A new chapter. King Charles III, Queen Consort Camilla, Prince William and Princess Kate debuted a new royal portrait on Saturday, October 1.
23.09.2022 - 21:18 / dailyrecord.co.uk
A new book has revealed how Princess Anne initially gave Camilla 'the cold shoulder' as she delivered a ruthless prediction of her sister-in-law's future as Queen Consort.
Royal biographer Angela Levin has unveiled fresh details of the Princess Royal's strained relationship with Camilla in her new biography of the Queen Consort, where she says that Camilla found Anne's 'frosty demeanour difficult'.
In an extract of 'Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall: A Royal Survivor', Levin claims: "Like many people who didn't know Anne well, Camilla found her frosty demeanour difficult and somewhat unnerving to cope with [at first]", reports the Mirror.
Levin claims that "Anne was, for many years, opposed to the idea of Camilla being granted the title of Queen Consort" - an upsetting truth that may have shocked the former Duchess of Cornwall.
The Princess Royal once claimed that "Camilla will never be a true queen", according to the new book. The biography maps Camilla's difficult road road to becoming accept by the Royal Family, and uncovers how Princess Anne 'kept away' from the Queen Consort 'as much as possible' for years.
Levin says: "Princess Anne reportedly initially gave Camilla the cold shoulder. It was little consolation that the Princess Royal had also had a frosty relationship with Diana, for whom she had no time before she married Charles, and with Sarah, Duchess of York".
Commenting on the royal pair's past relationships, the expert continued: "Her relationship with Camilla was particularly awkward as they had both been involved with Andrew Parker Bowles".
Andrew Parker Bowles, a retired army officer, is the former husband of Queen Consort Camilla, but Princess Anne was also previously romantically connected with Bowles as they
A new chapter. King Charles III, Queen Consort Camilla, Prince William and Princess Kate debuted a new royal portrait on Saturday, October 1.
A smiling family portrait of the King, his son who is the first in line to the throne and their wives has been released by Buckingham Palace.The image of King Charles III and his Queen Consort, standing alongside the Prince and Princess of Wales, was taken at Buckingham Palace on September 18, just 10 days after Queen Elizabeth II’s death.The senior royals are wearing black as the image was taken while they were in mourning for the Queen – leading the nation in grief, but also carrying out official engagements. Charles, 73, is standing with his left hand held at the top of his pocket, while his right arm is gently tucked around Camilla’s waist.
A smiling family portrait of the King, his son who is the first in line to the throne and their wives has been released by Buckingham Palace. The image of King Charles III and his Queen Consort, standing alongside the Prince and Princess of Wales, was taken at Buckingham Palace on September 18, just 10 days after Queen Elizabeth II’s death.
Princess Anne gave her brother, King Charles' wife Camilla the "cold shoulder" over the prospect of her one day becoming Queen Consort, it has been claimed. Camilla, 75, is now the Queen Consort following the death of her mother-in-law, Queen Elizabeth II on 8 September and Camilla's husband Charles' accession to the throne. Royal biographer Angela Levin has spoken about the "frosty" relationship between the pair in her new biography about the Queen Consort.
Princess Anne has thanked members of the armed forces who were involved in her mother, Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral during a visit to Portsmouth Naval Base.The Princess Royal, who also holds the title of Commodore-in-Chief Portsmouth, met with Royal Navy personnel in Portsmouth who took part in the funeral procession earlier this week. Following her appearance in Portsmouth, the Royal will travel to Aldershot, where in her role as Colonel-in-Chief of both the Royal Logistic Corps and Royal Corps of Signals, she will thank personnel from across the Corps.
The Queen’s royal guards have been snapped taking a rare break without their uniforms on after collectively working a 24-hour schedule.The Yeomen of the Guard – affectionately known as Beefeaters – are a British staple, and are usually made up of retired soldiers who have served in the Armed Forces.Typically located at the Tower of London, the guards have been watching over the late monarch’s coffin in recent days and have been spotted in Westminster Hall standing guard alongside The Gentlemen at Arms, as well as Princess Anne at one point. Queen Elizabeth’s coffin was watched over a 24-hour schedule, with royal guards doing six hour shifts.
