Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, Part II

[helenazar]

But then if she doesn't go with him at all, she can't admire him communing with nature even for a few minutes. Otherwise she can admire him for a little bit  and then go do some sightseeing. 

Do you really think he would seriously expect that?

[CHRISinUSA]

Having never met the man personally, I could not say for certain.  But from all I've read and heard, my perception would be an unqualified "yes".

[Eric_Lowe]

I head that Prince Charles did own property in Tuscany, I wonder if he ever took Camilla there. No she did not look unhappy in her new role, nor was she as looking forward to that as Diana would. As an older (mature) woman, she took it in stride...and it shows. 

[Robert_Hall]

You really think so, Martyn? I find her performance at   public events for the most part  rather "forced"  except, of course the horsey events. When she is around people she has known for a long time, she seems fine and natural.  I have seen her a few times in London [not personally, just as an passing observer] and get the impression  that she really wishes to be elsewhere. Maybe is is just my perception.

[Eric_Lowe]

Well...I think she will never be as natural as Diana since she wasn't a good an actress as she was (in hiding her distress that is). However I find whenever Camilla was with Charles, they look genuinely happy togather.

[Robert_Hall]

I did not mean unhappy with Charles at all.   No, just some situations they are put in.
 As for Tuscany, well, why  not?  She goes off on her own holidays with friends without him,  and  it is perfectly ok for him to do the same. He will anyway, he does what he likes, after all.

[Eric_Lowe]

Indeed yes ! 

[Martyn]

Having never met the man personally, I could not say for certain.  But from all I've read and heard, my perception would be an unqualified "yes".

I would agree with that Chris!

Robert, I have never had the opportunity to see her at close quarters (not that I'm that bothered) so perhaps media and magazine coverage give a distorted image of how comfortable she is with public life.  I am happy to accept your perceptions in this instance.

I will bet however that she does love waking up every morning, being waited on hand and foot and enjoying everything of the best, with the knowledge that one day she might be Queen - must be quite a contrast to not so very long ago when she was simply a powerful man's ageing mistress with a limited income..........and none too popular either!

[Robert_Hall]

I have not met  them personally either. Just  see them  around London , going about my business and they come trotting by for an opening or some other function. I have seen the lot of them  this way, over the years. Never on purpose and never by plan. Diana, in my view, was the only one who seemed to truely enjoy the limelight and she  sure did shine in it.
 Camilla, of course she likes the  servants, the shopping [I suppose] and the other perks.  She deserves it, after all, putting up with Charles all these years.

[Eric_Lowe]

It would be good for Charles though as Camilla would "Never" outshine him...

[Martyn]

Camilla, of course she likes the  servants, the shopping [I suppose] and the other perks.  She deserves it, after all, putting up with Charles all these years.

Good point, she sure does.  But not enough to be Queen...........

[Eric_Lowe]

But I think good enough to be "Princess Consort"....

[Robert_Hall]

"Queen" is too much and possibly very divisive Husbands of queens regnant are not   declared "king consort" so there is no real need for Camilla to be  anything other than "Princess Consort" I suppose she could  keep  "Duchess of Cornwall" but it  sounds akward to me, especially if Charles becomes king.  Also, I do not know if that title is tied to the Wales title [?]

[CHRISinUSA]

Camilla has to take another title when Charles succeeds.  It does present an interesting point, however. 

When Charles becomes King, William immediately becomes The Duke of Cornwall.  William's wife (if married) becomes The Duchess of Cornwall - until William is subsequently created Prince of Wales (likely, but not automatic).

If one assumes that William weds during his grandmother's reign, I'm sure he will be given a peerage of his own  (Otherwise his wife would have to be known as HRH The Princess William of Wales - ugh).  So after Charles' sucession William and his wife would be known as "The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and X" until the Prince of Wales title is bestowed.

[Vecchiolarry]

Hi,

"God Save The Queen"...
And, "Long may she live & reign over us!!"......

After reading all 24 pages of this thread, these salutations ring ever more desperate and true.....

I wonder if it's unpatriotic or even treasonable to say:  "Save us from Charles & Camilla".....

Larry