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King Charles & Queen Camilla celebrate 20 years of marriage today!

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FriedGreenTomatoes2 Wed 09-Apr-25 13:41:56

She’s just good for him,” says one friend now, repeating the refrain of many. “She brightens his life, doesn’t she?

“They make each other laugh. And thank God for that – they’ve needed it recently.”

Congratulations to them both today!
The pic was taken yesterday, in Rome.

Calendargirl Wed 09-Apr-25 17:41:58

Nanato3

Both adulterer's . Not my king and she's consort queen .

Well, he is the King, whatever you think.

And she is the Queen.

Anniebach Wed 09-Apr-25 17:41:59

BlueBelle it was so painful for all involved, over 40 years ago
yet still has to be dragged up

Calendargirl Wed 09-Apr-25 17:42:37

Long may they reign.

Sparklefizz Wed 09-Apr-25 17:48:14

If Camilla had waited for Charles when he was on deployment instead of marrying Andrew PB ... or if Charles had proposed before he went away ... or if Camilla had been considered "suitable" despite the fact that she had a "past" and wasn't a virgin ..... then their lives might have been different and so would Diana's.

Anniebach Wed 09-Apr-25 17:52:05

The virgin story is rubbish

Allira Wed 09-Apr-25 17:53:15

Congratulation to them both on their 20th anniversary.

I can't believe it's 20 years either. Yes, Camilla does seem to be good for Charles and I agree, Blossoming, they probably should have been allowed to be together from the beginning.

However, it is said that everything happens for a reason and their respective children are four of the reasons.

Ladyripple Wed 09-Apr-25 17:53:28

I like Camilla,always have.She is perfect for Charles.

escaped Wed 09-Apr-25 17:57:34

Happy anniversary, and such a romantic city in which to spend it. (Not that C & C will be visiting it much!)

Jaberwok Wed 09-Apr-25 19:12:52

Prince William was once asked if he was ok with Camilla, and he replied that 'she made his father happy and that was fine with him'. Harry apparently felt the same until.......... I too wonder how the families that were broken because of her affair managed? .It was though all very long ago, and the King and his wife are certainly very happy.😊

Labradora Wed 09-Apr-25 19:21:09

Congratulations to them both and wishing King Charles and Queen Camilla many more happy years together.

glasshalffullagain Wed 09-Apr-25 20:05:48

Anniebach

Perhaps the children of the men Diana had affairs with think of her

Oh dear.

Cossy Wed 09-Apr-25 20:09:06

Don’t dislike either of them (I don’t know either of them) but I do wish they had been allowed to marry before they both embarked on heartbreaking first marriages?

I cannot help it, the whole thing does leave a bit of a sour taste.

I wish them no ill though.

Nanato3 Wed 09-Apr-25 20:09:39

Calendargirl

Nanato3

Both adulterer's . Not my king and she's consort queen .

Well, he is the King, whatever you think.

And she is the Queen.

She is not the Queen She is Queen Consort whatever you might think .

Anniebach Wed 09-Apr-25 20:21:31

Queen Consorts. Elizabeth Queen Mother, Queen Mary , Queen Alexander, Queen Camilla

Calendargirl Wed 09-Apr-25 21:19:02

No Nanato3, you are wrong.

Her title was changed from ‘Queen Consort’ to ‘Queen’ around the time of the Coronation.

So she is ‘The Queen’ or ‘Queen Camilla’.

Take your pick.

smile

Anniebach Wed 09-Apr-25 21:51:47

The King and Queen have had a private audience with The Pope

Mollygo Wed 09-Apr-25 22:01:37

Nanato3
She is the Queen, but you’re welcome to your opinion. She won’t care.

Aldom Wed 09-Apr-25 22:02:59

Queen Consort signifies The wife of a reigning monarch. The late Queen Elizabeth said that it was her wish for Camilla to be known as Queen Consort, not Princesses Consort. The late Queen's mother was also Queen Consort. Just as were the wives of ealier kings.

Nanato3 Wed 09-Apr-25 22:07:31

Calendargirl

No Nanato3, you are wrong.

Her title was changed from ‘Queen Consort’ to ‘Queen’ around the time of the Coronation.

So she is ‘The Queen’ or ‘Queen Camilla’.

Take your pick.

smile

The late Queen Elizabeth's wish was that camilla be known as
Queen Consort and that was agreed on .
Nevertheless it doesn't matter what's she's called I don't look on her has my Queen, neither do a great many other people. It's a pity Charles took the throne and didn't abdicate and let William and Kate become King and Queen.
This is my opinion . What happened to free speech!

Mollygo Wed 09-Apr-25 22:14:27

Nanato3
This is my opinion . What happened to free speech!

Nothing’s happened to free speech.
You have your opinion.
Others on here have theirs.
The Queen is the King’s wife.

25Avalon Wed 09-Apr-25 22:18:09

I was anti Camilla for many years but I have revised my opinion. She does seem very good for Charles as many have already said. She seems to have the ability to keep him on an even keel which I’m sure is often not an easy task. I take my hat off to her. Queen Elizabeth realised her worth and that Charles would need her when he became King. Happy anniversary to them both. ( never thought I would wish that).

Grannylynj Wed 09-Apr-25 22:20:16

Agree witb nana23

Teazel2 Wed 09-Apr-25 22:25:09

BlueBelle

Good luck to them I m far from a Royalist but they are a great couple together I think she is very good for him and he seems very content and happy with her by his side Can’t believe it’s 20 years good grief
Give it a break Nanato3 don’t hold on to grudges for 20 years

👏👏👏👏👏

Skydancer Wed 09-Apr-25 22:34:37

Surely some people on here have also had affairs? Who are we to judge?

lemsip Wed 09-Apr-25 22:37:42

the late Queen would have been advised to 'okay' the Title Queen for camilla for a smooth transition! The Royals have to do as advised, Doesn't mean she liked it!