In a dramatic twist, Princess Anne has stirred controversy within the British royal family by making a bold comment about her sister-in-law, Queen Camilla.
During a recent royal engagement, the Princess Royal made headlines after blocking a polite attempt by Queen Camilla to break royal protocol.
At 74, Princess Anne continues to command great respect from the public, maintaining a tireless schedule of royal duties and frequently being praised for her steadfast presence in the family.
Known as “the Queen the British will never have,” Anne has long been admired for her dedication to royal service and for holding one of the highest numbers of public engagements each year.
However, recent reports have surfaced indicating that Princess Anne is not entirely pleased with King Charles鈥檚 decision to make Camilla Queen without the “consort” prefix, a title traditionally used for the wife of a reigning monarch. In many countries, including Britain, the wives of Kings have traditionally been referred to as “Queen,” but Camilla鈥檚 controversial past鈥攑articularly her relationship with Charles and her role in the breakup of his marriage to Princess Diana鈥攈as made this a sensitive issue for many in the royal family.
Insiders have revealed that Princess Anne has voiced her displeasure at the coronation celebrations, where Camilla boasted about her new title, causing tension between the two women. “Camilla will never be a true Queen,” Anne reportedly said during the event. While Anne is not known for being outspoken or aggressive, sources confirm that her comment was a direct result of her displeasure with her brother鈥檚 decision to go against their late mother, Queen Elizabeth鈥檚, wishes. Last winter, Anne reluctantly agreed to the title of Queen Consort for Camilla, a decision that reportedly strained Anne鈥檚 relationship with both her brother and Camilla.