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Charles and Camilla on tour

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mokryna Wed 17-Nov-21 09:35:53

I have noticed that Camilla is walking behind Charles is this correct as he isn’t King?

Anniebach Wed 17-Nov-21 09:39:41

She walked just behind him when he was greeted , she couldn’t
push herself ahead of him could she

merlotgran Wed 17-Nov-21 09:45:01

She looks very stylish.

I’d like to say, Go, Camilla!’ but then some might take it literally.

Scones Wed 17-Nov-21 09:45:49

I was just looking at the photos of them and thought how elegant and beautiful Camilla always looks. I really admire her style.

Lucca Wed 17-Nov-21 09:46:15

I am absolutely amazed at people noticing things like where royals stand and who walks where!!
It makes me feel a bit Vicky Pollard tonbe honest….

mokryna Wed 17-Nov-21 09:58:23

Please note, I am not having a ´dig’ at either of them. I just wondered what was the protocol was.

MissAdventure Wed 17-Nov-21 10:00:32

Much as I am not a royalist in any way, shape, or form, I do think both of them have improved immeasurably since they got together. (Looks wise)

Josianne Wed 17-Nov-21 10:02:18

I ask myself questions like that all the time mokryna maybe because we are perceptive or for me fascinated!
I don't think it says much about Camilla herself, other than this is the way in which things will be done in the future.

JenniferEccles Wed 17-Nov-21 10:08:39

Maybe Charles is just a faster walker!
I often find myself trailing in my husband’s wake when we are out!

Alegrias1 Wed 17-Nov-21 10:08:57

Crikey.

MissAdventure Wed 17-Nov-21 10:10:50

I never let a partner walk in front of me.
I find it archaic.

Josianne Wed 17-Nov-21 10:11:00

JenniferEccles

Maybe Charles is just a faster walker!
I often find myself trailing in my husband’s wake when we are out!

It depends who is holding the dog's lead with us. grin

Scones Wed 17-Nov-21 10:24:14

MissAdventure

I never let a partner walk in front of me.
I find it archaic.

grin

MissAdventure Wed 17-Nov-21 10:26:19

I'm serious.
I hate to see women scuttling around after some miserable swine as he strides off in front having a tantrum.

Calistemon Wed 17-Nov-21 10:28:04

merlotgran

She looks very stylish.

I’d like to say, Go, Camilla!’ but then some might take it literally.

?

Bluebellwould Wed 17-Nov-21 10:28:04

Camilla has always walked behind Charles. He gets off airplanes first as well. She is being very careful to be a support to Charles instead of competing like Diana ended up doing. I don’t think she wants to be famous/celebrity. She seems to be a very good helpmate to him which is probably why we see him being much more cheerful these days.

Scones Wed 17-Nov-21 10:28:06

Oh I see. Yes, I notice this and always think, 'Have they had a row.'

MissAdventure Wed 17-Nov-21 10:30:04

I must say he did make me laugh this time.

youtu.be/bHQ21Z3Bb1s

Calistemon Wed 17-Nov-21 10:30:21

MissAdventure

I never let a partner walk in front of me.
I find it archaic.

If DH does that because he walks faster I shout 'Oi, me knees are playing up' and he waits so I can grab his arm/hand whatever.

BlueSky Wed 17-Nov-21 10:34:13

I like them as a couple, they were obviously meant to be. Good to see Camilla is now a lot more accepted than before.

MissAdventure Wed 17-Nov-21 10:35:12

smile
Exactly the right way for equals to be.
My ex used to try the old striding off trick when he had the hump.
Horrible!

maddyone Wed 17-Nov-21 10:41:38

I’m pleased Camilla is more accepted now. Charles and Camilla often walk side by side, but I believe that in royal circles the one of higher rank is supposed to walk first. Camilla’s rank comes from her husband, and therefore he is of higher rank than she is and will go first. However I think that only applies when being introduced for example, because as I said before, they often walk side by side.

Anniebach Wed 17-Nov-21 10:44:21

She does not always walk behind him, yesterday a film clip was shown of them being greeted by the king and queen of Jordan.
The Queen stood behind her husband and Camilla stood behind Charles

Josianne Wed 17-Nov-21 10:45:17

I think we can safely assume that any arguments between these two will not be played out in public, like those painful moments between Charles and Diana.

Calistemon Wed 17-Nov-21 10:48:04

He gets off airplanes first as well

Very gentlemanly, at least if she stumbles she has someone to cushion her fall.