Queen Camilla's telling Wimbledon remark that laid bare 'royal family drama'
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Wimbledon is one sporting event that never fails to draw in the royals. The prestigious tennis tournament, which kicks off again on Monday, typically sees Royal spectators such as the Princess of Wales, Zara and Mike Tindall, and even Queen Camilla.
Last year, she surprised everyone with an unannounced visit to the All England Club to enjoy the quarter finals from the Royal Box on Centre Court, alongside her sister Annabel Elliot. This came during a challenging period for Camilla, who had been holding down the fort in early 2024 while her husband King Charles and Kate took a break from public duties due to their cancer diagnoses.
Despite these concerns, she managed to unwind during her day at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, looking elegant in a cream linen dress adorned with large giraffe motifs by Anna Valentine, and a Jack Russell brooch from Van Cleef and Arpels.
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Upon arrival at the championships, she met former player Laura Robson, who now works in international player relations. Significantly, the Queen shared with her that it was "so nice to be able to escape for a day".
Camilla also took the time to commend head gardener Martyn Falconer, who has dedicated 25 years to maintaining Wimbledon's beautiful grounds. "It all looks fantastic. It always looks absolutely perfect," she complimented him, reports the Mirror.
The Queen encountered a delightful coincidence, meeting another Camila – the daughter of Mexican doubles tennis ace Santiago Gonzalez – and warmly remarked "fancy having two Camillas here" while suggesting they take a photo together. She also examined young Camila's Wimbledon pass with curiosity.
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Taking the time to engage with Natalia from Burntwood School in Wandsworth, and Yug from Harris Academy Wimbledon, Her Majesty expressed interest in their roles as ball girl and ball boy, enquiring about the courts they served on and if they were enjoying the experience.
While it remains unconfirmed whether Kate will grace the All England Club during Wimbledon this year, there is much anticipation as she resumes her Royal responsibilities at a measured pace post-cancer treatment.
Confusion ensued last week regarding Kate's attendance at Royal Ascot after a premature announcement placed her name on the official list for the carriage procession, alongside Prince William and the monarchs. The subsequent clarification of her absence highlighted the careful consideration she is applying while re-establishing her Royal workload in light of her cancer remission and recovery from chemotherapy.
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