Camilla Shand: What you need to know about the future Queen of Britain?
WITH the coronation of King Charles III on the throne, Camilla will become the new Queen of Britain and take on a new role at the side of King Charles III.
The owner of the full name Camilla Shand, who was born in July 1947, is seen to be loyal to King Charles including the death of the late Queen Elizabeth II in September 2022.
Camilla is also the first woman loved by King Charles III and a friend who will become the 29th Queen at the coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey on May 6.
HERE ARE 7 INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT CAMILLA SHAND
EARLY RELATIONSHIP WITH CHARLES
Camilla and King Charles III had known each other since their teenage years, but were separated when King Charles joined the Royal Navy in 1971. They then met again in 1972 and became close.
Camilla and ex-husband Parker Bowles divorced in 1995. Meanwhile, King Charles and Princess Diana divorced the following year and Camilla almost disappeared from public life as public and media support shifted to Princess Diana.
Pro-Diana, anti-Camilla sentiment grew stronger out of sympathy for Diana after she was killed in a car accident in Paris in 1997.
DESIRABLE CHARACTERISTICS
Camilla is known for her friendly nature, easy-going and likes to help others. She is also known as a skilled horseman and often participates in equestrian competitions.
FIRST MARRIAGE
Camilla was previously married to Andrew Parker Bowles in 1973 and the couple had two children. Despite this, his close relationship with King Charles continued and became the focus of the media.
ALLEGATIONS RELATED IN KING CHARLES HOUSEHOLD ISSUE
Camilla’s name was involved in controversy when it was linked to the marriage crisis between Charles and Diana.
Diana herself once disclosed about Camilla’s relationship with her husband in an interview with the BBC in 1995 by describing that there were three people in her household.
SECOND MARRIAGE
Camilla and Charles finally married on April 9, 2005 in a limited ceremony in Windsor. The couple married in front of 800 guests and were attended by royal guests including Queen Elizabeth II.
GOVERNMENT DUTIES
As the wife of the Prince of Wales, Camilla has been involved in many charity projects and official duties, including organizing trips abroad and giving support to different charities.
PRIVATE LIFE
Camilla spends her free time reading, riding and enjoying the outdoors. He also enjoys visiting organic farms and participating in social events that support the mental health and animal welfare sectors.
Camilla has also defined the royal role by championing issues close to her heart such as helping children with literacy and showing moral support to victims of domestic violence.
