At least she doesn't look like a serial killer like I do in my passport photo.
She's a trooper!
Good Morning Sunday 17th May 2026
We’ve all suffered, haven’t we, the impromptu photo catching us at our worst ? I happily delete them meaning that there are fewer pics of me than of anybody else in the family!
However, heads should roll over this - the Queen’s rather orange makeup doesn’t seem to reach the sides of her face, or down her neck, her eyebrows are seriously overdone and the wrinkles which generally accompany our late 70’s alas all to clear in this close up.
The late Queen had wonderful skin throughout her life, but didn’t smoke and drank very little alcohol. Perhaps she also had a better make up
At least she doesn't look like a serial killer like I do in my passport photo.
She's a trooper!
I agree!
Don’t worry Parsley I m sure she will have a laugh herself 99% of her pictures are lovely so I m sure she will just think Silly sods putting that on their front page I doubt she ll lose any sleep She’s down to earth I don’t think she seems like a social butterfly or a person who would worry if she was caught out in her pjs
She’s done a wonderful job that she was never trained for she’s kept up all the appointments whilst her husband is out of action or only partially in action and I think she’s well liked by most and I think her husband adores her, shes a brick
I agree with biglouis that, in the absence of other royals to photograph, Camilla will automatically be plastered over the newspapers. It's just a shame they chose to print the most unflattering shots of her visit. I'm sure Kate had a couple of front page photos with her skirt lifting in the wind. It's just silly.
Im sure I would look a lot worse than this in a strong wind. I lke Camilla (although I didnt always) and think she does a good job. The poor woman is fronting the entire RF while her husband gets on with his cancer treatment,
No-one likes to look at an unflattering photo of themselves so why should anyone think that Camilla won't be bothered? It is a cruel photo to put on the front page of a newspaper. What is it meant to achieve?
She’s an outdoorsy woman anyway so I’d imagine it doesn’t bother her in the slightest. I too have sun tide marks which show when my hair, which is similar in style & colour to hers, blows back. I bet she just issued a cracking expletive and laughed it off. For what it’s worth, I like her and she’s obviously made Charles very happy -at last - in his later years.
I think for her age she looks lovely. There is nothing more natural than a woman's hair blowing in the breeze. If it was laquered like an helmet then it would look silly but this photo is absolutely wonderful.
Stop picking on her.
Is it even poorly done make-up anyway? Or is it where the sun failed to tan her face (under where her hair usually sits).
I always have a sun-line at my temples because I don't usually scrape my hair back.
Who cares really.
Bit of a "nothing" thing - as others said.
Camilla is an elderly woman who looks like an elderly woman. What's wrong with that. The photo was fine except her hair was being blown about.
RosiesMaw2
HousePlantQueen
I am mystified as to the purpose of the newspaper printing this photograph, I agree that Camilla will likely not be concerned, but many women would be, and no doubt we will now have a panel of 'experts' advising the Queen on how to blend her make up. Frankly, it is irrelevant, and spiteful. I can only assume that this has been printed to appeal to the fan club of the late Diana.
You don’t seriously think she does her own hair and make up for official engagements do you?
And to the poster who commented on the hair “style” - 🤣🤣
The commentary made clear it was a gust of wind and not a style designed to flatter any body’s shape of face
She might not do her own hair, but I think she does her own makeup.
I think she’s pretty down to earth.
Well she got what she wanted - Queen Camilla. So I’m sure she can take the flack that goes with being in the public eye.
How about we leave this woman alone, she was doing her duty, it was windy, I like Camilla, we really don't need another woman bashing thread.
I like Camilla and I am sure that she makes our King happy. So I agree with the 'leave her alone' comments!
HousePlantQueen
I am mystified as to the purpose of the newspaper printing this photograph, I agree that Camilla will likely not be concerned, but many women would be, and no doubt we will now have a panel of 'experts' advising the Queen on how to blend her make up. Frankly, it is irrelevant, and spiteful. I can only assume that this has been printed to appeal to the fan club of the late Diana.
You don’t seriously think she does her own hair and make up for official engagements do you?
And to the poster who commented on the hair “style” - 🤣🤣
The commentary made clear it was a gust of wind and not a style designed to flatter any body’s shape of face 
Agree BlueBell , it’s let’s bash Camilla time on social media
Well said BlueBelle I quite agree.
The late Queen Elizabeth would have worn a hat firmly pinned to her head!
The RAF man in the wider part of the photo had no problems with his cap blowing off. 🌬️
Anniebach well boo to Anne and Kate I doubt very much if Kate hate’s people, Anne maybe, seems much less tolerant but that’s their problem I m sure Camilla has other things like her husbands health to lose sleep over
Granny23
King Charles is no oil painting but nobody criticises him for his looks or what he wears. Such comments are reserved for female members of the royal family and "celebrities' who seemingly can't do right for doing wrong, to the extent that some of these women lose self confidence and develop mental health issues. Most of the critics are women. So much for the "sisterhood".
Spot on Granny23!
I like the lady she’s low key never tries to outdo anyone just gets on with it
She looks fine to me if the thread was to poke fun or point out her deficiencies I don’t think it’s working
My face has got very brown in the sun and if my hair blew up I dare say I d have a tide line too She’s alright
Woman in her 70s caught in an unflattering light, looking like a woman in her 70s caught in an unflattering light.
Camilla-haters will love it. The rest of us will just sigh.
I'm surprised that one of the tabloids, at least, didn't question, "has she still got it?". The usual tripe accompanying photo's of older, high-profile women when they are being subjected to the tabloid 'f**kability test'.
You seem to have great insight Anniebach are they friends of yours? It was taken at RAF Leeming yesterday, so I’m confused by your August comment.
This picture is also in The Times today, I don’t see any make up issues, but then I haven’t scrutinised it, it’s just a picture.
yes, the late queen had wonderful skin because she never smoked! camilla enjoys her cigarettes!
The photo is not too bad how did her hair get to look how it is was there some sudden gusts of wind? Our weather has suddenly changed so the wind can really mess our hair style up,
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