Queen Camilla has earned her sister-in-law Princess Anne’s admiration and respect over the years and shares ‘secrets’ with the senior royal, according to former BBC royal expert Jennie Bond.
Queen Camilla has garnered the “admiration” of sister-in-law Princess Anne and has shared ‘secrets’ with the royal, according to a Royal expert. Former BBC Royal correspondent Jennie Bond has claimed that Camilla, who joined the Royal Family officially in 2005 after marrying King Charles, Anne’s brother, has noticeably made strides in forming strong bonds within the Royal circle, reports OK!.
Jennie explained: “Yes I think Camilla has earned her sister-in-law’s admiration, just as she has won the respect of many people in the country. This was an unusual moment for both women, and I think it showed their mutual respect. Camilla and Anne have known each other for a very long time.”
Camilla married Charles in 2005 and has earned the respect of the royal circle (
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She elaborated on the “history” the two women share and how they will exchange “secrets” through mutual trust. Jennie added: “You have to remember that Camilla was married to Andrew Parker Bowles, who was once a boyfriend of the princess. They share a lot of history and probably a lot of secrets.”
The former BBC Royal correspondent pointed out that it might have been “tricky” for Anne to see Camilla assume the role of Queen following the death of her mother, Queen Elizabeth II.
However, Anne recognises the “tremendous support” Camilla provides to her brother Charles. “It may have been quite tricky for both of them to adjust to the new situation with Camilla becoming the senior royal and, indeed, taking on the role of Anne’s beloved mother,” the expert stated.
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“But I think Anne has seen what a tremendous support Camilla is to Charles: the King is certainly lucky to have two strong women either side of him, supporting him in his work and caring deeply about his welfare.”
She recently received an Honorary Doctorate of Literature
While Camilla has won over many of the Royals, Jennie notes that she’s yet to win favour with stepson Prince Harry. She concluded: “It’s not easy being a second wife, a stepmother, a step grandmother, or a commoner stepping into the royal goldfish bowl. Camilla has done it all and, for almost all the family, with the exception of Harry and Meghan, she is loved or at least well-liked and has become a key player in the institution of monarchy.”
Recently celebrating a unique moment, Her Majesty was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Literature on 20 November, an accolade that her sister-in-law, Princess Anne, had the delight of presenting at the University of London.
In what was a comparatively infrequent joint appearance, the senior royals posed for official photographs, with Camilla receiving the prestigious honour. Holding the role of Chancellor of the University of London, Princess Anne, aged 72, directed the ceremony at the Senate House venue in Bloomsbury. Commanding the stage, she summoned Camilla, age 77, to inscribe her signature in a significant book and accept her doctorate, subsequently joining together for a photo session.
Camilla, throughout her Royal engagements, has fervently advocated for literacy and literary work, supporting numerous related charities and even establishing her own reading initiative, The Queen’s Reading Room.
The occasion spotlighted not only Camilla’s passion for literature but also her increasingly warm rapport with Anne.
