Queen Camilla and King Charles attended the Animal Ball at Lancaster House last night to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the wildlife conservation Elephant Family.
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Queen Camilla's Reading Room charity has gone from strength to strength ever since it launched on Instagram in January 2021. While reading has long been a refuge for Her Majesty, she has many other key charitable focuses which have been celebrated - and even prompted surprise - over the years.
One of these topics of interest is supporting domestic violence charities and raising the profile of disadvantaged women across the world. Speaking exclusively to OK!, former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond explained why she believes Queen Camilla will be stunned by the success of her Reading Room charity and why her other causes have her pegged as a "fiercely modern feminist." Speaking ahead of The Queen's Reading Room Festival which takes place at Hampton Court Palace on Sunday, June 11, Jennie said: "The Queen is absolutely passionate about reading and saw huge success when she launched her Reading Room charity on Instagram.
"She has read since she was young and loves nothing more than sitting quietly with King Charles and reading in separate corners of the same room. "I think she has probably be surprised - and thrilled - by the success of this literary venture but she remains loyal to her other charities and causes, particularly domestic violence.
Queen Camilla and King Charles attended the Animal Ball at Lancaster House last night to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the wildlife conservation Elephant Family.
at the Royal Ascot earlier this week — and body language expert Darren Stanton has revealed how the two lean on each other in public.Stanton revealed to Betfair Casino how Charles, 74, often depends on Camilla, 75, for “strength and reassurance,” while she “takes the lead” during their speaking engagements. At the event, Stanton noted that while the duo “look very comfortable and confident together,” the former Prince of Wales sometimes seems lost without his beloved standing “directly by his side.” “She has become his rock who he depends on in social settings,” he said.
and Kate Middleton were among esteemed guests at Royal Ascot today, joining and Queen Camilla on the penultimate day of the races.Arriving alongside Prince William, Kate looked effortlessly elegant in a red Alexander McQueen outfit, along with matching red hat by Philip Treacy. The dress featured a V neck, with lapels, long sleeves and flattering A-line skirt, which she paired with a red Hermès clutch bag and red suede pumps.
taking a fashionable jab at Meghan, who recently lost out on a ritzy deal with French couturier Dior, by sporting an all-white outfit from the label Tuesday. Alleged acrimony between the two nobles reportedly erupted after Harry and Meghan opted to abdicate their royal stations in the UK and relocate to California to quietly raise Archie, 4, and Lilibet, 2.Rumors of contention between the prince’s royal family and his wife reached a fever pitch in January, when Harry released memoir “Spare,” in which he dubbed his father’s wife a “wicked stepmother.” Years prior to the fallout, Camilla and Meghan were said to have had a friendly bond. “In many ways, Camilla had paved the way for Meghan,” Vanity Fair Royal Editor Katie Nicholl said in a Channel 5 documentary, seemingly noting the parallels between the now-queen’s initially frosty welcome into the royal family due to her years-long affair with Charles. “Camilla would have been there to tell her not to take any criticism personally,” added Nicholl, “but this is just what happens when you’re an outsider.”And while it’s unclear whether Camilla’s re-do regalia at the Ascot was meant to be a dig at Markle, sources told Page Six Wednesday, “The gossip in the royal enclosure was how happy everyone was that Meghan and Harry weren’t here.”
custom-made milky white luxury coat, matching hat and dress for the event in Berkshire, England.She finished off her look with diamond earrings, a thick silver necklace and a gemstone brooch.It was reported on June 18 that the Duchess of Sussex, 41, could be working with Dior.Rumors swirled she could be signing a deal with the French label in an attempt to “re-invent” herself.However, Page Six reported a day later that there is no such “mega-bucks” contract in the works.Her rep also told the Telegraph that the Dior claims were false, with a source from the clothing house explaining it was “nonplussed as to how the story came about.”But the former actress is a big fan of Dior, having sported them for Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee in 2022 and at her son Prince Archie’s christening in 2019.Her husband, Prince Harry, also loves to rock Dior.
Did Queen Camilla just pull a super shady move on Meghan Markle??
