The British monarchy is going through a delicate moment. King Charles III is facing health problems and his relationship with his younger son, Prince Harry, is broken. In the midst of this situation, one figure has gained prominence: Queen Camilla.
For years, Camilla has been seen as a secondary figure, limited to the role of the monarch's wife. However, her presence has gained weight and today she plays a much more relevant and strategic role within the royal family.
Queen Camilla takes the final step
Camilla has gone from accompanying Charles III at public events to being present at key meetings. She is getting directly involved in important decisions about the present and future of the institution.
Her presence at official meetings and her growing prominence in matters of state show that her role is no longer symbolic. In fact, several media outlets claim that, currently, she is one of the people closest to the king, especially since he was diagnosed with cancer.
The conflict with Prince Harry has been a turning point. The interview he recently gave, in which he spoke about his father's health without authorization, was very poorly received at the palace. The king considered the gesture a lack of respect and a betrayal.
As a reaction to Harry's statements, the relationship between father and son cooled even more. Since then, contact has been minimal and the distance between them seems to have solidified. In this new scenario, Camilla's figure has become even stronger.
The relationship between Camilla and Prince Harry has always been tense
The relationship between Camilla and Harry was never good. In fact, there are rumors that claim she hasn't forgiven him for trying to stop her wedding with Charles years ago. Today, with the prince practically out of the family structure, Camilla has found space to strengthen her position.
Some voices suggest that Camilla could have had a certain degree of influence in the decision to keep the distance between father and son. Although it isn't confirmed, her closeness to the monarch and her active role in the inner circle fuel these speculations.
While Harry remains apart, living in the United States without royal support, Camilla is filling that void. She has more and more control over the royal agenda, greater weight in decision-making, and a more active role in how the crown's image is projected.
Everything suggests that Camilla has stopped being just "the consort." Today she is a central figure in the British monarchy. Quiet but determined, she is building her place as a key piece in the present and future of the institution.