the Duchess of Cornwall was undeniably middle-aged when she joined the Firm. That put her at odds with all the other royal women who were either born a Windsor or who married into the family in their 20s.It is almost tempting to feel sorry for her.
After all, most of us would rather be photographed on a royal tour or on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during the first flush of youth.
But those who know Camilla have said her age played in her favour. Because of it, she was never expected to appear on the front page of multiple fashion magazines or to regularly wear and publicise British brands.
Being nearly 60 when she became the King’s consort meant she was rarely compared with the impossibly glamorous Diana or even her rail-thin step daughters-in-law.Instead, the Duchess of Cornwall was free to choose her own path when it came to fashion and beauty.
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