King Charles III and Queen Camilla were all smiles as they joined the rest of the Royal Family at the annual Royal Ascot today, Tuesday 20 June, and the new monarch paid special tribute to his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II.The couple arrived via a special carriage that has been traditional for the King or Queen to travel around the course ahead of the races for the last several years, and were joined by the Duke and Duchess of Wellington. Wearing formal morning dress and a special tie brooch, the King heralded a new era for the event as he attended in his new role for the first time.The couple swept on to the Berkshire racecourse and wished racegoers luck, before giving a speech in honour of the late Queen.The King referenced his mother's lifelong love of horses and racing, something which has been honoured this year with a photo exhibition in the Queen's memory.
King Charles gave a cheeky three word reply to Queen Camilla after she gave him an order during their balcony appearance, a lip reader has claimed.
There were several royal bombshells about Meghan Markle and Prince Harry revealed in two recent royal books: “Elizabeth: An Intimate Portrait” by writer Gyles Brandreth and royal expert Katie Nicholl‘s new book, “The New Royals.”
The Princess of Wales made a swift head-turn gesture away from Queen Camilla during Trooping Of The Colour on Saturday. The gesture seemed to happen when Queen Camilla was giving King Charles a "stern pep talk," a body language expert has claimed to The Mirror.
, the podcast host was spotted wearing a casual (and refreshingly attainable) fit while out and about in California. In a series of photos from June 16, the can be seen wearing a pair of black skinny jeans and a matching top with black ballet flats and her oversized bag. Per Markle also layered the otherwise all-black ensemble with La Ligne's in cream and cobalt blue, which retails for $195 on the brand's website and runs from a size XS to 3XL. Markle went for a minimal makeup look and wore her hair down in loose waves with a Gen Z-approved middle part, despite breaking out their .
New Idea’s palace insiders reveal the rehearsals leading up to the June 17 parade were marred in controversy after the King’s wife and only sister “butted heads” throughout the proceedings.
Welp, he’s done it again!
As the Royal Family gathered for Trooping the Colour the Princess of Wales turned her head swiftly as Queen Camilla appeared to give King Charles a “stern pep talk”, according to a body language expert. It was the first birthday parade for the monarch and it wall full of displays of pomp and pageantry from the most prestigious regiments in the British Army.
Trooping the Colour — once again stealing the show.Accompanied by siblings Prince George and Princess Charlotte, the royal trio waved to spectators from their carriage while en route to the Horse Guards Parade with their mother, Kate Middleton, 41, and Queen Camilla, 75.Audiences were captivated by the animated faces of Louis, 5, who, at one point, held his nose and grimaced.Meanwhile, King Charles, 74, and Prince William, 40, traveled on horses, marking the first time a monarch has ridden horseback since the late Queen Elizabeth II in 1986.After the parade, the royal family gathered on the Buckingham Palace balcony to watch a flypast, and Louis saluted onlookers.While the newly coronated king won’t turn 75 until November, the summertime celebration is a royal tradition.This isn’t the first time Louis has become the star of the show with his playful behavior. At the queen’s Platinum Jubilee last year, Louis’ stunts were a welcome distraction for audiences at home.And at Charles’ coronation last month, Louis stole the limelight while letting out a few yawns during the ceremony.Charles was not only competing with Louis’ adorable antics Saturday, but also daughter-in-law Meghan Markle’s “Suits.”The USA Network series became available to watch Saturday on Netflix, which is also home to Markle and Prince Harry’s bombshell docuseries.Markle, 41, plays lawyer Rachel Zane in “Suits,” her final acting project before becoming a royal in 2018.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle did not make the trip across the pond to celebrate King Charles III’s first Trooping the Colour parade.
Diana: The Musical is headed to the West End and will star Loose Women panellist Denise Welch as Queen Elizabeth II as she makes a return to the theatre.
Queen Camilla was spotted greeting many of her friends over the weekend at the Queen's Reading Room Literary Festival on Sunday.
Meghan Markle's pal has shared an adorable snap of Princess Lilibet on Instagram to mark her second birthday.
The King arrived in Romania last week for a private visit and a break from official engagements almost a month after his Coronation took place.The monarch is regular visitor to the country and is incredibly popular with the locals. As well as enjoying a strong relationship, he has a number of unique properties in the country’s Transylvanian region. His Majesty on holiday alone as Queen Camilla is thought to be enjoying some downtime at her home in Wiltshire.