The days have been busy for members of the royal family since the announcement of the death of Elizabeth II, which occurred on September 8, 2022. Prince Charles became king, his wife Camilla (75) is therefore now queen consort. A status that honors him but which is not easy, especially when you have a broken toe. Indeed, according to information from Daily Telegraph, she would do her best to manage her foot weakened by a broken toe last week. She put aside her physical pain to support the man of her life in the face of his duties as a monarch.
The disappearance of Her Majesty Elizabeth took place at Balmoral, a royal residence located in Scotland. The closest members of the family therefore went to his bedside last week and Camilla did not miss the call to be with her husband Charles III. Together, they have since crossed the United Kingdom and chained the ceremonies, the latest to date the funeral vigil in Westminster Hall.
According to the source of Daily Telegraph, Camilla takes it upon herself and ensures in her mission to support the king during this physically and emotionally intense week: “The timing is unfortunate, but she is brave as a soldier.“The Press Association agency tried to find out more from the king’s representatives, but its spokesperson simply said: “We do not comment on health.”
This information comes as the royal couple are expected in Wales for their first official visit as the Queen’s successor. Charles III and Camilla will attend a mass in Llandaff Cathedral before receiving condolences from the Welsh parliament, The Senedd. The King will then hold a private audience with the First Minister of Wales Mark Drakeford followed by a reception hosted by the Welsh government. Finally, he will return to Buckingham Palace in the evening for a State dinner. On September 19, the royal couple will then be more than expected for the state funeral of Elizabeth II.
If she was first considered the rival of Lady Diana, Camilla ex-Parker Bowles has gradually gained the confidence of the British people. Today, if she is not unanimous, she is considered Charles’ pillar and helps him in the most difficult times, in particular to keep his cool, he who can be easily angry.