Relationship of the Royal Family with The Duchess of Cornwall


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That video doesn't seem to be working now. Either way, from what I have seen and read, it appears that the Queen and Philip get along well with Camilla. It would be hard not to because they seem to have a lot in common. I do recall reading that the Queen liked Camilla long before the marriage occurred, but I believe that was in the book "The Queen and Di" which didn't really have a positive image of Diana.
 
:previous: You are right, it is lovley. Later he almost seems to be watching over her until some official escorts her away. :flowers:
 
If a picture speaks louder than a thousand words, then Prince William's actions have spoken even louder than Prince Harry's words. Bravo to both young men for living in the present instead of in the past, and for choosing positive emotions over negative ones.
 
VictoriaStyles said:
This is a lovely little video that shows how William feels about Camilla. It's about Charles and Camilla but you can see William's reaction towards her at the very end. I think it's too spontaneous to be "arranged."
Prince Charles And Duchess of Cornwall Kiss - YouTube
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William was actually standing there by himself, not talking to anyone, not near anyone - seems that he and Camilla were exchanging comments before she walked up to him. It does look very casual and natural - one of those moments that cannot be staged because at that point one simply cannot be endlessly aware of where the camera/video cameras are - could be a phone video, etc. They both seem agreeable here.

The 'stop-action' analysis of the kiss with Prince Charles I could have done without. :D

My guess is - Camilla is the equivalent in personal terms of 'easy on the eyes' (from all that is said about her and how she comes across in videos such as this). Translation: easy to like. Anyone who has had to deal with step-children in difficult circumstances knows that Camilla has stamina if nothing else.

It speaks well of what is to come, too. With a Queen Consort as welcoming and adept as Camilla, the 'court of King Charles' will be an amiable and inclusive one IMO. What a huge 'job' Camilla really has - I'd find it daunting - keeping on good terms with an extended family so various and complex - plus the public, yet she is doing it so far with such warmth, humor and good grace. Startling that she has been able to grow into her position with such success. Speaks to her maturity but also to some considerable natural skills and talents.

P.S. What strikes me when I see footage like this is how handy it really is to have a Lady-In-Waiting - kind of a Professional Friend - at one's elbow to chat with (or appear to chat with). Does Camilla have a Lady-In-Waiting that comes with her on her appearances?
 
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You know something, I'm not even sure that she has any Ladies-In-Waiting period.

I think that the "court of King Charles" will be a necessary step to the changes that will occur during Prince William's eventual reign. I think that Prince Charles sees the need for the Monarchy to change with the times. Her Majesty sees it as well and she is adapting as much as she can but Prince Charles will take it a bit further and Prince William will take it even further yet. While I wish none of them any ill (or a shortened life), I am glad that I am young enough to more than likely live to see at least some of the changes that both Prince Charles and Prince William will make during their reigns.
 
William was hott in that video, all tall and giantly. Oh wait my bad, this is supposed to be about Camilla.
 
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William and Harry sure loved their mother and still miss her but she's dead and can't be brought back ::flowers princess di :: RIP, but their father remarried and she is now the woman who makes their father happy so they are happy for their father. Did the boys know that their mother and father weren't in love after a while?
 
I can't imagine that they didn't realize things had gone wrong. They were becoming young men before she died and it would have been impossible to hide what was being bandied about all over the press. Plus, I don't have a reliable link for it but I have read somewhere on a different thread (I think) that Diana had developed the bad habit of confiding her problems with Prince Charles to Prince William. If so, that is a bad thing for any divorcing parent to do to a child. The kids shouldn't have to take sides. But even if she didn't do that, I believe that the boys were simply too old to not see that there were serious issues between their parents.

From what I have read here and there, Camilla has apparently tried to be more of a friend to the young Princes rather than a step-mother. Bravo to her for all the effort she has made to avoid even the slightest hint that she intends to try to take Diana's place in any respect. Not too many women are that sensitive to and respectful of other people's feelings. I admired a great many things about Princess Diana but I find that I also admire Camilla. Regardless of whether she is given the title of Queen Consort or not, I think she will be a terrific aid to Prince Charles when he becomes King.
 
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William lpoke hott in that video, all tall and giantly. Oh wait my bad, this is supposed to be about Camilla.
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Funny - I'm not a Prince William person one way or the other - but I saw the same thing you saw. Yes. Pretty hot in that video. Yes. :D He has all his hair, too - that helps - so he must be young(er) there - early twenties?
 
Tyger said:
Funny - I'm not a Prince William person one way or the other - but I saw the same thing you saw. Yes. Pretty hot in that video. Yes. :D He has all his hair, too - that helps - so he must be young(er) there - early twenties?
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I would guess that age range as well. Which indicates that Prince William's approval of and, dare I say, affection for Camilla is nothing new. I am guessing from his full head of hair that it was probably from before she and his father married. I wonder if I can trace down a date for the video clip? Hmmm...... something to think about. :)
 
I remember reading back in the summer of '98 in 'The Ladies' Home Journal' (or something along those lines) that Prince Charles had asked his sons if inviting Camila to his 50th Birthday party would bother them. William's answer stuck in my mind. He basically said 'whatever makes you happy, Papa', and to me, that meant acceptance of his father's choice of a woman he had loved for years. I'm glad to see them all getting along, because it would be painful for Charles to have to be stuck between the sons that he loves, and the love of his life.
 
