The accession of Camilla Parker Bowles to the throne alongside King Charles III
At 76 years old, Camilla Parker Bowles has managed to achieve her long-awaited throne next to King Charles III, overcoming the numerous pressures and scandals that marked her relationship with the then Prince of Wales in the 70s. However, her challenge does not end there. , as he faces the challenge of adapting to a monarchical institution where he competes in popularity with a figure beloved by the British people, Kate Middleton.
The tension in the Royal House
Their relationship has never been good, and with Kate facing a tough battle with cancer, the tension has only increased. The feelings of envy that Camilla Parker Bowles experiences towards Kate Middleton are an open secret in the Palace. In fact, Prince Harry exposed this in his controversial autobiography, ‘Spare’, by revealing that Charles and Camilla reprimanded Prince William for his wife’s extensive media appeal, which drew attention away from the causes behind it. both support.
Rivalry and tensions in the Royal Family
These tactics have created an atmosphere of tension and rivalry in the Royal Family. Harry did not hesitate to refer to her stepmother as a ‘dangerous woman’ who has ‘left bodies in her path’ due to her desperation to redeem her image after Charles and Diana’s scandalous divorce. Despite Charles’s hope that his wife can surpass or at least rival the Princess of Wales, the preference of the British people appears to be well-defined.
Kate Middleton’s popularity
Kate Middleton’s popularity within the Royal House is undeniable. According to surveys, she is the most loved and followed by the British people, even surpassing Prince William and Princess Anne. On the other hand, Camilla is in tenth place on the list, showing a considerable gap in popularity with respect to the princess of wales. This disparity has sparked a contest of egos at the Palace, a rivalry that persists despite Kate’s recent cancer diagnosis.
Camilla’s attitude towards Kate Middleton’s illness
It is said that Camilla does not show any signs of mercy in the face of this painful situation that puts the princess’s life at risk. Her relationship remains just as tense, with almost no interaction between them. This dynamic became evident shortly after Kate made her diagnosis public through a moving video, when Camilla attended an event in Shrewsbury. There, she met supporters of the British Royal Family who wanted to convey good wishes to Kate. A banner read: ‘Send our love to Kate.’ Camilla Parker Bowles, apathetic, prepared to pick up the banner and simply commented that the monarch’s favorite daughter-in-law was ‘more or less fine’, without any show of empathy. This attitude has only confirmed what many already suspected: the queen consort does not feel special concern for Kate Middleton’s well-being.
