the BBC shows Prince Charles broach the subject of Prince Philip's upcoming 100th birthday.The Prince of Wales said that he knew his father was not overly keen on the idea of celebrating his centenary, and jokingly suggested a party.Prince Charles revealed the conversation had left him with a lasting final memory of his father, whose cheeky nature was lauded by many over his decades in the Royal Family.He recalled that the family had been talking of his 100th birthday, and knowing his father was hard of hearing, had to repeat himself and emphasised: "We're talking about your birthday! And whether there's going to be a reception!"The 99-year-old was quick to reply to his son's plans for another birthday.Prince Philip is said to have replied: "Well, I've got to be alive for it, haven't I?" Charles then said: "I told him: 'I knew you'd say that!'" adding that it was a happy memory to have of his late father.The reminiscence comes just over one year after the death of Prince Philip, and The Mirror reports that the Queen is believed to have spent the anniversary in Windsor Castle.To commemorate a year on from the death of the Duke of Edinburgh, the Duke's naval uniform and admiral's cap went on display for

Prince Charles and Camilla’s wedding anniversary will have a sombre mood with what should be a day of celebration being shared with the one-year anniversary of the death of the Duke of Edinburgh.Prince Philip sadly passed away last year on what was the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall’s 16th wedding anniversary on April 9.The Queen’s beloved husband passed away at Windsor Castle at the age of 99.Charles spoke to the media about his father just a day after his father’s passing, stating his thanks to the people who paid tribute to his “dear papa”.The Prince of Wales said: "My father for I suppose, the last 70 years, has given the most remarkable, devoted service to the Queen, to my family, and to the country and also to the whole of the Commonwealth."And as you can imagine, my family and I miss my father enormously - he was a much-loved and appreciated figure, and apart from anything else, I can imagine he'd be so deeply touched by the number of other people here and elsewhere around the world in the Commonwealth who also, I think, share our loss and our sorrow."And my dear Papa was a very special person who I think, above all else, would have been amazed by the reaction and the touching things that are being said about him."The Royal Family came together last month to pay tribute to Philip with a memorial service at Westminster Abbey, which was also attended by the late his family, charities and young people who had been helped through The Duke of Edinburgh's Award.Following the huge public event, which was broadcast on the BBC, Her Majesty is expecting to remember her husband in private this weekend.Today (Saturday, April 9) marks the 17th wedding anniversary of Camilla and Charles, who tied the knot at Guildhall

Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, was not the “villain” in Prince Charles and Princess Diana’s marriage, according to a royal expert.Charles and Camilla’s close relationship has always been a talking point, even during his marriage to Diana.The Prince of Wales first met Camilla at a polo match in Windsor in the late 70s but both went on to marry other people.Camilla was already in a relationship with Andrew Parker-Bowles when they were first introduced, who she eventually married in 1973.Charles would then meet Diana when she was 16 in November 1977, while he was dating her older sister Lady Sarah.Diana’ even spoke about Camilla’s involvement in their marriage during a BBC Panorama interview in 1995.She said: “There were three of us in this marriage, so it was a bit crowded.”Expert Britani Barger, Deputy Editor of Royal Central, has defended Camilla and believes the couple would have been together from the start.She claims the Royal Family would not allow them to be together in the early days.Writing for Royal Central, Ms Barger said: “For decades, many have painted the Duchess of Cornwall as a villain cast opposite of Diana’s hero. It is past time for that narrative to stop.“We see her as the other woman, running around with the Prince of Wales while he was married to Diana.“It is important to remember that these two loved each other from the beginning, and it was the Royal Family who would not allow them to be together. For the latest breaking news from the Royal Family and stories from the Daily Star, sign up for our newsletter by clicking here . “If they had had it their way, they would have been married to each other from the beginning.“Now, I’m not condoning an

Camilla and William and Harry before they developed "a great rapport," a body language expert has said. Body language expert Darren Stanton analysed Prince Charles and Camilla’s behaviour over the years, ahead of their 17th wedding anniversary on behalf of Slingo.The wedding of Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles took place in a civil ceremony at Windsor Guildhall, on 9 April 2005, making Camilla the step mother of William and Harry, then 22 and 20-years-old respectively.

Queen Elizabeth has pulled out of the annual Maundy Service that's set to take place at St George's Chapel in Windsor on April 14.The service happens each year on the Thursday before Easter Sunday.The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall will take the 95 year old monarch's place, and will meet the Dean of Windsor, The Right Reverend David Conner KCVO and the Lord High Almoner, the Right Reverend Dr. John Inge.

