Camila she never wanted to be queen. In fact, if it were up to her, she would have stayed married to her first husband, Andrew Parker Bowlesshe would have remained a lady of the lower nobility, known in certain circles, but completely anonymous to the general public.

For her, it would be ideal: to be backstage, not tolerating other people’s views. But, as you know, things got complicated, Diana called his name Carlos publicly admitted in a TV interview that they were lovers, marriage Parker Bowles divorced, she became the most hated woman in England, and only after an intense public relations campaign organized by political strategist Mark Bollandmanaged to be accepted enough by the British to marry the then prince Carlos.

However, her popularity was not enough to become a princess. Welsh, a title that legally matched her as the heir’s wife. But it was a title that everyone associated with Diana and many in the UK didn’t want to talk Camilla from Wales. He had to be content with what he Camiladuchess Cornwall.

First crowned consort in a long time

However, after years of being cautious as royalty and gradually gaining some recognition, the country realized that some things had to be left behind and that Camila she was to be known as queen consort when Isabella II die. And just in case there was any doubt, the monarch herself took it upon herself to make it clear in a statement to mark her anniversary that she wanted to Camila was a queen and was crowned next to Carlos. And so it happened. Now Camila, that woman who was once tortured, has become queen consort. And on May 6, when Carlos is crowned in the abbey Westminster, she too will be crowned. She will be the first wife to be crowned after Elizabeth Bowes-Lyonmother Isabella II.

Although there is no doubt that her life has changed dramatically since September, Camila He wanted to maintain a certain normality in his life. The royal marriage did not move to Buckingham (it’s under construction) and he only uses it for events. They continue to live for a week in Clarence Housea large mansion that served as a home for Isabelle when she was still a princess and got married Philip of Edinburghand which later became the official residence of the Queen Mother.

separate weekends

In addition, as was customary in marriage, they usually spend the weekend apart: he, in Hegrove; She is in Ray Mill Housemansion bought after his divorce from Andrew Parker Bowles in the county Wiltshireprobably the most beautiful in the country. The mansion is located near a small town layman, one of those bucolic redoubts in the countryside that appears in late-night movies. In fact, this place is so enchanting that it has been featured in numerous films, including Harry Potter.

CamilaOf course, you must appreciate the beauty of this place. But above all, it helps him disconnect from everything and become a normal person for a few hours. There she can smoke to her heart’s content (unfortunately for her, she is a heavy smoker). Carlos, who hates tobacco), as well as reading at any time (another of his great passions). She can walk around in a wide blouse without combing her hair and, most importantly, she can safely play with her grandchildren, her children’s children. Volume D Laura.

AT LondonIt is clear that everything is different. Now that she is queen consort, her life is organized to the millimeter. Every minute is scheduled for months ahead, and every action is thought out to the millimeter.

A reference to modern times

Carlos and she tries to draw a difficult line between continuity and some hints of modernity. Camilafor example, made public that she did not want to have ladies-in-waiting (a role associated with women from the aristocracy, almost always with the title and address lady) and replaced them with companionscompanions that will have similar features to the old ones ladies-in-waitingbut they won’t necessarily be from the upper strata of society. For the first time in centuries, the Queen of England will officially have no ladies-in-waiting.

Camila She is also trying to play an important role as a promoter of causes in which she was actively involved when she was a Duchess. One of his last performances was a big event in Buckingham with other queensMatilda from Belgium, Rania from Jordan) and princesses (Mary from Denmark) to raise awareness of the importance of combating violence against women. This is a protest where he made a very powerful speech that would have been unthinkable in the era of Elizabeth II.

Another sign that times have changed and we live in a new era.