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Gemma Collins reveals her ambitions to become a Dame after charming King Charles and Queen Camilla

GEMMA Collins has opened up about her ambitions to become a Dame after charming King Charles and Queen Camilla. Speaking as she launches her new Ladies' Day Ascot campaign with betting giants Paddy Power the reality TV queen, who is pictured being fed grapes on a regal chaise longue by fellow ambassador ex 4 Gemma Collins has opened up about her ambitions to become a Dame after charming King Charles and Queen Camilla Credit: Racing Post 4 Gemma previously met the King and Queen Camilla in 2023 when she attended The Animal Ball Credit: PA Gemma, 44, revealed: 'Of course I'd love it to be made a Dame, but I don't think it's going to happen just yet. "One day that is the dream. It would just be the best thing that could ever happen. 'After years of entertaining the public, I believe that I should get the title Dame Gemma Collins and it's just so funny because I'm sure this is what Charles' mum would have wanted.' Gemma previously met the King and Queen Camilla in 2023 when she attended The Animal Ball, but confesses that the Royals sought her out and invited her. Read More on Gemma Collins She said: 'I love the royals. King Charles requested for me to meet him back in 2023. Clarence House called me because they wanted to get in touch with a British icon who is the mood of the nation. 'I dressed in Valentino and went to Lancaster House, in London . 'Charles was great fun, and very funny, I called him King of the Planet because I really admire him for all the work he does for the animals . "Personally, I think he's very down to earth . Obviously they're super posh because they're the Royal family . Camila was lovely. We had a good old chat.' Gemma, known as The GC to fans, feels she could play a role of agony aunt to Charles amid his fallout with youngest son Prince Harry. Most read in Celebrity Gemma explained: 'I think Charles does need to mend his relationship with Prince Harry , life is too short. We do not know what's around the corner. Gemma Collins breaks silence on scary pneumonia battle as she struggles to breathe in chaotic radio appearance "I didn't know I was gonna get stopped in my tracks with viral pneumonia a couple of weeks ago. "So I just think we've got one life, life is short and we all need to forgive in our hearts . "There is so much sadness in the world at the minute. You can really feel the energy . I just think life is short. We do not know if we're going to wake up tomorrow. "And honestly, like so much time is wasted on pettiness. 'I think the king is so cool and the nation would love to see him reunite with Harry. He's like the naughty child. You never know the truth, but I hope they can repair and heal.' Gemma is delighted to be working with Paddy Power ahead of Royal Ascot's Ladies Day next Thursday. It comes after she was their guest of honour at Cheltenham Races in March. She said: I'm loving working with Paddy Power. And they're really fun and I've just been so lucky like the campaigns we've been doing are just such a vibe. 'It all started when Paddy Power invited me to Cheltenham, as I've gotten older I like to say yes to a lot more things. I'm so happy they called because I literally shut it down. "People just didn't expect to see me in Cheltenham and women should be able to go to these horse races too. 'I feel like some women are just meant to be there to be dressed up, but it's really cool for women to have a little flutter on the horses, why should men have all the fun? 'Horse-racing is really blokey, but I'm here to shut that down. Women rule the world. 'Everyone can get the Royal treatment at Ascot. Paddy Power does things differently, they're full of mischief and entertainment.' She added: 'I met Peter Crouch - he was very nice , tall and gentlemanly.' Gemma is delighted that her hero David Beckham is She said: 'I love David Beckham. I loved his Hugo Boss campaign and I was breathless without pneumonia. I think he deserves this knighthood so much. He deserves everything good coming to him. He's so down to earth. 'Funnily enough, I see his mum Sandra a lot in Epping. I don't disturb her. She goes to the same cafe as me. I just look at her and think, 'God, you must be walking on cloud nine, having such an amazing son.' 'I love the fact he's got into country life. I always remember him queuing when the Queen passed away. It shows respect on such a level and he is a great role model to young boys, young men and children growing up today.' 4 Gemma, known as The GC to fans, feels she could play a role of agony aunt to Charles amid his fallout with youngest son Prince Harry Credit: Racing Post 4 Gemma shared her thoughts on David Beckham's Knighthood news Credit: Getty