When you’ve spent most of your life in drafty castles and chilly palaces, a cosy and rather modest holiday home must be quite the tonic. Prince Charles and Camilla’s Welsh cottage, tucked away in the hills of Carmarthenshire, is their private haven. It’s also very much a family affair.

Camilla Thurlow has shared a candid message about the realities of motherhood.The former Love Island star is mother to one year old daughter Nell, who she shares with her husband Jamie Jewitt, and she is currently pregnant with her second child. However, the 31 year old took to Instagram on Thursday as she shared the reality behind the sweet images she posts, admitting that she "feels like a complete failure".

The Cambridges divide their time between a country pile at Sandringham, their official London pad in Kensington Palace, and a secret Highland bolthole on the Balmoral estate. Each has their own unique feel, but all show the tastes of their inhabitants - Kate and William.

Prince Charles to step aside and allow his son Prince William to become the next King of England after the Queen, a recent poll has found.This comes after Prince Charles has seen a rise in popularity over the few years with almost half of people questioned believing he would do a good job as King. But despite this encouraging data, out of 2,055 Brits aged 14 to 75 polled online 42% want to see the Duke of Cambridge crowned before his father, Express reports.Only 24% of those surveyed said Prince Charles should not stand aside for his son, while 29% are said to have no strong feelings either way.

Prince Charles and Camilla Parker-Bowles has produced another photo that he says backs up his claims.Simon Dorante-Day chose to mark his 56th birthday by posting a photo to Facebook that shows him alongside an image of Her Majesty the Queen at around the same age.Dorante-Day captioned the photos “A picture speaks a 1000 words!”.If his allegations were correct, Dorante-Day would be the Prince’s first-born son and could technically lay a claim to being next in line to the throne before Prince William.For over 20 years, Dorante-Day has been determined to prove his unsubstantiated theory that he is the second in line to the throne.“I went public with my claims in the 1990s and sent out my first official release in 2005,” he told 7 News“My first court case was in 2018 and my legal battles continue to this day. I won’t rest until I have Charles and Camilla submit to a paternity test, as per a court order.“I want to do this the right way, so that my family and I can finally get the answers we deserve.”The Queensland-born engineer maintains that he was born when Charles and Camilla were first dating, but was put up for adoption to cover up a potential scandal.Dozens of Dorante-Day’s supporters have posted comments saying that they can see an “obvious” royal resemblance.Carla Bartschi said “The shape of the face on the sides and the bottom are very similar, and unique.

Prince Charles to let Prince William be King when he ascends the throne, despite thinking the Prince of Wales will do good job. The latest royal opinion polling from Ipsos has 42% of Brits hoping that the crown skips a generation. The pollsters asked 2,055 British adults various royal questions on March 24 and 25.

Prince Charles was pictured offering a gentlemanly greeting to Queen Letizia of Spain as the pair carried out a joint public engagement in Country Durham on Tuesday.The 72 year old appeared in happy spirits as he greeted the Spanish royal, giving Queen Letizia a kiss on the cheek before squeezing her hand fondly during their arrival at Auckland Castle in Bishop Auckland. Queen Letizia was among the foreign royals along at Prince Philip ’s memorial service last week and reunited with the Prince of Wales again today.

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Prince Charles is reportedly annoyed with Kate Middleton and Prince William following a recent "clash", according to a royal insider.All three of the royals have now returned from their March tours, with the Cambridges visiting the Caribbean and Charles going to Ireland with Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall. Despite several things going wrong for Kate and William in Belize, Jamaica and The Bahamas, what seems to have angered Charles most about the trip is the timing.

Express.co.uk has contacted Rose's representatives for comment.It was revealed at the end of last week that The Queen is a fan of Strictly.It comes after Camilla and Prince Charles paid a visit to the EastEnders set and met many of the cast on Friday.Camilla told Rose on Friday how much she enjoyed watching her on last year’s show.The Duchess of Cornwall said: “Rose, the Strictly star.“I said we were all voting for Rose, I don't know how you did all those dances.”Rose then followed up, by asking the Duchess: “Can I ask you, does the Queen watch Strictly Come Dancing?”Camilla replied saying she believes so, and that the Queen “probably” watched her.In view of her 103,600 followers of Twitter, Rose also wrote, in regards to a video clip of the event: “Haha see me jumping, it was because it snowed 10min before they arrived and it was cold.“So cool to have met the couple.”