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Yahoo
09-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
King Charles and Queen Camilla Seem Truly Happy Together
When King Charles and Queen Camilla announced that they would be in Italy for their 20th wedding anniversary, the idea of a special photograph to mark the milestone seemed like it wouldn't necessarily be required. Plenty of images, including one of them attending a lavish State Banquet on the actual anniversary of the marriage, would be filtering through for days. Yet not long after the King and Queen touched down in Rome on Monday, Buckingham Palace released three images described as 'new anniversary photographs.' Taken that evening by photographer Chris Jackson in the garden of the British Ambassador to Italy's residence, they show the couple linking arms and beaming broadly in the evening sun. Camilla chose to wear a brooch with a Lily of the Valley that is said to symbolize enduring love. They are sitting under what the Palace described as the 'Neronian spur of the Aqua Claudia,' a branch of the aqueduct that was once the lifeblood of ancient Rome. The fact that designated anniversary images were taken and released ensured that this personal milestone had its own moment, distinct from the narrative surrounding the tour. And even with a small amount of time, and as the light threatened to fade, the photographer quickly captured their joy. 'They seem happier than ever before, and he in particular is happy,' says Richard Palmer who has covered the royals for more than 20 years. 'Whatever the controversies, she makes him happy and their marriage seems to work. I think he's a better King for it because he's a happier person in general.' Joe Little from Majesty Magazine agrees. 'The King and Queen are clearly in a happy place right now,' he says. 'They both have busy lives, particularly for a couple of their age, but they enjoy what they do and do it well.' While it might seem at odds with the turbulence of the King's cancer diagnosis and ongoing treatment to feel that he is happier than ever, there is much to suggest it is the case. Despite polling in the UK showing that his popularity is still way off where Queen Elizabeth's was, the mood in Britain since he came to the throne from the public and the media has largely been well-disposed towards him. He reigns with Camilla accepted fully as Queen by his side, the well-documented story of her transformation from 'other woman' no longer headlining the narrative around them. 'The new reign has worked much better than I imagined it would,' says Richard Palmer. 'I thought, like a lot of people, that there would be quite a few bumps in the road and it would take a long time for people to get used to King Charles and Queen Camilla. But actually it's been a pretty smooth transition I think.' Notable pieces marking this milestone anniversary have focused on what keeps their marriage strong. Camilla's sister Annabel Elliot gave a rare comment to the Daily Mail newspaper where she described their relationship as 'a huge friendship.' And in October 2024 at the end of their tour of Australia and Samoa, a royal aide summed up their dynamic by saying the King gets 'great strength from the Queen's presence,' adding that 'she keeps it real.' They are different personalities—he is often described as a workaholic and she is happy to relax. They also spend time apart, with Camilla keeping her Wiltshire home, Ray Mill, while Charles has his own retreat, Highgrove House. A shared sense of humor is often cited as one of the key elements to their relationship, with multiple photographs over the years showing them laughing during official engagements. In Italy this week the 76-year-old King and 77-year-old Queen have appeared sure-footed and relaxed. The pressures are there— both within the busy schedule and the diplomatic importance of the trip Britain in a post-Brexit era. And the visit comes not long after the King was unable to attend engagements in the UK due to his cancer treatment. But the tone has been anything but strained. Shortly after arriving at the airport Monday, they sat chatting in their car then gestured to reporters and photographers and gave them a wave. At the Colosseum on Tuesday, they conversed quietly to each other between smiles for the cameras and waves to the media and public. Their status speaks for itself, but their demeanors remain low-key. There is a sense of comfort to Charles as a diplomat on the world stage - he may be new to the role of King but he brings decades of experience in public service. And having Camilla by his side has been central to supporting him in his reign. Charles and Camilla's relationship has by no means been plain sailing, and his cancer diagnosis is a significant challenge they now face. But as they mark their 20th wedding anniversary smiling at each other in the Italian sunshine, the message is clear that together they are truly happy. You Might Also Like 12 Weekend Getaway Spas For Every Type of Occasion 13 Beauty Tools to Up Your At-Home Facial Game
Yahoo
07-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The Special Meaning Behind Queen Camilla's Brooch in New Portrait
King Charles and Queen Camilla will celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary on Wednesday, and to mark the occasion Buckingham Palace has released a new picture. The image of the couple, taken this evening as they began their State Visit to Italy, shows them in the garden of the British Ambassador to Italy's residence. 'New photographs have been issued of King Charles III and Queen Camilla, to mark their 20th Wedding Anniversary,' Buckingham Palace said in a statement this evening. 