Saying her last goodbye. After attending Queen Elizabeth II‘s funeral, Princess Charlotte, 7, started to cry outside of Westminster Abbey on Monday, September 19.
The King and Queen Consort hosted world leaders and official overseas guests at Buckingham Palace on Sunday 18 September. His Majesty, 73, and Camilla, 75, were also joined at the event by Kate Middleton and Prince William in what the King’s spokesman described as an “official state event”.
The Queen Consort has been nursing a broken toe for over a week and battling through the pain to continue to support her husband on his duties, according to reports. The injury is thought to have occurred before the death of Queen Elizabeth II last Thursday September 8. With Charles now King of England, the former Duchess of Cornwall, 75, has found herself thrown into even more royal duties than before since Elizabeth II's death.
One week on since the sad death of Queen Elizabeth II, King Charles III has been busy adjusting to his new life as Head of State. As part of his new role, the 73 year old has spent recent days leading the royals in paying tributes to the late Queen and has put aside his personal grief to visit, and address, the four corners of the nation. But in addition to these public acts of reflection, King Charles will have been making some more personal considerations, including where he shall reside as His Majesty.
In the days since the Queen’s sad death last week, King Charles III and Camilla, Queen Consort have spent much of their time completing royal engagements in the public eye. However, having visited the four home nations and having guided the royals through their united display of grief, the couple have now returned to their homes for some private time away from the spotlight.
The Princess Royal is visiting Scotland today, accompanied by her husband Sir Tim Laurence. She is touring the Glasgow City Chambers, one of the city's most celebrated works of architecture, and meet with representatives of organisations of which the late Queen was a patron. Anne was accompanied by her husband Sir Tim Laurence, was pictured chatting to crowds outside before reading messages left on bouquets. This comes after Anne, 72, has taken a front-and-centre position during the preparations for her mother's funeral, appearing alongside her brothers and nephews during the coffin's procession from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall yesterday.
Princess Anne is paying tribute to her dear mother, Queen Elizabeth, who peacefully passed away on Sept. 8.
Princess Anne opted to wear her most precious jewel gifted to her by her late parents, Her Majesty the Queen and Prince Philip.The Princess Royal, alongside other members of the Royal Family, has spent the last few sombre days by the Queen’s coffin since her death on Thursday 8 September.Today, the 72 year old, complemented her black attire with her favourite Grima pearl earrings presented to her as a gift from her parents in the 1960s. She was also spotted wearing them at her father's funeral in 2021 and has chosen to sport them again in another sentimental tribute to her loving parents. The staple piece has been a go-to for Princess Royal for more than 50 years but it's not just for sad occasions.
Princess Anne has shared a moving tribute to her late mother the Queen as she travels with her coffin from Edinburgh to London. Speaking of Queen Elizabeth II in a statement, the Princess Royal, 72, shared: "It has been an honour and a privilege to accompany her on her final journeys." She continued: "I was fortunate to share the last 24 hours of my dearest Mother’s life. It has been an honour and a privilege to accompany her on her final journeys.
When many of us first think of Royal couples, we’ll usually think of Prince William and Kate Middleton, King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla, or the late Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh. But one of the most enduring marriages within the Royal family that often escapes public attention is that of Princess Anne and her naval officer husband Commander Timothy Laurence.
Princess Anne has put aside her personal grief in order to complete her public duties over recent days following the tragic death of her beloved mother, the late Queen Elizabeth II. The 72 year old joined her siblings, including King Charles III, to take part in the Vigil of the Princes ceremony at St Giles’ Cathedral where they paid tribute to the late monarch as they stood guard of their mother’s coffin.
The Queen’s coffin will continue lying in state in Edinburgh until 5pm today, Tuesday 13 September, when it will be flown to London ahead of her funeral next week. Her Majesty's coffin will remain at the St Giles' cathedral until early evening following an emotional vigil involving her four children last night.
Queen Elizabeth II's coffin travelled in a procession from the Palace of Holyroodhouse to St Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh on 12 September. Her Majesty's four children – King Charles III, 73, Princess Anne, 72, Prince Andrew, 62, and Prince Edward, 58 – all followed on foot behind her coffin in the procession. Princess Anne was the only female royal not in a vehicle, with Queen Consort Camilla and Sophie, Countess of Wessex both following behind in a car.