I agree wholeheartedly that the young Princes have accepted their father's choice and from th evidence (interviews and video clips), I would say that not only do they accept her, they are at the very least fond of her.
I think that Her Majesty also accepts Camilla she now sees how much they love each other and how well Camilla is willing to work in support of Prince Charles and the entire Royal Family. Camilla has become a valuable asset to "the Firm."
 
The clip must date from 2002 or earlier as Prince Charles stopped playing polo after 2002.
 
BellaFay said:
The clip must date from 2002 or earlier as Prince Charles stopped playing polo after 2002.
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No freakin way, really? When did this happen?! I thought if rich British men didn't play polo they would die. :eek:
 
Grandduchess24 said:
William and Harry sure loved their mother and still miss her but she's dead and can't be brought back ::flowers princess di :: RIP, but their father remarried and she is now the woman who makes their father happy so they are happy for their father. Did the boys know that their mother and father weren't in love after a while?
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Thinking along these lines made me realize something also that most probably influenced William and Harry's opinion and relationship with Camilla and that is that most likely they have never heard one negative word from Camilla about their mother. Oh I'm sure Camilla had her opinions but she was wise enough to say them in private and to trusted friends she knew wouldn't repeat things. As the boys grew older, they came to realize that there are two sides to a story and after meeting and spending time with Camilla, they realized that not only did she make their father happy, but was a down to earth likeable woman and could be a trusted friend.
 
to me, it seems like William genuinely likes Camilla a lot. as for Harry, I think he respects that his father loves and needs her, but I'm not sure whether he really likes her that much (even if he says so)
 
Given the fact that Prince Harry tends to speak his mind rather than what is politically correct, I am inclined to take him at his word. If he's only spouting the "party line" about his feelings for Camilla, it would be pretty much a first for him to speak what some people want to hear rather than his own thoughts and feelings.

On the line of Prince Harry's relationship with Camilla, how often have we seen photographs that included the two of them in the same shot? Maybe I'm looking in the wrong places but it seems like it just isn't photographic news to show them together.
 
I think it's pretty obvious that Camilla gets on very well with Princes William and Harry. The photos with both Camilla and Harry together show that. The Duchess has never - EVER - said a word in public about that dreadful time before Charles and Diana broke up, never spilled the beans to the press. She is a big asset to the royal family and something else which endears her to me, is that she is a major supporter of animal welfare and patron of a refuge.
 
Nico said:
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First off - I just LOVE Camilla's hat sense! :flowers: I think she and I were present at the Court of the Sun King of France at Versailles :D In a previous life, of course. Ha! I LOVE HER HATS!

Which brings up the matter - why are there not threads about the French Court at Versailles during all the Louis'? Amazing time in history - and talk about royal plummage - and protocol!

Side note: what on earth might Charles be looking at with such intensity - and actually seeing at that elevation (they are on the BP balcony, after all)?
 
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There's lots to look at...maybe even a familiar face in the crowd? :D
 

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Tyger said:
Side note: what on earth might Charles be looking at with such intensity - and actually seeing at that elevation (they are on the BP balcony, after all)?
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I just checked the facial expression you're referring to, and to me, it looks like he's deep in thought. Wonder what inspired the expression, regardless of what it is.
 
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Prince Charles: "Bloody d--n balcony...bloody d--n uniform. Wish I was in my garden! I wonder if anyone will notice me drinking up here?"
 
XeniaCasaraghi said:
Prince Charles: "Bloody d--n balcony...bloody d--n uniform. Wish I was in my garden! I wonder if anyone will notice me drinking up here?"
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:ROFLMAO: You should put that picture with your caption in the 'Caption This' thread in the Royal Chitchat (or Royal Life and Lifestyle, don't remember which at the moment) section. It's priceless :D
 
XeniaCasaraghi said:
Prince Charles: "Bloody d--n balcony...bloody d--n uniform. Wish I was in my garden! I wonder if anyone will notice me drinking up here?"
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Nice try but Charles really isn't a drinker. I was thinking more along the lines "hmmm... looks like these shoes just might last another 20 years". :D
 
How Kate and Camilla have become best friends sharing beauty tips and royal do's and don'ts | Mail Online

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The Royal men, including Prince William and Prince Charles, don't have much sensitivity when it comes to easing new members into royal life, according to a close family friend
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What are they talking about here. I mean really William her husband, why wouldn`t he out of all the other members of the BRF be sensitive and sorta get what Kate must be going through. He knows how much his mother heck even his aunt struggled with adjusting with royal life that`s why I find that sentence weird.
 
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