Royal drama has always captivated the public’s attention, and the British royal family is no exception. In the midst of the many controversies and scandals surrounding the family, there is one person who stands out as a polarizing figure – Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall. Known for her role as King Charles’ long-time love interest and eventual wife, Camilla has had a tumultuous relationship with the public and the press. While some see her as a heroine and supporter of the future monarch, others view her as a villain, responsible for breaking up the fairy tale romance of Prince Charles and Princess Diana. In recent years, Camilla has also found herself embroiled in a feud with Prince Harry, adding to the drama surrounding this controversial figure. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at Queen Camilla’s complex legacy and explore the various perspectives that shape our understanding of this polarizing figure.
Queen Camilla “Hurt” by Prince Harry’s Scathing Memoir, According to Close Friend and Royal Companion
The publication of Prince Harry’s tell-all memoir, Spare, was as explosive as readers had anticipated. In the book, he accused his stepmother, Camilla, of being a “villain” who was responsible for leaking stories about the royal family to the media. Harry claimed that Camilla had played a wedge between him and his father, Prince Charles, and had even “sacrificed” him in order to improve her own reputation.
Now, Fiona, the Marchioness of Lansdowne and a good friend of Camilla’s, has spoken out about the impact that this attack had on the Queen’s close companion. Speaking to The Sunday Times, Lady Lansdowne revealed that Camilla was “hurt” by Harry’s comments, although she did not let it affect her too deeply. According to Lady Lansdowne, Camilla’s reaction was “much more of an eye-roll response” than anything more dramatic.
Camilla has long been a controversial and divisive figure in the British royal family. She was introduced to Prince Charles in the early 1970s and the couple began a relationship that was later interrupted by the prince’s marriage to Diana, Princess of Wales. After Diana’s untimely death in 1997, Charles and Camilla resumed their relationship and eventually married in 2005. Despite the couple’s long history together, many people in Britain did not warm to Camilla or accept her as a suitable partner for the future king.
Harry’s memoir reignited many of the same debates and criticisms that have been swirling around Camilla for years. However, Lady Lansdowne was keen to defend her friend, saying that Camilla had always been committed to her new role as queen consort and had taken on the challenges of the job with admirable resilience. “It was quite daunting [when Camilla married Charles] but nothing she couldn’t cope with,” Lady Lansdowne said. “Once they were married she knew what was coming. The extraordinary thing is that she has taken it on now at 75. It’s a hell of a thing to be doing when most of us are settling down into retirement.”
Part of Camilla’s resilience in the face of criticism comes from her philosophy of keeping things low-key and not overreacting to negative comments. Lady Lansdowne said that Camilla’s approach was always to “not make a thing of it and it will settle down – least said, soonest mended.” This approach seems to have worked well for Camilla over the years as she has weathered controversies and scrutiny to become an accepted and respected member of the royal family.
The coronation of Prince Charles and Queen Camilla on May 6 will be a major milestone for the royal couple. However, it also presents a potentially awkward situation for Prince Harry, who will be in attendance but has been sharply critical of his stepmother in the recent past. It remains to be seen how Harry and Camilla will interact at the coronation, but whatever happens, Lady Lansdowne is certain that Camilla will handle the situation with grace and composure. “Of course it bothers her, of course it hurts,” Lady Lansdowne said. “But she doesn’t let it get to her.”
In conclusion, Queen Camilla has been a controversial figure in the British monarchy, with some praising her as King Charles’ heroine, while others see her as Prince Harry’s villain. However, her unwavering support for her husband and dedication to promoting charitable causes and arts cannot be denied. With her grace and charisma, she has captured the hearts of many and continues to play an important role in the royal family. As she prepares to one day take on the role of Queen Consort, it will be interesting to see how she continues to shape and influence the British monarchy for years to come.
