from scandal to redemption, portrait of Camilla, new queen consort

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C. Verove, S. Ricottier, M. Bradshaw, N. Boothby, M. Saurier, V. Huon – France 3

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Camilla Parker-Bowles is starting a new life. Having become the queen consort of the United Kingdom, she must learn her new role, after having spent several decades in the shadow of Prince Charles, while the British still adore Princess Diana.

Under the applause, the entry of a new queen to Buckingham Palace (London, United Kingdom). Alongside Charles III, Camilla Parker-Bowles, outcast turned queen consort, found her place in the monarchy and the hearts of the British. “I think she is in her role. She behaves extremely well”, says a woman. Charles and Camilla met in 1970, during a polo match. Love at first sight is immediate, but it is with Diana that Charles will marry, 11 years later.

Camilla was there, as she always was with Charles. She then becomes the prince’s mistress. Held responsible for her divorce, she becomes the most hated woman in the country. Against the advice of the British and his mother, he finally imposed her, and married her in 2005. From then on, the couple appeared to be accomplices during official trips. The queen finally granted Camilla a few months ago the right to become queen consort. “What happened with Diana was over 25 years ago. We have to move on”now believes a Briton.

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