In a dramatic twist to the royal visit of King Charles III and Queen Camila to Australia, the Queen has faced an unexpected and highly unsettling moment that has left her visibly shaken.
Just over a day after their arrival, an incident involving a man who claims to be the biological son of Richard, a man allegedly associated with the royal family, has caused a stir in the Australian media.
His claims have left Queen Camila struggling to maintain her composure and focus during what was supposed to be a diplomatic and celebratory trip.
The man at the center of the controversy, known only as Durant Day, claims to have been adopted shortly after birth in the UK, where his parents were reportedly teenagers at the time.
He now lives in Australia and has recently come forward with allegations that he has royal lineage. According to Day, his adoptive grandmother, who worked for the Queen, facilitated his adoption, and he insists that inconsistencies in his birth certificate suggest he is a member of the royal family.
As if this was not enough, the situation took another turn for the worse during an official royal event, where Queen Camila was seen in a noticeably uncomfortable and somewhat sidelined position.
Traditionally, these events feature the Australian Prime Minister, his wife, King Charles, and Queen Camila; however, during this particular appearance, Camila seemed to be relegated to the background.
In the midst of these dramatic developments, the Australian Prime Minister and his wife have also been drawn into the drama, with public attention shifting toward how they are handling the royal visit amid such tensions. For now, Queen Camila appears to be doing her best to navigate this challenging period, but it is clear that the royal trip has been far from smooth.