In a series of pivotal moves that are shaking up the British royal family, Prince William is reportedly taking strong steps to reshape the monarchy — actions that appear to have reduced the influence of Queen Camilla within the family.
Sources close to the royal family suggest that William’s firm stance on royal protocol and his recent restructuring decisions, with the backing of Princess Anne, have left Camilla stunned and questioning her role in the new era of the monarchy.
For years, Camilla has held a significant position as the wife of King Charles, and as Queen Consort following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
However, insiders claim that William’s decisions — especially those concerning royal duties and the inclusion of family members in the royal payroll — signal a shift toward limiting her influence, in favor of a more streamlined, public-service-focused monarchy.
An insider reveals that William’s decision to exclude Camilla’s relatives, such as her son Tom Parker Bowles and her sister Annabel Elliot, from official royal duties is a deliberate attempt to limit the royal circle. William’s desire to avoid the inclusion of non-direct heirs, it is suggested, also reflects a move to streamline the monarchy, ensuring that only those with the clearest ties to the throne are involved in official royal events.
Camilla, who has always been seen as a stabilizing force for Charles, is reportedly confiding in close friends about her feelings of neglect, as the monarchy’s focus shifts increasingly toward William and his children. Palace whispers suggest that Charles’s role as monarch, combined with the tensions surrounding the royal succession, is putting a strain on his long-standing relationship with Camilla.