Princess Catherine and Princess Anne were shocked by Queen Camilla's comments about King Charles III's health as he battles challenges. The royal family is under intense scrutiny, with concerns over unity following the fallout from Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
At the Balmoral summit, tensions between Queen Camilla and the younger royals emerged. Particularly over Prince William's proposals to modernise the monarchy. Queen Camilla reacted emotionally to William's proposals, expressing her displeasure at the potential redistribution of royal duties that could impact her position.
Her issues with the younger royals, particularly Catherine and William, stem from past grievances and insecurities about her status as Queen Consort. Camilla’s scathing comments at the meeting upset both Catherine and Anne, revealing a rift within the royal family.
While William has supported the inclusion of younger royals in royal duties, Camilla sees this as a threat to her influence. Public sentiment has largely been supportive of Catherine, who is seen as the embodiment of modern values, while Camilla’s outbursts have been criticised.
Experts have stressed that the monarchy needs to adapt to contemporary expectations while maintaining traditions. The decisions the royal family makes going forward will have a huge impact on their future relevance. Each member, including Catherine, Anne and Charles, must navigate their roles carefully to ensure the monarchy survives these challenges.