'The images were taken today, the first day of Their Majesties' State Visit to The Republic of Italy, at Villa Wolkonsky, in Rome. Their Majesties were photographed this evening, in the Villa's grounds, by photographer Chris Jackson, next to the Neronian spur of the Aqua Claudia.' Camilla is wearing a white and beige coat dress by Anna Valentine and a Lily of the Valley brooch. The Lily of the Valley is seen by many to symbolize enduring love. According to online royal jewelry expert the Court Jeweller, the brooch once belonged to the Queen Mother. Charles and Camilla married on April 9, 2005 at the Windsor Guildhall followed by a blessing at St George's Chapel, Windsor. Ahead of the marriage, the Palace said that Camilla would not be known as Queen when Charles became King but would instead go by the title Princess Consort. It wasn't until 2022, on the 70th anniversary of her reign, that Queen Elizabeth changed that by saying that it was her 'sincere wish' Camilla be known as Queen Consort. Earlier today, the King and Queen touched down at the military wing of Ciampino Airport where they were greeted by a red carpet, guard of honor, and British and Italian dignitaries. The British Ambassador to Italy has said the visit 'will deliver a meaningful and broad legacy.' 'Above all, their majesties will do something intangible but priceless. Their visit will strengthen the closeness between our nations in a way that only they can, creating memories that will last a generation,' he told reporters. The couple is scheduled to visit the Colosseum and attend a State Banquet at the Palazzo Quirinale. The King will make history as the first British monarch to address a joint session of the Italian parliament. You Might Also Like 12 Weekend Getaway Spas For Every Type of Occasion 13 Beauty Tools to Up Your At-Home Facial Game
Yahoo
07-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
New photos released to mark Charles and Camilla's 20th wedding anniversary
King Charles and Queen Camilla have released three official photographs to mark their 20th wedding anniversary. The images were captured in Rome following the couple's arrival for a four-day state visit. They show them shortly after landing at Ciampino Airport, having been escorted by an F-35 fighter jet. The couple were photographed at the Villa Wolkonsky, the official residence of the UK's ambassador to Italy and San Marino, Edward Llewellyn. Camilla is seen wearing a white and beige Anna Valentine coat. Two photographs depict the couple near the Neronian arches, part of the Aqua Claudia, a Roman aqueduct, while one shows them in the gardens of the villa. The royal couple's visit is expected to strengthen ties between the UK and Italy. Their anniversary evening will be spent as guests of honour at a state banquet in Rome. Charles and Camilla are expected to be joined by leading figures from Italian life at the black tie dinner, held as part of the couple's state visit. The head of state and his consort wed in a civil ceremony at Windsor Guildhall on April 9, 2005 following a romance that began when they were in their early 20s. Charles first met Camilla on Windsor Great Park polo field in 1970 when he had just left the University of Cambridge, a year before he joined the Royal Navy. No marriage proposal came despite the closeness between the pair. When the relationship cooled after Charles dedicated himself to his Navy career, Camilla wed cavalry officer Andrew Parker Bowles in 1973. Charles later married Diana, Princess of Wales in 1981. After Charles and Camilla both divorced – and Diana died in 1997 – Camilla's eventual emergence as Charles's long-term partner was part of a carefully planned PR campaign masterminded by the heir to the throne's spin doctor Mark Bolland. Their first public appearance together was outside the Ritz hotel in London in 1999, dubbed Operation Ritz, where the mass of waiting photographers had been tipped off. At their wedding reception, held the same day as the Grand National, Queen Elizabeth II said about their romance: 'They have overcome Becher's Brook and The Chair and all kinds of other terrible obstacles. They have come through and I'm very proud and wish them well. 'My son is home and dry with the woman he loves.'
The Independent
07-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
New photos released to mark Charles and Camilla's 20th wedding anniversary
King Charles and Queen Camilla have released three official photographs to mark their 20th wedding anniversary. The images were captured in Rome following the couple's arrival for a four-day state visit. They show them shortly after landing at Ciampino Airport, having been escorted by an F-35 fighter jet. The couple were photographed at the Villa Wolkonsky, the official residence of the UK's ambassador to Italy and San Marino, Edward Llewellyn. Camilla is seen wearing a white and beige Anna Valentine coat. Two photographs depict the couple near the Neronian arches, part of the Aqua Claudia, a Roman aqueduct, while one shows them in the gardens of the villa. The royal couple's visit is expected to strengthen ties between the UK and Italy. Their anniversary evening will be spent as guests of honour at a state banquet in Rome. Charles and Camilla are expected to be joined by leading figures from Italian life at the black tie dinner, held as part of the couple's state visit. The head of state and his consort wed in a civil ceremony at Windsor Guildhall on April 9, 2005 following a romance that began when they were in their early 20s. Charles first met Camilla on Windsor Great Park polo field in 1970 when he had just left the University of Cambridge, a year before he joined the Royal Navy. No marriage proposal came despite the closeness between the pair. When the relationship cooled after Charles dedicated himself to his Navy career, Camilla wed cavalry officer Andrew Parker Bowles in 1973. Charles later married Diana, Princess of Wales in 1981. After Charles and Camilla both divorced – and Diana died in 1997 – Camilla's eventual emergence as Charles's long-term partner was part of a carefully planned PR campaign masterminded by the heir to the throne's spin doctor Mark Bolland. Their first public appearance together was outside the Ritz hotel in London in 1999, dubbed Operation Ritz, where the mass of waiting photographers had been tipped off. At their wedding reception, held the same day as the Grand National, Queen Elizabeth II said about their romance: 'They have overcome Becher's Brook and The Chair and all kinds of other terrible obstacles. They have come through and I'm very proud and wish them well. 'My son is home and dry with the woman he loves.'
