King Charles and his wife Queen Camilla have officially marked one year since the crowning ceremony held at Westminster Abbey.
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Queen Camilla made history today, looking stunning in a military-inspired outfit as she took part in her first Royal engagement as Colonel-in-Chief of the Royal Lancers. Camilla, 76, met with members of the Royal Lancers regiment and veterans at their barracks in Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire.
This marked her first visit since becoming Colonel-in-Chief of The Royal Lancers (Queen Elizabeth's Own) last June, a role previously held by her late mother-in-law, Queen Elizabeth II.
For the occasion, Camilla donned a navy coat by Fiona Clare, inspired by the Royal Lancers uniform.
The coat featured gold buttons, a bright red mandarin collar, and chain mail on the shoulders. She completed the look with a matching red beret adorned with the regimental brooch and another Royal Lancers brooch, once owned by the former monarch, pinned to her coat.
Upon arrival at the garrison, Camilla was welcomed by Lord Lieutenant Jo Roper and Colonel of the Regiment, Colonel Richard Charrington.
The regiment performed a Royal salute, and the Queen inspected and addressed the lancers in the 152-person parade with a heartfelt speech, reports the Mirror. Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, expressed her deep connection to the Lancers during her visit, saying: "The Lancers have always struck me for their family spirit, whose comfort and support I experienced as a daughter of the Regiment, and I'm delighted to see so many families and members of the Old Comrades Association here today.
King Charles and his wife Queen Camilla have officially marked one year since the crowning ceremony held at Westminster Abbey.
a brand-new lifestyle brand, but that doesn’t mean she’s turned her back on a potential dip into politics.The Duchess of Sussex, 42, has long been rumored to have been eyeing a career in politics, with unconfirmed reports suggesting she’s been forging connections with top Democrats since quitting royal life in 2020.In fact, President Biden’s sister, Valerie Biden Owens, previously reportedly “endorsed” Markle as a woman she would back for the White House.“I’ve always said Meghan has her eye on a bigger gain; this isn’t the bigger gain. I’ve always said she has had her eye on politics,” the late Princess Diana’s former butler Paul Burrell said of the Duchess.“She is trying everything she can to make as much money as she can to support their lifestyle.”He continued, “Again, they are going against the royal family’s wishes.
King Charles could be signalling an end to the Royal Family feud, with one expert suggesting he has "kept the door open" to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have made numerous explosive claims against The Firm since their departure as senior royals in 2020, leading to a bitter family rift.
Queen Camilla has revealed that King Charles was "really thrilled to be out" this week, despite her attempts to slow him down, saying, "I've been trying to hold him back." The Queen, 76, opened up during a Buckingham Palace event honouring those who support sexual assault victims. She praised those behind the relaunch of a "wash bag" scheme for sexual assault victims for believing in the "kindness of strangers." On Wednesday, Camilla hosted a reception for organisations involved in the initiative and shared a poignant story about a mother whose daughter received a "wonderful bag of toiletries" that "lifted our moods" following a forensic examination after an attack.
returned to official public duties Tuesday as he and wife Queen Camilla visited a cancer treatment center in London where he met with medical specialists.During a visit to University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre, the king spoke to fellow cancer patients who are currently undergoing chemotherapy.“It’s always a bit of a shock, isn’t it, when they tell you?” Charles said, per the Times of London, of finding out about his diagnosis in February.Charles was heard telling them that he was feeling “well” and “not too bad” as he continues to receive outpatient treatment.“I’ve got to have my treatment this afternoon as well,” he was heard saying Tuesday.While Charles didn’t reveal details of his diagnosis or treatment plan, he did chat to other patients about their experience with chemo.The monarch asked a male patient whether he was using a cold cap — a method that helps to retain hair growth throughout the procedure.Charles was heard saying that the cold cap method can “help.” He also shook hands with nurses at the facility, telling them, “We really can’t live without you.”Elsewhere, Queen Camilla was heard sharing her knowledge of her husband’s illness, asking patients if they’ve experienced tiredness.“For a lot of people the food starts tasting different,” she also added.Following the king and queen’s visit, one staffer told the outlet, “We were not expecting it at all. We thought it would be very generic, questions about other people’s treatment.”“But he was very open with the patients about how he was feeling.
returned to official public duties for the first time since being diagnosed with cancer.The monarch, 75, visited a cancer treatment center in London where he met with medical specialists and other patients.Charles, who is the patron of cancer charity Macmillan Cancer Support, arrived at University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Center in central London Tuesday morning with his wife, Queen Camilla.The pair’s visit aims to draw the importance of early diagnosis and highlight innovative research taking place at the treatment facility.What’s more, Buckingham Palace announced Tuesday that the King is the new royal patron of Cancer Research UK.Charles was seen waving to large crowds gathered outside the medical facility, and was heard making a joke upon arrival.It’s the first time since his diagnosis where he’s meet with large numbers of people.The King announced his defiant return to the royal fold on Friday in an official announcement from Buckingham Palace.News of Charles’s cancer diagnosis came to light in February after he underwent a procedure for an enlarged prostate.
