Since their marriage 20 years ago – and arguably during the three decades prior to that historic event – Queen Camilla has proved to be a grounding influence on King Charles, supporting him both privately and publicly, as he carries out his royal duties.
Never has that support been more crucial than over the past few years – an unprecedented period in royal history that has seen the House of Windsor rocked by one major blow after another.
From the death of Queen Elizabeth II on 8 September 2022, followed by the release of Prince Harry ’s damning memoir, Spare , just months later, to King Charles and Princess Catherine’s devastating cancer diagnoses early last year, Queen Camilla has been an unwavering source of strength and quiet calm. “There is clearly a rod of steel that runs through her.
She is so strong, so resilient,” says royal author Katie Nicholl. “She also has a great sense of herself and an ability to overcome all sorts of adversity.Those are the qualities you really see in her when the going gets tough – and it did get tough last year. “Not only was she having to care for King Charles, but she also had to stand in for him and carry out engagements on his behalf.
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