This week, Queen Camila was forced to cancel some of her scheduled royal engagements due to a chest infection.
However, it seems she is now on the mend, with plans to return to public duties next week.
While she won’t be attending events in person just yet, her documentary on domestic abuse is set to be released, bringing attention to a cause she has passionately championed for over a decade.
Sarah, I understand you’ve had the opportunity to see a preview of the documentary.
Can you share more details with us?
The documentary includes never-before-seen footage of Queen Camila visiting domestic violence refuges, meeting survivors, and speaking passionately about the importance of supporting victims. It’s clear that this cause is close to her heart.
The Royal Lodge, a 30-room mansion in Windsor, is costly to maintain, and its disrepair has been widely noted. However, Prince Andrew claims to have a long-term lease on the property until 2027 and reportedly hopes to pass it on to his daughters.
While he asserts that he has alternative income sources, his past associations, particularly with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, have cast a long shadow over his public image.
“Public appearances also matter,” Sarah remarked. “For example, at this year’s Easter Service, Andrew was prominently placed at the front, smiling, which many people found tone-deaf given his controversial past. Perhaps it’s time for him to adopt a lower profile for the sake of the monarchy.”