Queen Camilla was all smiles on Monday, 29th April as she hosted her first public engagement since it was confirmed that King Charles will soon return to public duties for the first time since his cancer diagnosis. The royal, 76, looked to be in high spirits during a reception at Clarence House for the 'Maiden' yachting crew following their Global Ocean Race Win.
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Kate Middleton was reportedly asked by King Charles and Queen Camilla to change the spelling of her name due to a potential conflict with the pair, according to Prince Harry's memoir.
The Princess of Wales was reportedly asked to alter the spelling of her name due to a clash with King Charles and Queen Camilla. In her role, the princess is one of the most globally recognisable women and is widely known by her nickname Kate. However, her real name is Catherine, which is how nearly all members of the Royal Family, including her husband Prince William, refer to her.
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Queen Camilla is totally enamoured with her husband, King Charles, and "never wants to let him go", according to body language expert Judi James. Almost three months on since the King bravely revealed he was battling cancer, Buckingham Palace released a “positive” statement about his treatment progress, as it revealed the monarch is now able to return to some public facing duties amid his ongoing care.The statement, which was released on Friday April 26, read: “His Majesty The King will shortly return to public-facing duties after a period of treatment and recuperation following his recent cancer diagnosis." Alongside the update on Charles’ condition, the Palace also releasing a stunning photo of the King and his wife, Queen Camilla, taken one day after the couple celebrated their 19th wedding anniversary on April 10.
Following the news that King Charles is shortly returning to public-facing duties after a period of treatment for his cancer diagnosis, his majesty and Queen Camilla have released a touching photo. In the newly-released image, the couple - who tied the knot in 2005 - appear in high spirits and look relaxed as they beam from ear to ear.
The King is to return to public royal duties after the positive effect of cancer treatment. King Charles has been receiving care as an outpatient since early February and the announcement will be a boost for the monarchy as it comes to terms with the King and the Princess of Wales being cancer patients.
It has been 25 years since they first went public with their relationship, but it's no secret that King Charles and Queen Camilla were forced to survive painful public hostility and emotional angst in the early days. In the wake of leaked audio tapes, TV confessions of infidelity and an explosive tell-all book by Diana, Camilla later admitted there were times when she found it all too much. “It was horrid.
Jennifer Tilly claims that King Charles, 75, was “really into” her when they met — even though she briefly forgot who the royal was when asked.“King Charles?” Tilly, 65, replied when Andy Cohen asked about her past exchange with the king when she stopped by “Watch What Happens Live” on Monday.“Prince Charles,” Cohen corrected.“Oh! King Charles! Yes, yes,” she went on.“I made him laugh, because, I said — first of all, he was really into me; I was like Barbra Streisand to him. You know when someone’s into you,” Tilly said.
Revenge: Meghan, Harry, and the War Between the Windsors,” believes more information about Meghan Markle’s alleged bullying will come to light now that a former aide has officially spoken out.“The trickle of information will, soon enough, become a stream,” he wrote in an editorial for the Daily Mail, published Tuesday.Bower’s statement comes one week after former palace aide Samantha Cohen confirmed in an interview with the Australian Herald Sun that she was one of 10 staffers who were questioned about allegations that Markle, 42, “bullied” staffers during her time in the palace. In 2017, Cohen, who had previously worked for Queen Elizabeth, was tasked with getting Markle ready for the royal family.
Prince Harry shared a touching story about how his late grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, showed her support for his wife Meghan Markle during a difficult time in her life. In his memoir, the Duke of Sussex revealed that the Queen reached out to the Duchess while they were having tea with King Charles. In his book 'Spare', 39 year old Harry wrote: "We all looked stunned.
The Queen has suggested young advocates from a domestic abuse charity should host “pop-up shops” in schools to help their peers with important life issues. Camilla’s comments came when she met Changemakers from the charity SafeLives to hear about their work providing the perspective of the next generation in the organisation’s work.
celebrated their 19th wedding anniversary, touched down at Aberdeen Airport Wednesday, from which they were whisked away to Birkhall, their Highland retreat located on the Balmoral Estate.While it’s unclear exactly how long the couple will enjoy some much-needed downtime, the pair — who flew from RAF Northolt in north-west London — are likely to spend some quality time given the chaotic start to the year the family has had.As Charles continues to receive cancer treatment, Camilla has been frequently stepping in for her husband to attend various royal engagements over the last few months.After landing in Scotland, the pair were driven for about an hour to their estate, where they’ll be spending some “private time” according to palace insiders.Charles’s love for the plush estate, which is nestled on the banks of the River Muick, is well-known, as he often visits whenever time allows.“It is such a special place, particularly because it was made by my grandmother. It is a childhood garden, and all I’ve done, really, is enhance it a bit,” the King told Country Life of the estate’s gardens. What’s more, the residence holds a special place in both of their hearts as it’s where they spent their honeymoon after tying the knot in 2005.Since then, they’ve made it their tradition to spend their anniversary at the estate each year.The pair, who tied the knot on April 9, 2005, celebrated their 19th wedding anniversary on Tuesday.They marked the occasion with a private celebration that included an intimate “romantic dinner,” according to the monarch’s former butler Grant Harrold.Charles, who is in the thick of his cancer treatment following his diagnosis in February, has been forced to hit the brakes on much of his royal agenda since